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FL ranks 49th in teacher pay. There are over 5,000 teacher openings right now. 7 OrlandoDem2 Jan 2023 Jan 2023 6 1207

Rosewood Remembered: Centennial of racist massacre that destroyed a Black Florida town spotlights ra 4 douglas9 Jan 2023 Jan 2023 12 1120

Hialeah doesn't owe its 'freedom' to Gov. DeSantis. Neither does the rest of Florida (Opinion) 3 In It to Win It Jan 2023 Jan 2023 3 1582

Florida lawmakers consider what to do after dissolving Reedy Creek Improvement District 2 Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 2023 Jan 2023 3 1575

DeSantis' culture war isn't just divisive, it's also expensive 3 LetMyPeopleVote Dec 2022 Dec 2022 5 1342

Officer fired after dragging woman on ground to jail entrance 1 Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2022 Dec 2022 5 1401

Florida investigating 'Drag Queen Christmas' show. It was billed as 'adult content.' 1 In It to Win It Dec 2022 Dec 2022 3 1334

Florida's effort to charge 20 people with voter fraud has hit some roadblocks 6 sl8 Dec 2022 Dec 2022 11 1764

Florida GOP to hold no-confidence vote in RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel 6 zuul Dec 2022 Dec 2022 9 1568

Hilarious! Fort Lauderdale City Commission meeting, "Mistress" spoke during public comment 6 TeamProg Dec 2022 Dec 2022 5 2113

Woman caught on video throwing monitor at ticket counter employee at MIA 4 sl8 Dec 2022 Dec 2022 2 1391

Florida voters ousted Judge Jared Smith from office, DeSantis just appointed him to a higher court 2 In It to Win It Dec 2022 Dec 2022 5 1381

Anyone from S Fl remember the Lincon Theatre? 5 XanaDUer2 Dec 2022 Dec 2022 0 1157

'It's a nightmare:' Iguana causes power outage in Florida town for third time this year 11 sl8 Dec 2022 Dec 2022 4 1717

on the bright side 0 onethatcares Dec 2022 Dec 2022 4 1054

Can we get Covid shots in Florida? I can't get the Health Department to call me 4 patricia92243 Dec 2022 Dec 2022 0 1389

Florida's book battle intensifies as conservatives push for more removals 0 riversedge Dec 2022 Dec 2022 1 848

Florida ranks 48th in teacher pay. 4 OrlandoDem2 Dec 2022 Dec 2022 4 1246

the current special session 5 onethatcares Dec 2022 Dec 2022 3 947

DeSantis Petitioning State's Supreme Court for 'Grand Jury' to Investigate 'the Covid-19 Vaccine' 8 Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2022 Dec 2022 3 1316

Broward School Board rescinds superintendent's firing by DeSantis appointees 1 In It to Win It Dec 2022 Dec 2022 1 1065

Thanks for the $$ Florida. Citrus Canker Settlement. 2 bullimiami Dec 2022 Dec 2022 3 753

A Republican Supermajority In Florida Is Ready To Shred Abortion Rights 3 In It to Win It Dec 2022 Dec 2022 1 1383

Polk County traffic stop leads to arrest of brother of accused Capitol rioter, deputies say 2 ornotna Dec 2022 Dec 2022 10 1435

Tensions simmer as conservative moms, Florida educators differ on school books 5 Zorro Dec 2022 Dec 2022 4 1621

The Republican sponsor of Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill has been indicted on charges of federal fra 1 In It to Win It Dec 2022 Dec 2022 5 1332

'Secret police' or a right to anonymity? Florida Supreme Court to decide future of Marsy's Law 0 Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2022 Dec 2022 1 1267

Tampa's police chief resigns after flashing badge during golf cart stop 6 LetMyPeopleVote Dec 2022 Dec 2022 10 1342

Iran shutting dow Morality Police...sending them to 2 SayItLoud Dec 2022 Dec 2022 6 1379

Just another article about how fucked up Florida is 4 In It to Win It Dec 2022 Dec 2022 4 1725

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DeSantis Reportedly Backing Down From Plan to Wreck Disney's Self Government District 5 LetMyPeopleVote Dec 2022 Dec 2022 2 1439

DeSantis' office relied on GOP sheriffs, others in inquiry of [state attorney] Andrew Warren 0 In It to Win It Dec 2022 Dec 2022 1 1162

Martha's Vineyard migrant flight company, recruiter, safety czar added to class-action lawsuit ... 4 sl8 Nov 2022 Nov 2022 53 2905

Judge rejects Moms for Liberty lawsuit against Florida school board (Brevard) 1 teach1st Nov 2022 Nov 2022 6 1635

Ron DeSantis wants Congress to back Elon Musk against Apple 2 In It to Win It Nov 2022 Nov 2022 1 794

Driver who crashed into West Melbourne fireworks store dies in inferno, officials say 7 sl8 Nov 2022 Nov 2022 0 1505

Another DeSantis voter fraud case is settled. 4 In It to Win It Nov 2022 Nov 2022 14 1308

Goal--public school privatization. Tactic--take over school board, fire superintendent. 7 Timeflyer Nov 2022 Nov 2022 5 1266

Warning: High windy alert. The political conspiracy explanation for Florida hurricanes 6 teach1st Nov 2022 Nov 2022 1 1287

