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As Florida Floods, Insurance Industry Reaps What It Sowed Backing Fossil Fuels
As climate change intensifies the violence of storms like Hurricane Helene, the industry is in a self-induced crisis.
Florida Issues Blatantly False “Guidance” on Latest COVID-19 Boosters
The CDC recommends that everyone over the age of 6 months old receive the updated COVID-19 booster.
Police Are Visiting Abortion Rights Ballot Referendum Supporters in Florida
Police claim to be investigating claims of signature-gathering fraud at the behest of Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Trump Confirms He’s Voting to Keep Florida’s 6-Week Abortion Ban in Place
After dodging questions last month, Trump said he opposes a ballot measure that would block pre-viability abortion bans.
Trans Adults’ Care Is Already Being Terminated in Florida Following Court Ruling
Those who previously had access to gender-affirming care are being notified that their care will no longer be provided.
Appellate Court Clears Way for Florida to Enforce Its Gender-Affirming Care Ban
The order reverses a July ruling that blocked the ban while the case went through appeals.
Anti-Trans School Board Candidates Backed by DeSantis Get Crushed in Florida
Many candidates who lost their races were associated with Moms For Liberty and campaigned on anti-LGBTQ platforms.
More Than 3,000 Floridians Have Died From COVID Over Past 12 Months
CDC data suggests actual numbers may be higher and the state has a history of undercounting COVID deaths.
3 Months Into Florida’s 6-Week Abortion Ban, Its Impacts Are Already Showing
Florida had become an oasis for people affected by abortion bans in the South. Now that's all changed.
Transgender Floridians Are Being Denied Updated Birth Certificates
Without public notice or a new law, residents face an opaque process that seems designed to reject all applicants.