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Why Won't Florida Professors Discuss Water Fluoridation?

By Naomi Feinstein

Mar 24, 2025

USF was the only school that permitted New Times to interview a faculty expert on fluoride and publish their insights.

The State of Florida Is Suing Target Over LGBTQ Pride Month Merch

By Alex DeLuca

Feb 25, 2025

In May of 2023, Target became the focus of right-wing outrage after launching its annual Pride Month collection.

DeSantis: Recreational Weed Will Have "Big-Time Trouble" Getting on 2026 Ballot

By Naomi Feinstein

Feb 12, 2025

DeSantis likened adding cannabis to the constitution to James Madison amending the Bill of Rights to add "pregnant pig care."

DeSantis' "Second Amendment Summer": More Guns, More Danger for Miami?

By Natasha Yee

Feb 12, 2025

In his 2025-26 budget proposal, Gov. Ron DeSantis suggested an eight-week sales tax "holiday" for firearms and ammunition.

Nine New Florida Laws Effective as of January 1, 2025

By Jackie Llanos and Christine Sexton

Jan 2, 2025

Online restrictions on kids (and porn!) and more.

Netanyahu Seeks Israeli Taxpayer Funds to Boost Son's Security in Hallandale

By Zulekha Pitts

Sep 5, 2024

Israeli PM Netanyahu seeks to boost taxpayer-funded security for his son Yair, who's living in Miami amid the Gaza conflict.

Sound Off! Thousands of Students, Parents Demand Broward Schools Lift Phone Ban

By Naomi Feinstein

Aug 14, 2024

Between metal detectors and cell-phone bans, schools are looking more like prisons these days. Are body cavity searches next?

Florida's Child Drowning Prevention Bill Awaits Gov. DeSantis' Signature

By Theo Karantsalis

Mar 19, 2024

A Coral Gables legislator called the proposed program a "giant step toward providing greater access to swimming lessons" for Florida kids.

Davie Partners With Controversial Traffic Cam Company for School Zone Speed Monitoring

By Naomi Feinstein

Mar 19, 2024

Verra Mobility, formerly known as American Traffic Solutions, has been at the center of debate over automated traffic-safety enforcement in Florida since the dawn of the technology's rollout.

"Conversation About Israel": Alan Dershowitz Campus Visit Riles UM Protesters

By Patrick McCaslin

Feb 9, 2024

Dershowitz threatened litigation after a University of Miami student group skewered him ahead of his campus visit.

What's Next for Ballot Item to Cement Abortion Rights into Florida Constitution?

By Patrick McCaslin

Jan 10, 2024

The Florida Supreme Court is set to decide whether abortion rights in the state will be put to a vote in the 2024 election.

DeSantis Settles Free Speech Lawsuit Over Activist's Press Event Ban

By Naomi Feinstein

Nov 29, 2023

The activist claimed state police were curtailing his free-speech rights by banning him from DeSantis' events after he shouted at the governor during a press conference.

Pro-Palestine Groups Protest Israeli Arms Supplier at Boca Raton Office

By Alex DeLuca

Nov 15, 2023

Elbit Systems, whose subsidiary has an office in South Florida, is Israel's largest private manufacturer of weapons.

Recreational Marijuana in Florida Goes on Trial This Week

By Carlos Miller

Nov 6, 2023

Florida Supreme Court may nullify a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational cannabis via the 2024 ballot.

"No Pasties": Dress Code for Stonewall Pride Seeks to Skirt Wrath of DeSantis

By Naomi Feinstein

May 26, 2023

The show must go on at Wilton Manors' Stonewall Pride Parade, and drag queens are welcome despite rumors to the contrary.

DeSantis Media Team Spars with NAACP After Group's Florida Travel Advisory

By Naomi Feinstein

May 26, 2023

The DeSantis press team is claiming the NAACP travel advisory is a publicity tactic to put pressure on Florida's tourism industry.

Vagina Bible Author Shares Florida CVS Refusal to Fill Rx for Pill Linked to Abortion

By Tom Finkel

May 4, 2023

"Hi @cvspharmacy," reads OB/GYN Jen Gunter's tweet. "Can you explain why your pharmacy in Florida refused to fill this prescription for misoprostol?"

AI Software to Eavesdrop on Prisoner Phone Calls in Florida

By Alex DeLuca

May 4, 2023

LEO Technologies is poised to deploy its AI software across Florida prisons to monitor inmates' phone calls.

Open Season: Margate's Lax Safeguards Raise Fear of Fraud and Abuse, OIG Says

By Alex DeLuca

Apr 18, 2023

Margate's lack of competitive bidding makes the city vulnerable to financial waste and abuse, according to the Broward inspector general.

800-Year-Old Method of Surrendering Babies Sees Revival in Light of Abortion Ban Bill

By Alex DeLuca

Apr 12, 2023

These "newborn infant safety devices" –– better known as baby boxes –– allow parents to surrender unwanted babies anonymously.

Government

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House Candidate Says Biden Is a Mask-Wearing Robot

Government

Opinion: Book Bans Are Contagious

House Candidate Says Biden Is a Mask-Wearing Robot

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