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Florida Bar Rejects Investigation into DHS Attorney for Judicial Criticism

Florida Bar Rejects Investigation into DHS Attorney for Judicial Criticism

The Florida Bar has officially declined a request from various leftist groups and former judges to initiate an investigation into a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) lawyer. The request stemmed from the DHS attorney's public criticism of certain judges. The groups advocating for the investigation sought to probe the attorney's conduct, arguing that their remarks were inappropriate or violated professional standards. However, the Florida Bar, after reviewing the plea, determined that there were insufficient grounds to proceed with a formal inquiry. This decision signifies a rejection of the attempt to sanction a government attorney for expressing critical views on judicial actions, highlighting a potential boundary in the scope of professional conduct oversight concerning public commentary.
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NC Sen. Ted Budd speaks on Helene recovery at G20

NC Sen. Ted Budd speaks on Helene recovery at G20

North Carolina's junior senator weighs additional disaster money, reimbursement delays and the Trump administration's response.
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Miami-Dade disables Flock cameras after FDOT revokes permits statewide

Miami-Dade disables Flock cameras after FDOT revokes permits statewide

On directions from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Miami-Dade County is disabling Flock cameras on the agency's infrastructure.
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Feed iguanas and you face a $100 fine in this Florida city

Feed iguanas and you face a $100 fine in this Florida city

One determined Florida resident made clear that nearly three decades of backyard feedings won't be easily deterred, despite facing a $100 fine.
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Man put to death for girl's killing as Florida carries out its 14th execution of the year

Man put to death for girl's killing as Florida carries out its 14th execution of the year

A man convicted of killing a 16-year-old girl who rejected his romantic advances and wounding two of her friends has been executed in Florida
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Florida Board of Education Considers Ban on Undocumented Students in State Public Universities

Florida Board of Education Considers Ban on Undocumented Students in State Public Universities

The Florida State Board of Education created a policy in June that aims to prevent undocumented students from enrolling in state public universities. This week, the Board of Governors is scheduled to meet and could potentially approve this policy, which would significantly alter access to higher education for a specific demographic within Florida. The proposed ban follows a trend of stricter immigration-related policies being considered or implemented in various sectors across the state. This development has drawn attention from various stakeholders, including educational institutions, student advocacy groups, and civil rights organizations, as reported by WMNF 88.5 FM.
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Florida Governor DeSantis Confronts Protester, Accuses Her of Being Paid by George Soros

Florida Governor DeSantis Confronts Protester, Accuses Her of Being Paid by George Soros

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis publicly confronted a protester during a state GOP campaign event in Tampa, accusing her of being paid by George Soros. When interrupted mid-sentence, DeSantis retorted, "Hey, Soros isn't paying you enough because you're not very good at this," and added, "This ain't my first rodeo, lady. I've seen it all, and you ain't very good at it." He later advised hecklers that "standing up and screaming is not effective." A spokesperson for the Open Society Foundations, Soros's philanthropic group, responded by directing Fox News Digital to a 2025 statement clarifying that they "do not pay people to protest or directly train or coordinate protestors," while affirming support for nonviolent public protests.
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Tiger Woods scheduled to appear in Florida court Wednesday for DUI case

Tiger Woods scheduled to appear in Florida court Wednesday for DUI case

Tiger Woods is set to appear at a change-of-plea hearing in Florida on Wednesday, Sept. 2, for his DUI case stemming from a car accident in March.
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Florida Courts Require Four Elements for Injunction Success, Emphasizing Evidentiary Proof

Florida Courts Require Four Elements for Injunction Success, Emphasizing Evidentiary Proof

Florida Courts Require Four Elements for Injunction Success, Emphasizing Evidentiary Proof
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West Palm police spend on AI surveillance, investigations | Exclusive

West Palm police spend on AI surveillance, investigations | Exclusive

West Palm police are investing heavily in AI programs amid concerns that the technology is creating a "surveillance state."
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Florida Grand Jury Finds DeSantis Administration Misappropriated $10 Million from Medicaid Settlement, No Charges Filed

Florida Grand Jury Finds DeSantis Administration Misappropriated $10 Million from Medicaid Settlement, No Charges Filed

A Florida grand jury has concluded that Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration misappropriated $10 million from a Medicaid settlement. The funds were directed to the Hope Florida Foundation, with most of the money subsequently reaching political groups. The investigation centered on Florida’s $67 million settlement with Centene Corporation over pharmacy benefit management practices in the state Medicaid program. While the grand jury found that the $10 million payment to Hope Florida was carved out of the settlement proceeds and intended to circumvent state laws restricting how executive agencies handle recovered public money, no one was criminally charged. Jurors stated they could not determine who made the original decision to send the taxpayer money to the foundation. The report also noted that former Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Jason Weida reduced a portion of the proposed settlement to exactly $10 million to avoid other state requirements.
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Post reader has a beef with Trump's new beef tariffs | Letters

Post reader has a beef with Trump's new beef tariffs | Letters

Post readers talk about Trump's beef decision, Angie Nixon and the looming mental health crisis in healthcare.