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In Florida, residents can be involuntarily examined. How the state's Baker Act works

The Baker Act enables involuntary treatment for individuals with mental illness in Florida, balancing rights with the need for care.

Florida's convicted killer clown' released from prison

Sheila Keen-Warren was released from prison after pleading guilty to the 1990 murder of Marlene Warren, despite maintaining her innocence.
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John Green and major publishing houses sue Florida over book bans

A lawsuit was filed against Florida's law HB 1069, claiming it violates First Amendment rights by making it easier to ban books.

Major Publishers Sue Florida Over Banned School Library Books

Large publishers are suing Florida officials over school library book removals, claiming it violates First Amendment rights.

Judge Orders DeSantis Administration to Stop Threats Over Abortion-Rights Ad

Florida's threats against TV stations over abortion rights ads were ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge.

Judge slams Florida for censoring political ad: "It's the First Amendment, stupid"

A federal judge ruled that Florida's attempts to censor an abortion rights ad violated the First Amendment.

John Green and major publishing houses sue Florida over book bans

A lawsuit was filed against Florida's law HB 1069, claiming it violates First Amendment rights by making it easier to ban books.

Major Publishers Sue Florida Over Banned School Library Books

Large publishers are suing Florida officials over school library book removals, claiming it violates First Amendment rights.

Judge Orders DeSantis Administration to Stop Threats Over Abortion-Rights Ad

Florida's threats against TV stations over abortion rights ads were ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge.

Judge slams Florida for censoring political ad: "It's the First Amendment, stupid"

A federal judge ruled that Florida's attempts to censor an abortion rights ad violated the First Amendment.
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DeSantis Administration Threatens News Station With Criminal Charges for Airing Abortion Amendment Ad

Florida's Amendment 4 seeks to enshrine abortion rights amidst legal threats against media in relation to political advertising.
#healthcare-access

Families ask appellate court to overturn Florida's youth trans care ban

Families argue Florida's transgender healthcare ban is based on bigotry and should be struck down by appellate court.

The Toughest Fight to Win Back Abortion Rights Is On in Florida

Florida's six-week abortion ban creates emotional and logistical challenges for women seeking abortions, often turning away those who need help.
The law's enforcement disproportionately affects women unaware of their pregnancies until it's too late.

Families ask appellate court to overturn Florida's youth trans care ban

Families argue Florida's transgender healthcare ban is based on bigotry and should be struck down by appellate court.

The Toughest Fight to Win Back Abortion Rights Is On in Florida

Florida's six-week abortion ban creates emotional and logistical challenges for women seeking abortions, often turning away those who need help.
The law's enforcement disproportionately affects women unaware of their pregnancies until it's too late.
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#homelessness

It's now illegal to sleep in public in Florida. What happens to Miami's homeless?

Florida's new law criminalizes public camping and sleeping amid rising homelessness, forcing individuals like Ileana Napoleoni to avoid shelters.

In caring for homeless people, we can do better than law banning sleeping in public | Opinion

The new Florida law criminalizes sleeping in public, raising ethical concerns about its impact on the unsheltered population.

It's now illegal to sleep in public in Florida. What happens to Miami's homeless?

Florida's new law criminalizes public camping and sleeping amid rising homelessness, forcing individuals like Ileana Napoleoni to avoid shelters.

In caring for homeless people, we can do better than law banning sleeping in public | Opinion

The new Florida law criminalizes sleeping in public, raising ethical concerns about its impact on the unsheltered population.
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#discrimination

Florida law restricting trans healthcare can be enforced, appeals court rules

The Court of Appeals ruled Florida's ban on trans healthcare for minors is legal, countering previous court decisions claiming constitutional violations.

Federal judge rules unconstitutional Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for minors

Florida's restrictions on medical care for transgender individuals were deemed unconstitutional and unjustified by a federal judge in the Doe v. Ladapo case.

Court temporarily blocks Florida law barring Chinese citizens from owning property

A U.S. appeals court has stopped the enforcement of a Florida law that bans Chinese citizens from buying property in the state.
The court found grounds to suggest that the law clashed with federal statutes.

Florida law restricting trans healthcare can be enforced, appeals court rules

The Court of Appeals ruled Florida's ban on trans healthcare for minors is legal, countering previous court decisions claiming constitutional violations.

