State of Florida
Recent News About State of Florida
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DOJ weighs in on Florida restricting land ownership by Chinese citizens
SB 264 exempts Chinese people with non-tourist visas or who have been granted asylum -
Florida legal battle to ban sanctuary cities draws support from other states
Florida has received the support of attorneys generals from 17 other states in its legal effort to keep a state law banning sanctuary cities on the books so that local officials will be required to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement agencies. -
Florida solar industry dodges bullet as DeSantis vetoes net metering bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed a controversial “net metering” bill that was supported by Florida Power & Light (FPL) and characterized by opponents as an attempt to kill the rooftop solar industry in the state. -
Pharmacy expert in Florida trial tells court Walgreens failed to resolve suspicious opioid orders
A professor of pharmacy called as an expert witness by the State of Florida on April 25 told a jury that of the prescriptions he reviewed between 2007 and 2020, Walgreens Pharmacies failed to investigate and resolve 89.3 percent of the suspicious prescription opioid drug orders received. -
Opioid litigation tactics questioned as Florida Walgreens trial advances
As the state of Florida and Walgreens face off in a trial over liability issues in the opioid epidemic, tort reform supporters are raising questions about whether protracted litigation is the best way to deal with such a complex social problem. -
Opioid trial in Florida postponed as juror tests positive for COVID
The trial of Walgreens Pharmacies, accused of causing an opioid epidemic in Florida, came to an abrupt halt on April 20 when it was disclosed a member of the jury had tested positive for the COVID virus. -
Florida opioid trial against Walgreens opens; Defense: Pay attention to difference between AG's public vs. court statements
A jury trial began Monday in a lawsuit launched by former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi in 2018 against Walgreens pharmacies, accusing the company of flooding the state with opioid pills and creating an epidemic of addiction. -
Gainesville college prevails in lawsuit over student fees charged during pandemic
An Alachua County judge has dismissed a Santa Fe College student’s lawsuit alleging that she should be reimbursed for college fees she paid when the college shifted to online instruction during the coronavirus pandemic. -
Gov. DeSantis at CPAC declares victory over biomedical security, 'Fauci-ism'
Florida has defeated Fauci-ism and freedom has prevailed in the Sunshine state, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis -
Interior secretary to appeal federal judge's ruling invalidating Florida gaming compact
The federal government will appeal a November court decision in the District of Columbia that overturned a 2021 Seminole Tribe compact authorizing online sports betting in Florida, according to court documents. -
Middle District Of Florida U.S. Attorney’s Office Collects More Than $160 Million In Civil And Criminal Actions In Fiscal Year 2021
Middle District Of Florida U.S. Attorney’s Office Collects More Than $160 Million In Civil And Criminal Actions In Fiscal Year 2021. -
Certification of the Need for New Judges In Florida
Certification of the Need for New Judges In Florida. -
Attorney General Moody, FHP and Local Law Enforcement Urge Floridians to Stay Safe on the Roads this Holiday Season
Attorney General Moody, FHP and Local Law Enforcement Urge Floridians to Stay Safe on the Roads this Holiday Season. -
UF Board of Trustees chief rebukes professors suing university over free speech issues
The chairman of the University of Florida Board of Trustees last week sharply criticized several professors who filed a lawsuit challenging the school’s policies on academic freedom and faculty members’ outside activities. -
Seminole Tribe suspends gaming app operations after appeals court ruling
In a split decision, a federal appeals court has rejected an emergency request by the Seminole Tribe of Florida to suspend the judgment of a lower court that ruled the tribe’s new sports gaming pact with Florida violates federal law. -
D.C. federal judge says no dice to Seminole Tribe gambling pact
A federal judge last week scrapped the $2.5 billion-dollar compact between the state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe, saying that it violated federal law by allowing online wagering off of tribal lands. -
Nov. 24: 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida docket for "ca - certiorari" cases
The following cases categorized as "ca - certiorari" were on the docket in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida on Nov. 24. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida: Actions Taken on Nov. 24
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activity on Nov. 24 in the suits below: -
Nov. 23: 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida docket for "business transactions" cases
The following cases categorized as "business transactions" were on the docket in the 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida on Nov. 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida: Actions Taken on Nov. 23
The 9th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida reported the following activity on Nov. 23 in the suits below: