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ABORTION

Democrats try, fail to amend Senate abortion-ban bill ahead of vote Monday

GOP-backed human trafficking exception added while exceptions for domestic violence, psychological harm, religious acceptance and others fail

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GOVERNMENT

How much should a Florida legislator earn?

A state lawmaker from Ocoee hopes his salary survey bill will lead to pay increases — and open the doors for greater diversity in the legislature.

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REPARATIONS

Bracy Davis introduces bill that would let Ocoee Scholarship funds be used at out-of-state universities

State Sen. Thompson sponsors legislation to create a similar fund for Groveland Four descendants, provide assistance to Black businesses.

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ABORTION

Republican lawmakers introduce near-total abortion ban at the start of legislative session

Proposed legislation would ban most abortions after six weeks and would specifically prohibit women from obtaining abortion pills by mail, retail pharmacy or telehealth appointments and from using state funds to travel out of state for an abortion.

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MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Ocoee commissioner announces mayoral bid in video that expert says may violate campaign finance law

Ocoee commissioner announces mayoral bid in video that expert says may violate campaign finance law

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DON'T SAY GAY

Critics say state Board of Education proposed amendment to teacher code of conduct could target LGBTQ+ students

Proposal would suspend or revoke licenses of teachers who don’t comply.

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GUN CONTROL

Let's talk about gun safety now

We don’t know what was in the two “written threats” directed at West Orange High School today and Wednesday. But it’s time to get real about gun safety.

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DRIVER'S LICENSE

With assist from ACLU, Floridians try to get back into the driver’s seat

Drivers, who have had their licenses suspended for nonpayment of fines or fees related to city or county ordinance violations, now can check an ACLU website to see if they can get back on the road.

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GOVERNMENT

Winter Garden city commission unanimously passes first diversity resolution

Mayor John Rees: “We tried to do something that was for everybody.”

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