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American Bar Association sues Trump administration over executive orders targeting law firms; Florida universities face budget scrutiny as part of 'anti-woke' push; After Hortman assassination, MN civic trainers dig deeper for bipartisanship.

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Political tensions rise after Minnesota assassinations. Trump's DOJ demands sweeping election data from Colorado. Advocates mark LGBTQIA+ pay inequity, and U.S. and U.K. reach a new trade deal.

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EV charging stations are harder to find in rural America, improving the mental health of children and teachers is the goal of a new partnership in seven rural states, and a once segregated Mississippi movie theater is born again.

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In Florida, more than 4.3 million people are enrolled in Medicaid. (Adobe Stock)

Friday, June 13, 2025

Medicaid cuts could strain FL’s safety net, advocates warn

The budget reconciliation bill being considered by the U.S. Senate proposes $863 billion in Medicaid reductions over a decade, with 10.9 million …

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Consumer advocates warned Florida Power & Light's proposed rate increase would mean its customers would be locked into supporting natural gas over cleaner, price-stable alternatives, like solar energy. (Silberfuchs/Pixabay)
Could FPL’s $9B rate hike deepen FL energy affordability crisis?

Florida Power & Light's request for a nearly $9 billion rate hike, possibly the largest in state history, has sparked concern about the potential …

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The Sunshine State Ranks 35th in Child Well-being in the 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book, which advocates say appears to be a concern as the state seems to be reversing previous Gains in fourth-grade reading proficiency. (Evgeniy Kalinovskiy/Adobe Stock)
Child well-being stagnates in FL amid education, housing challenges

Florida ranks 35th in child well-being - with notable declines in education and ongoing struggles with housing affordability, according to the 2025 …

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A study of living shorelines along Florida's Cedar Key found they reduced wave energy by 33% to 79% in typical conditions and by up to 28% during hurricanes, consistently outperforming armored shorelines. (Adobe Stock)
Study shows 'living shorelines' provide better protection from major storms

Research indicates living shorelines are more effective at protecting Florida's fragile coastal areas from the wave action of hurricanes and other maj…

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Florida State University is among the top five ranked schools for free speech according to the nonprofit Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. (Adobe Stock)
Free speech under fire? Report ranks Florida campuses

Florida colleges are getting mixed marks when it comes to protecting free speech. A new national report, the College Free Speech Rankings, lists …

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Studies show even small amounts of alcohol may increase a woman's risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, which can cause lifelong developmental challenges. (Pixabay)
Women face rising health risks with alcohol use

As alcohol consumption among women rises nationwide, Florida health experts are voicing concern about the unique risks women face, from increased …

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Advocates say completing the Ocklawaha River restoration project would benefit Florida's largest spring, Silver Springs, and the 20 lost springs of the Ocklawaha River. (Adobe Stock)
Ocklawaha River restoration hangs in balance as Florida budget stalls

CLARIFICATION: An earlier version of this story did not capture the correct scope of economic benefits identified in the Jacksonville University study…

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Florida has become the second state to officially ban fluoride in public drinking water. (Pixabay)
Florida’s fluoride ban sparks concerns over dental health

Florida's new law banning fluoride in public water systems has drawn sharp criticism from dental professionals, who cite decades of evidence …

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The 2025 Florida hurricane season, from June 1 to Nov. 30, is predicted to be above average with 17 named storms. (Adobe Stock)
FL emergency managers prep for hurricane season amid FEMA uncertainty

As Florida emergency response officials conduct their annual statewide hurricane preparedness exercise this week, emergency managers are grappling …

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Florida A&M University, a public historically Black land-grant institution in Tallahassee, was founded in 1887. It is one of the largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities by enrollment and the only public HBCU in Florida. (Adobe Stock)
Controversy erupts over FAMU’s presidential selection process

The selection of Marva Johnson, a longtime corporate executive and ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis, as the next president of Florida A&M University has …

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According to Pew Research, of the 45 million immigrants in the United States, 4.7 million (10.4%) are Black. (Adobe Stock)
Black immigrants in Florida grapple with fear, isolation

While Florida's immigration debates center on mostly Hispanic communities, the state's Black immigrant populations, including more than 300,000 …

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All cattle and calves on Florida farms and ranches as of January 1, 2024, including dairy cattle, totaled 1.56 million head, down 50,000 head from 2023, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. (Pixabay)
FL researcher exposes meat and dairy industry’s misinformation tactics

By Nina B. Elkadi for Sentient.Broadcast version by Trimmel Gomes for Florida News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service …

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