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Florida Eliminates Sales Tax on Commercial Rents
Daily Business Review - Florida
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Currently, Florida is the only state in the United States to charge a statewide sales tax on commercial rents. This unique tax was enacted by Florida’s Legislature in 1969 in an effort to increase the state’s revenue. Despite receiving heavy...
Florida News That Impacts You – July 30th, 2025
1290 WJNO - Florida
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Florida News That Impacts You – July 30th, 2025 Bottom Line: Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast. Florida AG James Uthmeier is accusing Orange County of...
Florida teachers scoff at Gov. DeSantis’ ‘Blame Educators Tour’ accusing unions of delaying raises
Florida Politics
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July 30, 2025
Florida’s teachers aren’t impressed with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ claims about leadership in education. Hours after the Governor led an education roundtable in Tampa, the Florida Education Association issued a release calling the event a part of the...
Governor DeSantis says he will suspend Orange County Mayor, Commission if needed
Central Florida Public Media
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July 30, 2025
Governor Ron DeSantis says he’s prepared to suspend the Orange County Mayor and the County Commission if they don’t comply with state immigration law. The county has not signed onto an expanded agreement with ICE that would require them to...
Florida Posts Three-Word Reaction to Exciting DJ Lagway News
Yahoo Sports
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Florida Posts Three-Word Reaction to Exciting DJ Lagway News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's been a long time since the Florida Gators came out on top in the SEC, last doing it in 2008, and it's seen as a longshot for that drought to...
Florida releases heavily blacked out Alligator Alcatraz hurricane plan
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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July 30, 2025
Florida emergency management officials released a heavily blacked-out disaster plan for the Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention center on Wednesday, just two days after saying they had no document detailing what the camp would do if...
Florida AG threatens to remove Orange County leaders if they don't sign ICE addendum
Orlando Weekly - Florida
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July 30, 2025
click to enlarge Photo via Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings/Facebook In his latest attempt at instilling immigration enforcement tactics in local governments throughout the state, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is now threatening...
Florida Lawmaker Pushes for House Vote on Stock Trading Ban for Members of Congress
The Daily Signal - Washington D.C.
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July 30, 2025
A Florida Republican congresswoman is seeking to force members of the House of Representatives to go on record as to where they stand regarding banning stock trading by House lawmakers and their Senate counterparts. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla.,...
Florida officials warn districts to deliver teacher raises — unions say state funding falls short
WFTS Tampa Bay - Florida
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July 30, 2025
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As Florida schools prepare to open for the new academic year, a growing clash between state officials and teachers' unions is intensifying over the issue of teacher pay. Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner...
Florida’s Billy Napier could be fired by midseason if $3.7 million QB can’t stay healthy
Sporting News
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July 30, 2025
When it comes to coaches on the hot seat in 2025, no name tops the list more than Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier. Now entering his fourth season in Gainesville, Napier is firmly in "prove-it" territory. Last year marked his first winning...
Florida motorcyclist hit deer while riding near La Farge
WKBT - Wisconsin
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LA FARGE, Wis. (WKBT) -- A motorcyclist from Florida hit a deer and was ejected from his bike while riding in rural La Farge on July 15, 2025, according to the Vernon County Sheriff's Office. According to a release, Ronald Wesley Kane, 73, of...
Florida Gators QB DJ Lagway may not start fall camp
Sporting News
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July 30, 2025
Expectations are high this season for the Florida Gators and quarterback DJ Lagway. Lagway, who had a breakout season for the team last year, is considered one of the top returning quarterbacks for 2025. Last year, he threw for over 1,900 yards...
Florida 'Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out': 48 arrested in child sex predator sting, officials say
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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Multiple law enforcement officials gathered to host a press conference to announce the results of an undercover operation on Wednesday afternoon in Marion County. Forty people were arrested in the child sex predator sting called "Operation Seek...
Florida teacher fired over student nickname dispute to keep license in agreement with state
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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A former Brevard County teacher who lost her job after using a student’s preferred nickname is now eligible to return to the classroom. SATELLITE BEACH, Fla. - A former Brevard County teacher who lost her job after using a student’s preferred...
Florida will no longer tax disaster prep items
Crestview News Bulletin - Florida
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July 30, 2025
Batteries (AA-cell, AAA-cell, C-cell, D-cell, 6-volt, or 9-volt) Fire extinguishers Insect repellent Life jackets Portable gas or diesel cans (5 gallon maximum) Portable generators Smoke detection devices and carbon monoxide alarms Waterproof...
Florida's public and private schools operate differently | Opinion
Tallahassee Democrat - Florida
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Florida offers parents various school choices beyond traditional public schools. Private schools are chosen by families and are accountable to them, unlike public schools which are accountable to the state. Accountability in private schools is...
Florida asks court to overturn judge on manatee protection case
CBS 4 Miami - Florida
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Describing the case as having "exceptional importance," the Florida Department of Environmental Protection this week argued a federal appeals court should overturn decisions that required the agency to take a series of steps to protect manatees in...
Florida AG threatens to ax Orange County officials over sanctuary policy dispute
Washington Examiner
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July 30, 2025
The county in recent weeks rejected an amendment that would have, among other things, permitted corrections officers expanded authority to coordinate with ICE, mandating local law enforcement to transfer illegal immigrants held in county jails to...
Florida AG vows to cut off law firms over diversity initiatives
Marco Eagle - Florida
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier will no longer hire law firms that engage in DEI or ESG programs. Uthmeier claims these programs constitute illegal and inappropriate discrimination. The policy change will affect current and future...
Florida AG threatens to remove Orange County leaders if they don't sign ICE addendum
Orlando Weekly - Florida
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July 30, 2025
click to enlarge Photo via Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings/Facebook In his latest attempt at instilling immigration enforcement tactics in local governments throughout the state, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is now threatening...