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Florida agency sues company linked to congressional Democrat, alleging company won't give back $5.8M

Jan. 11, 2025 15:47 PM EST

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida state agency is suing a company owned by the family of U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, saying the company overcharged the state by nearly $5.8 million for work done during the pandemic and won't give the money back. The lawsuit comes at the...

ACLU sues Florida Gov. DeSantis for not calling special elections for state House and Senate seats

Jan. 09, 2025 17:36 PM EST

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of failing to fulfill his constitutional obligation to call special elections for two seats in the state House and Senate. The seats in question were vacated...