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The law, which will take effect Jan. 1, seeks to prevent children under age 16 from opening social media accounts on at least some platforms — though it would allow parents to give consent for 14- and 15-year-olds to have accounts.
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Local elected officials responded quickly to the news that President Biden was no longer running for reelection
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Mayor David Will said the measure, which was vetoed by Gov. DeSantis, would have removed residents’ ability to do what they think is best for their community.
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Among the new laws that went into effect July 1, includes a bill that will make changes to Citizens Property Insurance, also known as Florida’s insurer of last resort.
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Under a new Florida law, private schools can build new campuses at houses of worship and other public spaces including old movie theaters.
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Florida and Alabama banned the sale of cultivated meat and seafood, which is grown from animal cells. Other states and federal lawmakers also are looking to restrict it, arguing the product could hurt farmers and pose a safety risk to the public.
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Both laws take effect July 1st.
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Champions of short-term rentals say they provide extra income for homeowners and boost tourism, while critics complain that noise, trash, and traffic woes from a revolving cast of visitors negatively transform neighborhoods.
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Florida’s 2024-2025 fiscal year will arrive next week with a fresh $116.5 billion budget and nearly 200 new laws.
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The bill about bears provides a sort of stand-your-ground defense for people who shoot bears to defend themselves or property.
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The move to save about 200 jobs comes after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed money that pays for “legislative support services.” It was cut from the budget that starts July 1st.
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In April, OSHA officials drafted an initial framework that unanimously recommended moving forward with talks over federal rules to protect workers.