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Floridas white-hot housing market has seen rents soaring, stretching the finances of many low- to middle-income residents.

Floridas white-hot housing market has seen rents soaring, stretching the finances of many low- to middle-income residents.

Businesses could more easily sue local governments, which also would have to put a price tag on proposed ordinances — a "one-two punch," critics say.

The Florida Senate approved a bill that would prevent government emergency orders from shutting down churches and other religious institutions as long as businesses are allowed to stay open. "If Publix is open, so is your place of worship," the bill's sponsor said. The measure must still pass the House.

Businesses could more easily sue local governments, which also would have to put a price tag on proposed ordinances — a "one-two punch," critics say.

Businesses could more easily sue local governments, which also would have to put a price tag on proposed ordinances — a "one-two punch," critics say.

Businesses could more easily sue local governments, which also would have to put a price tag on proposed ordinances — a "one-two punch," critics say.

Dubbing it the “Local Business Protection Act,” the Florida Senate on Thursday passed a controversial bill that could lead to businesses filing lawsuits against cities and counties.

Florida lawmakers speed ahead with proposed public-records exemption for applicants for college and university president openings

Businesses could more easily sue local governments, which also would have to put a price tag on proposed ordinances — a "one-two punch," critics say.