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Fresh Take Florida is a news service producing top-caliber investigative and political content. Hard-hitting coverage focuses on Florida’s state government, including the Legislature, or other issues of statewide, regional or national interest.
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Suddenly uprooted: What happens to immigrants deported from Florida to their home countries
By Delia Rose Sauer, Vera Lucia Pappaterra
Mon, 04 May 2026 16:55:00 GMT

Proposal would block immigrants unlawfully in US from Florida colleges
By Oriana Torre, Angelique Rodriguez
Students without lawful immigration status in Florida could soon be barred from admission to all 28 state colleges. The Florida Department of Education will discuss the proposed rule at a May 14 meeting at Miami Dade College.
Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT
Florida fishing hurt by drought: ‘It’s going to take a hurricane to get this water back’
By Maria Avlonitis
Florida is experiencing its most severe drought in over a decade, with more than half the state experiencing extreme drought conditions. The lack of rain and access to water from surrounding lakes makes it a perfect storm of chaos for experienced anglers.
Fri, 01 May 2026 22:18:27 GMT
Close connections, big wins: Are people with ties to lottery stores gaming the system?
By Kairi Lowery
Some of Florida Lottery’s biggest scratch-off winners have family connections to the stores where they’ve won. Are they tricking the system?
Fri, 01 May 2026 20:17:51 GMT



