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Tuesday, February 11, 2025

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NerdWallet Editor: Opponents of credit card regulations opposed by FL bankers say regs could ‘torpedo’ credit card rewards

By Sunshine Sentinel News Service | Feb 10, 2025

The managing editor of a financial services website wrote that opponents of credit card regulations proposed in Congress said the regulations could “torpedo” credit card rewards programs.

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Analysis: Florida among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Sunshine Sentinel | Feb 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Sunshine Sentinel shows that Florida is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

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Florida inflation rate outpaces national average as of December 2024

By Sunshine Sentinel | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Florida experienced a 22.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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Governor DeSantis proposes budget favoring Florida's small businesses

By Sunshine Sentinel | Feb 3, 2025

Florida's small business community has expressed support for Governor Ron DeSantis' proposed budget for the fiscal year 2025-2026.

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NFIB invites participation in Small Business Day in Tallahassee

By Sunshine Sentinel | Feb 3, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is inviting small business owners to participate in its annual Small Business Day in Tallahassee.

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Voting rights groups criticize dropped charges in machete incident at polling place

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jan 29, 2025

The Florida State Attorney’s Office for the 4th Judicial Circuit has decided to drop all charges against an 18-year-old man from Neptune Beach, Florida.

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Florida Department of Agriculture introduces new consumer protection initiative

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jan 28, 2025

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has announced the introduction of a new initiative aimed at enhancing consumer protection and providing better services to residents.

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Florida's special primary elections scheduled for January 28

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jan 27, 2025

The Special Primary Elections in Florida are set to take place on January 28.

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Former DNC chair: Rep. Cassel 'deceived voters by faking a commitment to fight the GOP's radical agenda'

By A. I. Benavidez | Jan 20, 2025

Debbie Wasserman Schultz, U.S. Representative for Florida’s 25th Congressional District, accused Hillary Cassel of deceiving voters by joining the GOP and abandoning core values.

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Uber Driver on helping a rider in need: 'we have become incredible friends'

By R. B. Pepalis | Jan 17, 2025

Tampa Uber driver Lisa Vasquez recounted how one of her rides during the holiday season developed into a lasting friendship after she assisted a passenger facing financial difficulties.

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Deadline approaches for Florida's special primary election mail ballot requests

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jan 16, 2025

The deadline for Florida voters to re-request vote-by-mail ballots for the upcoming special primary election is today, January 16.

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Ashley Moody appointed to U.S. Senate; praised by Florida's small business community

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jan 16, 2025

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to the U.S. Senate seat recently vacated by Senator Marco Rubio.

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State Rep. Cassel: 'I will be joining the Republican conference of the Florida House of Representatives'

By R. B. Pepalis | Jan 15, 2025

State Representative Hillary Cassel announced her decision to change her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican.

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Common Cause hosts briefing on Southern legislative priorities

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jan 14, 2025

Common Cause hosted a press briefing on January 14, 2025, marking the first in their series titled "Protecting Democracy in the South."

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2023: Florida ranks 30th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $5,336,908

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Florida received $5,336,908 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 30th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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Southern states' voting rights and legislative priorities to be discussed

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jan 8, 2025

Common Cause is set to host the first in a series of press briefings under the title "Protecting Democracy in the South."

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Analysis: Florida one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jan 6, 2025

An analysis by Sunshine Sentinel shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Florida is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.

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In Florida, 908 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Sunshine Sentinel | Jan 1, 2025

Florida registered 908 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).