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Two public hospital districts are firing back against Attorney General Ashley Moody in a dispute about settlements with pharmaceutical-industry companies over the opioid epidemic, accusing her of overstepping her authority.

Since voters opted to raise their property taxes in 2018, Miami-Dade County Public Schools has increased teacher pay and nearly doubled the size of the school police force. Those changes are on the line if voters don't choose to extend the tax increase in November.

Florida politics and Sunburn — perfect together.

Gerald Darling, who will retire at the end of the month as Memphis-Shelby County Schools security chief, was hailed as “instrumental in the reduction of major incidents in our schools.” 

Tallahassee, FL (NSF) - After inking $2.4 billion in settlements with prescription drug manufacturers, distributors and retailers, the state is set for a courtroom showdown with Walgreens over the pharmacy giant’s role in the opioid epidemi...

After inking $2.4 billion in settlements with prescription drug manufacturers, distributors and retailers, the state is set for a courtroom showdown with Walgreens over the pharmacy giant’s role in the opioid epidemic.

The pride of Florida won confirmation to the Supreme Court.

The lawsuit centers on settlements the attorney general's office reached with companies that manufacture, distribute or sell opioids — and similar lawsuits that the hospital systems and school board have filed.

Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office filed a lawsuit against five public hospital systems and the Miami-Dade County School Board, arguing they are jeopardizing settlements with pharmaceutical-industry companies over the opioid epidemic.

A highly qualified Supreme Court nominee has been reduced to an avatar of her race and gender.