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Federal appeals court clears way for DeSantis-backed law restricting children at some drag shows

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announces Meta's compliance with Florida's 2024 law banning social media access for kids under 14. A divided federal appeals court cleared the way for Florida to enforce a Gov. Ron DeSantis-backed law restricting children from certain sexually explicit live performances, including drag performances the state argues are obscene for minors. The full U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruled Tuesday 8-5 that Orlando restaurant Hamburger Mary’s had not shown it was likely to succeed in its First and Fourteenth Amendment challenge to Florida’s Protection of Children Act. The court vacated the preliminary injunction in full and sent the case back to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida for further proceedings. The ruling clears the way for enforcement, though Hamburger Mary’s could still

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Florida-led operation rescues 163 children around globe in historic state sweep, hunts suspected predators

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard are leading the fight against child predators online, as they warn children are being lured over gaming apps and social media. FIRST ON FOX: A multi-agency…

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Florida-led operation rescues 163 children around globe in historic state sweep, hunts suspected predators

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard are leading the fight against child predators online, as they warn children are being lured over gaming apps and social media. FIRST ON FOX:…

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Who is Angie Nixon? Bullhorn-wielding socialist upsets establishment favorite in Sunshine State stunner

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Top Democrats tussle in Florida primary but progressive liberalism not on menu

Politics that worked for Democratic candidates in New York, Minnesota, Michigan won’t cut it in red Florida, analysts say If primary elections elsewhere this summer were tussles between progressives and moderates for…

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Florida AG James Uthmeier says Fauci probe could uncover grounds for criminal liability despite pardon

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Federal appeals court clears way for DeSantis-backed law restricting children at some drag shows

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announces Meta's compliance with Florida's 2024 law banning social media access for kids under 14. A divided federal appeals court cleared the way for Florida to enforce a Gov.…

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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Ard are leading the fight against child predators online, as they warn children are bei

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T2 · Outlet reportFox NewsAug 19, 2026

Florida Democratic Rep. Angie Nixon temporarily disrupted final passage of a Gov. Ron DeSantis-backed redistricting bill by shouting in a bullhorn during the vote

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianAug 18, 2026

Politics that worked for Democratic candidates in New York, Minnesota, Michigan won’t cut it in red Florida, analysts say If primary elections elsewhere this summer were tussles between progressives and moderates for the direction of the…

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T2 · Outlet reportFox NewsAug 9, 2026

COVID-19 pandemic policies undergo intense scrutiny as Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier investigates Dr. Anthony Fauci's official role. Uthmeier outlines s

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announces Meta's compliance with Florida's 2024 law banning social media access for kids under 14. A divided federal appea

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