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Stephany Matat

West Palm Beach

Politics Reporter at Associated Press

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  • A legislative session like no other: Key issues that didn't go in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' favor

    1 week ago | argus-press.com | Stephany Matat

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — For six years, Gov. Ron DeSantis had a firm grasp on Florida's legislature. In his second-to-last legislative session, that is not the case. Top lawmakers once stood beside DeSantis on issues ranging from parental rights and DEI programs to abortion and gun rights. These padded DeSantis' national profile ahead of his unsuccessful presidential bid in 2024.

  • A legislative session like no other: Key issues that didn't go in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' favor

    1 week ago | keysnews.com | Stephany Matat

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  • State parks in Florida appear off-limits to development as lawmakers react to outcry

    1 week ago | chronicle-tribune.com | Stephany Matat

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — State parks would be protected from pickleball courts, golf courses and hotel development under a bill passed unanimously by the Florida House on Thursday in response to last summer's statewide outcry over plans for these kinds of projects. The bill now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis for final approval, and his office hasn't said if he'll sign it.

  • A legislative session like no other: Key issues that didn't go in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' favor

    1 week ago | yoursun.com | Stephany Matat

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  • Key issues that didn't go in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' favor

    1 week ago | lufkindailynews.com | Stephany Matat

    By STEPHANY MATAT - Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - For six years, Gov. Ron DeSantis had a firm grasp on Florida's legislature. In his second-to-last legislative session, that is not the case. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

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17 Apr 25

Shooter fired at individuals around student union building, official says @AP https://t.co/3gVPpEo4OO

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Stephany Matat @stephanymatat
17 Apr 25

Sheriff says alleged shooter was a member of his office's youth advisory council @AP https://t.co/YUR11iKmYB

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Stephany Matat @stephanymatat
17 Apr 25

Police identify FSU shooter and confirm 2 are dead and 6 were injured @AP https://t.co/qVEGNuAuMi