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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to Pardon Anyone Charged with Breaking Covid Rules: 'They've Got a Governor that Cares'

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to Pardon Anyone Charged with Breaking Covid Rules: 'They've Got a Governor that Cares'

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said on Wednesday that he plans to pardon anyone in the state who was arrested for violating COVID-19 restrictions.

'There Will Be Consequences': Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Warns Rioters to Stay Out of His State

'There Will Be Consequences': Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Warns Rioters to Stay Out of His State

At a recent press conference, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis warned potential rioters to stay out of his state. He noted that anyone who comes to Florida to "harm somebody else" or "harm somebody's property" will face swift consequences. Additionally, DeSantis announced $1,000 checks for every police officer, firefighter, paramedic and EMT in Florida.

Florida Church Expels 150 Members following Clash with Lead Pastor, Leadership Team

Florida Church Expels 150 Members following Clash with Lead Pastor, Leadership Team

A Florida church has expelled at least 150 members who voiced disapproval of the church's new lead pastor and his leadership team.

Florida Senate Considers Abandoning Bill Banning Biological Males from Female Sports

Florida Senate Considers Abandoning Bill Banning Biological Males from Female Sports

Florida's Senate may be abandoning a bill banning transgender athletes from participating in women's sports at the K-12 and college levels.

A First: Appeals Court Overturns Bans on Therapy for Unwanted Same-Sex Attraction

A First: Appeals Court Overturns Bans on Therapy for Unwanted Same-Sex Attraction

On Friday, a federal appeals court struck down two local Florida ordinances that prohibit conversion therapy for teens and children who are experiencing unwanted same-sex attraction.

'A Win for Florida Families': Florida Gov. Signs Parental Consent Abortion Bill

'A Win for Florida Families': Florida Gov. Signs Parental Consent Abortion Bill

On Tuesday, Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that will now require a minor to receive consent from a parent or a guardian before having an abortion.

Victory: Court Rejects Atheist Suit, Says 79-Year-Old Public Cross Is Constitutional

Victory: Court Rejects Atheist Suit, Says 79-Year-Old Public Cross Is Constitutional

A federal appeals court has decided that a historic 34-foot World War II-era cross can remain standing in a Pensacola, Florida.

Settlement: County Must Pay Atheists $490,000 for Blocking 'Secular Invocations'

Settlement: County Must Pay Atheists $490,000 for Blocking 'Secular Invocations'

A Florida court is set to decide if a county will have to pay nearly $500,000 to an atheist group who sued after being barred from delivering secular invocations at county meetings.

Two Killed in Shooting Outside of Church following Funeral Service

Two Killed in Shooting Outside of Church following Funeral Service

A shooting Saturday afternoon outside of a church left two dead, and two others injured. The shooting was not aimed at congregants but appears to be the result of an escalated family feud.