Ahh, another special session on homeowners insurance 10 onethatcares Nov 2022 Nov 2022 5 2043

Florida Legislature poised to change law to aid a DeSantis presidential run 4 In It to Win It Nov 2022 Nov 2022 0 1324

The Steal that Wasn't Stopped 3 In It to Win It Nov 2022 Nov 2022 25 1649

Judge stops enforcement of 'Stop WOKE Act' at Florida colleges, universities 4 teach1st Nov 2022 Nov 2022 12 1339

Preliminary injunction over one of DeSatan's attacks on higher education... 1 Sancho Nov 2022 Nov 2022 3 929

In 2022, Florida Democrats were a sacrificial lamb. 7 hay rick Nov 2022 Nov 2022 18 2134

People are flocking to Florida. I'd love for progressives moving there to influence the politics 28 In It to Win It Nov 2022 Nov 2022 3 3252

County commission overrides veto, clears project outside urban boundary near Biscayne Bay 4 In It to Win It Nov 2022 Nov 2022 0 986

Elie Mystal: "It Could Have Been Worse" Is the Wrong Response to the Midterms 0 In It to Win It Nov 2022 Nov 2022 15 1539

Florida legislative leaders say they will discuss further restrictions on abortions 3 In It to Win It Nov 2022 Nov 2022 1 1024

Republicans will now have supermajorities in Florida House and Senate after the 2022 elections 10 In It to Win It Nov 2022 Nov 2022 1 1164

Florida Election Results 10 Tony_FLADEM Nov 2022 Nov 2022 7 1875

Political signage trends in FL counties?--seems like reThugs had money, 3 Timeflyer Nov 2022 Nov 2022 0 891

Newly elected Florida school board member wants to revive corporal punishment, cut rights for LGBTQ 4 Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2022 Nov 2022 2 1167

Mayor's veto was right: Miami's growth can't come at the expense of the Everglades, flood risk 1 In It to Win It Nov 2022 Nov 2022 3 1205

Widespread destruction due to Hurricane Nicole 0 shenmue Nov 2022 Nov 2022 2 1121

So... what happened in our home state of Florida? Why was Democratic turnout so unusually low? 17 In It to Win It Nov 2022 Nov 2022 5 1580

Florida cops investigated for viral video of arrest of blind man: 5 LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2022 Nov 2022 3 1103

The storm is coming. Anyone know of good news radio stations in Southern FL for storm updates? 2 Earth-shine Nov 2022 Nov 2022 2 727

Florida traveler stuffed gun into a raw chicken and tried to bring it on the plane, TSA says. 4 sl8 Nov 2022 Nov 2022 4 1172

When do the winners of the mid-term election actually take office? 1 patricia92243 Nov 2022 Nov 2022 0 852

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Please, Florida, go vote! You have 1 hour left in most of the state to vote! 6 OrlandoDem2 Nov 2022 Nov 2022 9 929

DeSantis official says Justice Dept. can't send monitors to 3 Florida counties 4 LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2022 Nov 2022 3 1185

Broward man was charged with voter fraud. Then he was issued a new voter ID card 1 In It to Win It Nov 2022 Nov 2022 0 1171

ACLU: Florida's right to privacy is under threat (opinion) 0 In It to Win It Nov 2022 Nov 2022 2 857

Tropical storm conditions possible in Florida early next week. 2 Ligyron Nov 2022 Nov 2022 3 1533

Are mail-in ballots not counted until day of election? 9 babylonsister Nov 2022 Nov 2022 8 1804

Florida medical boards ban care for transgender minors 6 LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2022 Nov 2022 0 1400

Taddeo on 'socialist' name-calling in District 27 race: two can play that game 0 Judi Lynn Nov 2022 Nov 2022 4 1316

Where are all the big guns?? 9 Sancho Oct 2022 Nov 2022 4 1533

The party's over: End of gas tax holiday brings immediate 25-cent price hike 3 In It to Win It Oct 2022 Nov 2022 1 1022

After DeSantis touts voter fraud arrests, Florida adds voting clause to probation form 1 In It to Win It Oct 2022 Oct 2022 4 1257

Florida medical board votes to ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors 4 sl8 Oct 2022 Oct 2022 3 1073

Judge refuses to block part of new Florida election law, rejecting First Amendment claim 0 sl8 Oct 2022 Oct 2022 3 1675

Miami Beach condo building evacuated near deadly collapse 2 sl8 Oct 2022 Oct 2022 0 1059

I've been getting 4 Conjuay Oct 2022 Oct 2022 6 1278

Attorney who fought Florida helmet laws died in motorcycle crash while not wearing one 15 douglas9 Oct 2022 Oct 2022 6 1702

One thing about living in Florida is there is an excessive amount of Republican political ads 4 In It to Win It Oct 2022 Oct 2022 8 2544

Any suggestions with help for tenants after Ian ... 11 cliffside Oct 2022 Oct 2022 3 1478

DeSantis hasn't returned $213,000 from man charged in an illegal donor scheme 4 sl8 Oct 2022 Oct 2022 2 1088

Florida GOP paid thousands to far-right Charlottesville attendee 0 peppertree Oct 2022 Oct 2022 9 857

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