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4 days ago | 
baynews9.com | Ybeth Bruzual |Holly Gregory |Asher Wildman |Jason Delgado
Florida lawmakers reveal key details of the state's next budget framework, and economists predict the United States economy with grow more slowly next year. Details come out in Florida budget negotiationFlorida lawmakers are back in Tallahassee working on a state budget. State leaders say they’ve agreed on a framework for the deal. The biggest sticking point to get here was a disagreement over how to cut taxes.
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1 week ago | 
baynews9.com | Ybeth Bruzual |Holly Gregory |Asher Wildman |Jason Delgado
The University of Florida Board of Trustees has made a controversial appointment as school president, and Sen. Ashley Moody co-sponsors a bill that is aimed at making it easier to remove some "criminal aliens" from the country. University of Florida Board of Trustees approves Santa Ono as presidentThe University of Florida’s Board of Trustees has signed off on the school’s new president. It will be Santa Ono, who will begin taking over the university in Gainesville.
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2 weeks ago | 
baynews9.com | Ybeth Bruzual |Holly Gregory |Asher Wildman |Jason Delgado
Republicans in Washington continue to work on President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" despite opposition from both sides of the aisle, and former President Joe Biden receives a cancer diagnosis.
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1 month ago | 
baynews9.com | Ybeth Bruzual |Holly Gregory |Asher Wildman |Jason Delgado
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis defends a $10 million settlement paid to Hope Florida amid increased scrutiny, and the Florida House passes a law that would require identification for voter registration. DeSantis defends Hope Florida settlement amid scrutinyFlorida lawmakers are asking tough questions about Hope Florida — a charity spearheaded by First Lady Casey DeSantis. At the heart of the issue is $10 million from a state settlement that ended up in the hands of Hope Florida. Gov.
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2 months ago | 
baynews9.com | Ybeth Bruzual |Holly Gregory |Jason Delgado
Florida lawmakers brainstorm new ways to save Floridians money on their property taxes, and President Trump follows through on a controversial campaign promise. Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department but keeps core functionsPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department, advancing a campaign promise to take apart an agency that’s been a longtime target of conservatives.
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Mar 3, 2025 | 
baynews9.com | Ybeth Bruzual |Holly Gregory |Jason Delgado
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis prepares to outline his plan for this year's legislative session, and lawmakers prepare to tackle hurricane recovery. DeSantis to outline legislative agenda in 2025 State of the State addressFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to deliver his annual State of the State address shortly after 11 a.m. Tuesday, in which he will outline his agenda for the upcoming legislative session.
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Feb 28, 2025 | 
baynews9.com | Ybeth Bruzual |Holly Gregory |Jason Delgado
Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy left the White House abruptly after a tense exchange with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, and a young Republican group invites Andrew Tate and his brother to speak after the pair's arrival to Florida.
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Feb 17, 2025 | 
baynews9.com | Ybeth Bruzual |Holly Gregory |Jason Delgado
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints former Chief of Staff James Uthmeier to the state's Attorney General post, and DOGE gets an invitation to turn its attention to the FAA. DeSantis' chief of staff, James Uthmeier, sworn in as Florida's 39th Attorney GeneralGov. Ron DeSantis' chief of staff, James Uthmeier, was sworn in Monday as Florida’s 39th Attorney General. Uthmeier takes over the position from Ashely Moody, who the governor selected to replace Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate.
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Feb 14, 2025 | 
baynews9.com | Ybeth Bruzual |Holly Gregory |Jason Delgado
Florida lawmakers are remembering the legacy of state Sen. Geraldine Thompson, and President Donald Trump's executive orders continue to make waves. Florida lawmakers and leaders mourn the loss of Sen. Geraldine ThompsonCondolences continue to pour in for state Sen. Geraldine Thompson, hours after her death was announced Thursday night. Thompson’s family confirmed in a statement that the 76-year-old passed away due to complications from a knee surgery.
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Feb 10, 2025 | 
baynews9.com | Ybeth Bruzual |Holly Gregory |Jason Delgado
President Donald Trump plans to announce a tariff on steel and aluminum Monday, and key election dates are approaching across Central FloridaTrump implements 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, cracks down on exceptionsPresident Donald Trump on Monday followed through on his recent pledge to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, cracking down on exemptions that were in place as he continues to make levies on foreign countries a central part of his trade and economic agenda.
