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Fierce battle in Florida over abortion ballot measure

Ron DeSantis, using the levers of state government, ramps up efforts to defeat Florida abortion-rights ballot measure

Republicans and Democrats see the moves, which have drawn lawsuits from critics, as an attempt by the governor to re-exert his political sway.

YAHOO!News · 10h

Lawsuit seeks to invalidate Florida’s abortion rights ballot measure

A group of anti-abortion advocates is asking the courts to nvalidate a proposed abortion rights amendment on Florida’s November ballot, seizing on a state report that accuses the measure’s backers of engaging in “widespread petition fraud.

Tampa Bay Times on MSN · 12h

Lawsuit filed to try to remove Florida abortion amendment from ballot

A group of anti-abortion advocates are trying to force Florida’s abortion amendment off the ballot this November or void any votes cast for it, citing a report from the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis that said there was “widespread” fraud in the petition gathering for the effort.

Florida, Hurricane Helene

Reuters · 1h

Homeowner insurers' responses after hurricane hits Florida

Hurricane Milton tore through Florida last week, causing as much as $55 billion in property damage throughout the Sunshine State, according to the latest analyst estimates. Hitting just two weeks after Hurricane Helene,

BBC · 1h

These Florida domed homes have survived category 5 hurricanes

As Florida has been hit by several devastating hurricanes, homes designed to withstand these extreme storms have gone through a serious test.

Newsweek on MSN · 1h

Florida Insurers Might Leave Thousands of Hurricane Milton Claims Unpaid

Property insurers are likely to continue denying property insurance claims in the wake of major natural disasters like Hurricanes Milton and Helene, according to insurance ratings company Weiss Ratings.

Florida Elections Officials Seek Flexibility on Voting Rules

The Associated Press on MSN · 11h

Florida elections officials seek flexibility on voting rules after hurricanes

Florida elections officials are seeking accommodations from Gov. Ron DeSantis after multiple counties were devastated by Hurricanes Milton and Helene

Yahoo · 1d

Florida election supervisors affected by Hurricane Milton want new voting changes

Supervisors of elections beset by damaged roads, communication networks, and public buildings post-Hurricane Milton are calling on Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign a new executive order allowing them to ease voting procedures for the General Election next month.

Palm Beach Post · 1d

More Florida counties seek election flexibility from Gov. DeSantis after recent hurricanes

Florida elections supervisors are asking Gov. Ron DeSantis to add seven more counties damaged by Hurricane Milton to those given election flexibility.

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Florida eyes further cracking down on ballot initiative process

Florida’s ballot initiative process is already one of the most difficult in the nation. A new report suggests Florida may ...

1hon MSN

Florida sheriff terrifies would-be looters with strong message: 'We don't fool around here'

Florida's Polk County sheriff didn't mince words when it came to his warning criminals not to try and loot his county after ...

11h

Florida’s Craziest Tales of Cannibalism, Gator Attacks, and Mermaid-Witches

The hilarious, unbelievable new HBO series “It’s Florida, Man” dramatizes some of the wildest stories that inspired the ...

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A rare comet is visible in Florida: How to see comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) tonight

Comet C/2023 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS) is putting on a once-in-a-lifetime show. Here's how to see it before it leaves.

14hOpinion

We Need a ‘Managed Retreat’ in Florida

The fact that Helene reached so far inland and had such devastating effects kind of tells you that things are getting worse.

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Want to see a sample ballot before you vote in Florida? Here's where to find one

You can see a sample ballot on your county's Supervisor of Elections' website. The races on your ballot all depend on where ...

The Wall Street Journal on MSN6h

Storms Be Damned, Florida Keeps Building in High-Risk Areas

Nearly 300,000 new properties nationwide have been built in flood-prone areas since 2019.

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Why so many Florida gas stations are still out of gas

Hurricane Milton passed through Florida days ago, but the devastating storm is still causing chaos at gas stations.

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