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Florida definition of ‘religion’ too narrow, Satanic Temple says
The DeSantis administration, in encouraging introduction of religious chaplains into Florida’s public schools, has published a definition of “religion” that appears to exclude world faiths with millions of followers. The Florida Department of Education’s model policy to guide school principals interested in implementing the optional program defines both religion and the qualifications needed to serve […]
Florida lawmaker plans to refile bunny bill to curb sales
ORLANDO, Fla. – A bill to curb sales of pet rabbits is expected to return to the Florida Legislature next session, the bill’s sponsor confirmed to News 6 Wednesday. Amid a rash of rabbit colonies popping up in neighborhoods all over Florida in the last few years, State Rep. Katherine Waldron, D-Palm Beach, sponsored HB 701 back in January. The bill sought to rein in pet rabbit sales in several ways:
Rain chances remain elevated for SWFL this week
FORT MYERS, Fla. — A ridge of high pressure sits across North Florida keeping the wind flow easterly here in southern Florida. This flow pattern leads to both coasts seeing a sea breeze boundary. However, interaction between the two is more likely along the west coast later in the day.
Court clears way for Florida to enforce ban on gender-affirming care for minors
A federal appeals court has ruled that transgender minors in Florida cannot be prescribed puberty blockers or other hormonal treatments, even if their parents approve, while the state hashes out legal concerns over its gender-affirming care ban.
Retirement study ranks Treasure Coast in top 20, but No. 1 in FL may surprise you
Stretches of beaches, access to nature, and near-perfect year-round weather are some factors driving retirees to Florida. All three Treasure Coast counties ranked among the top 20 best places to retire in Florida, according to a new study by SmartAsset, an online source for consumer financial information. ...
Florida Woman To Compete In The Special Olympics World Winter Games
Because nothing says ‘Winter’ quite like Florida, right? So how did a Coral Springs, Florida resident find herself competing in the Special Olympics World Winter Games? And how do you train for Alpine skiing when you live in South Florida? It’s 92 degrees here today! Well – there’s always a way.
Florida to reopen Pasco scallop season Wednesday after closure caused by unsafe toxins
State waters along Pasco County will reopen Wednesday to recreational scallop harvesting after a month-long closure prompted by water quality testing that found unsafe toxins caused by algal blooms. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said the Pasco zone, which include state waters that run south of the Hernando-Pasco...
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