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Lawsuit claiming Florida’s new congressional districts are ‘racially discriminatory’ moves forward after election | Florida News | Orlando

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click to enlarge As Florida Republicans added four U.S. House seats in Tuesday’s elections, a panel of federal judges refused to toss out a lawsuit...
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Florida parents, students challenge ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law in revamped lawsuit | Florida News | Orlando

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click to enlarge Adobe Parents and students are suing school boards across the state, including Orange County. Parents, students and a non-profit group have filed...
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Judge weighs Florida’s race-related instruction law amid free speech claim | Florida News | Orlando

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click to enlarge A federal judge on Thursday sparred with attorneys about a controversial state law that restricts the way race-related concepts can be taught...
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Basement, Treehouse bar owner’s COVID-19 shutdown case declined by Florida Supreme Court | Orlando Area News | Orlando

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click to enlarge The Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to take up a dispute about whether three Orlando bars should receive compensation because of...
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‘Don’t Say Gay’ opponents ask judge for ability to gather information as law is implemented in Florida schools | Florida News | Orlando

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click to enlarge Plaintiffs challenging a Florida law restricting instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in schools are asking a judge to reverse an...
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Florida prosecutor suspended for refusing to enforce abortion ban backed by over 100 legal scholars, former judges in court brief | Orlando Area News | Orlando

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click to enlarge More than 100 legal scholars and dozens of former judges, prosecutors and police chiefs are decrying Gov. Ron DeSantis’ suspension of Hillsborough...