Federal judge rules unconstitutional Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for minors

Florida's restrictions on medical care for transgender individuals were deemed unconstitutional and unjustified by a federal judge in the Doe v. Ladapo case.

Court temporarily blocks Florida law barring Chinese citizens from owning property

A U.S. appeals court has stopped the enforcement of a Florida law that bans Chinese citizens from buying property in the state.
The court found grounds to suggest that the law clashed with federal statutes.
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Miami's police oversight panel fights back against the city for trying to shut it down

Miami's Civilian Investigative Panel is legally challenging the city's decision to shut it down based on a new state law interpretation.
#transgender-rights

Judge strikes down Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

A federal judge struck down a Florida law restricting gender-affirming care for transgender individuals.

Florida is allowed to restrict transgender health care, appeals court rules

The federal appeals court upheld Florida's gender-affirming care ban while litigation proceeds, suggesting the state is likely to prevail in the case.

Cruel school sports probe 'destroyed' trans daughter, says Florida mom

Transgender rights violated in school sports under Florida law.

Judge strikes down Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors

A federal judge struck down a Florida law restricting gender-affirming care for transgender individuals.

Florida is allowed to restrict transgender health care, appeals court rules

The federal appeals court upheld Florida's gender-affirming care ban while litigation proceeds, suggesting the state is likely to prevail in the case.

Cruel school sports probe 'destroyed' trans daughter, says Florida mom

Transgender rights violated in school sports under Florida law.
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Florida Woman Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting of Black Neighbor

A white woman was convicted of manslaughter for shooting her Black neighbor, highlighting racial and legal tensions surrounding self-defense laws.

Judge Blocks Florida From Criminalizing Transport of Undocumented Immigrants

A federal judge temporarily blocked part of a Florida law criminalizing the transport of undocumented immigrants, undermining state enforcement efforts and upholding federal authority over immigration.

How new Florida rules for liposuction, including Brazilian butt lifts, can protect you

New Florida law introduces consumer protections for liposuction patients, requiring registration for surgeries involving significant fat removal, imposing fines on non-compliant doctors, and mandating liability coverage for Brazilian butt lifts.

Pornhub prepared to block Florida if child safety law takes effect

Florida passed a law banning children under 14 from using social media without parental consent.
Aylo, parent company of Pornhub, criticized Florida's law, stating that age verification requirements on adult sites can push users to seek content on non-compliant sites.

DeSantis Signs Social Media Bill Barring Accounts for Children Under 14

Florida bans children under 14 from social media accounts
New law requires parental permission for 14- and 15-year-olds on social media platforms

Longtime prosecutor resigns after judge tosses him from case, citing Perry Mason-type revelations

Judge disqualified prosecutors due to manipulated witness testimony and possible unethical conduct.
Resentencing of gang leader due to less-than-unanimous juror votes resulting in a ban in 2017 Florida law.

Does video at UM frat show hazing? Lawyer behind Florida law has this to say about it

The video depicting the milk chugging incident at the University of Miami is considered hazing under Florida law.
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at the University of Miami is under scrutiny for possible hazing activities.

Miami area police are planning Saturday night DUI checkpoints. Do you have to comply?

Miami-Dade police plan a DUI checkpoint in several locations in the county on Saturday night.
If you are pulled over at a sobriety checkpoint, you are required to comply.

A Miami man converted cash into crypto for a fee, but without a license. Now he'll pay

A Miami man has pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business that converted cash into digital currency for a fee.
His business, RV Electronic Service Corp., exchanged at least $5,047,462 in digital currency from 2016 through 2022.

Stripper Sues Florida Over New Restrictions for Workers at Adult Entertainment Businesses

Adult entertainment businesses in Florida sue to stop enforcement of law banning under-21 employees.

Supreme Court puts social media laws in Florida and Texas on hold

U.S. Supreme Court sent back challenges to social media content moderation laws in Florida and Texas due to improper First Amendment analysis.

License plate decals are all over the place in Miami. There's only one place to stick it

Placing the vehicle registration decal on the license plate is essential in Florida to indicate the registration expiration date.

Medical Experts Alarmed by Out-of-Hospital Cesareans in Florida

Safety concerns arise over Florida law allowing outpatient C-sections in birthing centers.
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Judge Strikes Down Florida's Ban on Transgender Care for Minors

A federal judge ruled key parts of Florida's ban on gender transition care for minors as unconstitutional.
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