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Feb 2, 2021

By the numbers: COVID-19 vaccinations by county

As of Sunday, about 1.7 million people had received COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida. Here is a breakdown of the counties with the most residents vaccinated:

— Miami-Dade County: 177,673

— Palm Beach County: 160,905


Feb 1, 2021

Guns at church bill clears Senate panel

A proposal that would expand the authority of people to carry concealed firearms at religious institutions began moving forward Monday in the Florida Senate.

Feb 1, 2021

Lawmaker defends minimum wage proposal

A Republican senator looking to alter Florida’s newly adopted $15-an-hour minimum wage mandate defended his proposal on Monday amid a growing chorus of criticism.

Feb 1, 2021

‘Eye wars’ could heat up again

Optometrists and ophthalmologists could be headed toward a renewed battle during the 2021 legislative session about how much authority optometrists should have in treating patients.

Jan 28, 2021

DeSantis looks to boost school spending

Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking lawmakers for a $285 million increase in public-school funding in the coming year and to keep tuition rates flat for college and university students — a potentially stark contrast to what House and Senate budget leaders have signaled could be coming.

Jan 28, 2021

Panel backs protest bill after fierce debate

An effort to enhance penalties associated with violent protests, create new crimes when mobs attack property or police and make it difficult for cities to trim law-enforcement spending had a rocky legislative debut Wednesday, drawing heated criticism from opponents.

Jan 27, 2021

Bill could clear way for pre-game prayers

Amid a legal fight about a pre-game prayer, a Senate Republican on Wednesday filed a bill that would require the Florida High School Athletic Association to allow schools to have access to public-address systems before sports competitions.

Jan 27, 2021

Exceptions eyed as minimum wages increase

Less than three months after voters approved a constitutional amendment to raise Florida’s minimum wage, a Senate Republican on Wednesday filed a proposal that could lead to exceptions for some workers.

Jan 27, 2021

Appeals court upholds county mask mandate

A state appeals court Wednesday rejected a challenge to a Palm Beach County requirement that people wear face masks in businesses and other public places to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Jan 27, 2021

Constitution revision panel targeted again

An influential appointed panel that recommends changes to the Florida Constitution every 20 years is again in the crosshairs of state lawmakers.

With bipartisan support, the Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee on Wednesday backed a proposal (SJR 204) by Sen. Jeff Brandes that would ask Floridians to eliminate the 37-member Constitution Revision Commission.

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