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Disney wants to narrow the scope of its lawsuit against DeSantis to free speech claim

Disney wants to narrow the scope of its federal lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to just a free speech claim that the Florida governor retaliated against the company because of its public opposition to a state law banning classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades

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Florida fishing village Horseshoe Beach hopes to maintain its charm after being walloped by Idalia

The remote fishing village of Horseshoe Beach, Florida, took much of the pounding from Hurricane Idalia when it struck as a Category 3 storm last week

The Independent UK

Florida judge strikes down DeSantis-backed voting map as unconstitutional

Circuit court judge rules redistricting proposal ‘results in the diminishment of Black voters’ ability to elect their candidate of choice’

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For small biz reliant on summer tourism, extreme weather is the new pandemic -- for better or worse

For small businesses that rely on summer tourism to keep afloat, extreme weather is replacing the pandemic as the determining factor in how well a summer will go

The Independent UK

‘Where learning goes to die’: DeSantis’s rightwing takeover of a liberal arts college

Small liberal arts college is being steadily eroded by a DeSantis-aligned board, in ominous sign for higher studies in a country torn by culture wars

The Guardian - US

For at least a day, all the world is ‘Margaritaville’ in homage to Jimmy Buffett

From Key West, Florida, and beyond, the world became an extension of Jimmy Buffett's musical kingdom of “Margaritaville.”

The Independent UK

DeSantis Florida redistricting map is unconstitutional and must be redrawn, judge says

The decision was the latest to strike down new congressional maps in Southern states over concerns that they diluted the voting power of Black residents.

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DeSantis' redistricting map in Florida is unconstitutional and must be redrawn, judge says

A judge says that a Florida redistricting plan pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis violates the state constitution

The Independent UK

During post-storm tour, Biden praises Florida residents for their 'remarkable' spirit

The president visited the city of Live Oak in northern Florida, about an hour northeast of where Hurricane Idalia made landfall earlier this week.

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For at least a day, all the world is 'Margaritaville' in homage to Jimmy Buffett

From Key West, Florida, and beyond, the world became an extension of Jimmy Buffett's musical kingdom of “Margaritaville.”

The Independent UK

Biden tours Florida hurricane damage: ‘nobody can deny impacts of climate crisis’

President arrives to survey damage left by Hurricane Idalia but governor Ron DeSantis has no plans to meet Biden

The Guardian - US

GOP lawmakers take aim at LGBTQ+ 'safe places' program in small Florida town

Some central Florida lawmakers say they are considering “all legislative, legal and executive options available” to stop business owners in a small town from voluntarily displaying rainbow decals in their windows

The Independent UK

Hurricane Idalia looters arrested as residents worry about more burglaries

Two people have been charged with looting a home damaged by Hurricane Idalia in Florida’s Big Bend region

The Independent UK

Hurricane Idalia updates: Biden promises to ‘take care of Florida’ on visit after DeSantis snub

President Biden assesses scale of impacts from Hurricane Idalia from the sky before conducting a walking tour of communities

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District Court in Florida Concludes Voters Lack Standing to Challenge Trump's Eligibility

A lawsuit to keep Donald Trump off the Florida primary ballot fails.

The Guardian - US

DeSantis snubs Biden as president tours Hurricane Idalia damage in Florida

Florida governor has no plans to meet Biden, claiming security preparations would impair recovery efforts

The Guardian - US

Since their foundings, HBCUs have been a white supremacist target

The Jacksonville shooting is a reminder of the long history of terrorism against Black people, their colleges and their communities

The Independent UK

DeSantis says he won’t meet Biden during president’s visit to Florida after Hurricane Idalia

President Biden is expected to travel to Florida on Saturday 2 September

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The Independent UK

Biden heads to Florida as DeSantis nixes meeting with president: Hurricane Idalia updates

President Joe Biden has announced that he will visit on Saturday morning and has requested billions in extra disaster relief funding

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10 Things You Need to Know About Retiring to Florida

If Florida is part of your retirement plan, we offer up a few tips to help you find your way.

The Independent UK

Biden heads to Florida to see Idalia's destruction. But he won't be seeing Gov. DeSantis

President Joe Biden is heading to Florida for a firsthand look at Hurricane Idalia’s destruction

The Independent UK

States and families wrestle over compassion in transgender youth care bans in Tennessee, Kentucky

Questions over which side was being more compassionate emerged as a key tension in a federal appeals court, which heard arguments on whether to block transgender youth from receiving gender-affirming care in Kentucky and Tennessee

The Independent UK

DeSantis won't meet with Biden during president's trip to survey Idalia damage

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office says he’s not going to meet with President Joe Biden when the Democrat flies to Florida this weekend to survey damage from Hurricane Idalia, suggesting that doing so could hinder disaster response because of the logistics involved

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Is climate change fuelling Idalia and other hurricanes?

Scientists say climate change has contributed to the intensity of hurricanes, driving higher winds and wetter storms.

The Independent UK

DeSantis says Florida will apply for federal disaster relief money. He opposed it as a congressman.

In career as US representative, the governor and presidential candidate warned against ‘credit card’ spending

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