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Damage to Florida fresh water springs requires urgent change to rules

Damage to Florida s precious fresh water springs requires urgent changes to the rules that govern them

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Why COVID makes it harder for Florida to fight the HIV crisis

Why COVID makes it harder for Florida to fight the HIV crisis
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Editorial: How can Florida keep partisanship from muddling history?

The state Department of Education’s draft of revisions includes language that could narrow these critical conversations in the classroom.

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Editorial: Florida's stingy jobless benefits take another hit

Florida has more than 460,000 job openings, but fewer than 150,000 people are receiving unemployment benefits.

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Analysis: Is Florida better than California at containing COVID?

Analysis: Is Florida better than California at containing COVID?
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Gov. Ron DeSantis often uses California as a foil. This year, he has targeted the Golden State for making a hash of controlling COVID-19. He did it again late last month during one of his few recent news conferences. When asked about business lockdowns and statewide mask mandates, DeSantis said they weren’t effective.
“At what point does the observed experience matter?” he countered.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s messaging about how to control the virus has been shaky at times. And he certainly deserves a Bronx cheer for attending a birthday party for his political adviser with several other families, defying his public advice to social distance. It didn’t help that the event took place at the French Laundry, a chic Napa Valley restaurant.

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