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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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Meet Florida’s future: University seniors reflect on their paths to graduation
By Lauren Brensel
Graduation season has returned, and many college seniors are preparing to walk the stage with more than just academic success to celebrate. These are some of the inspiring stories from students across the state.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:48:32 GMT
Florida lawmakers consider bill to keep secret their home addresses, phone numbers
By Matthew Cupelli
A bill in Florida’s Legislature would shield personal information like home addresses and phone numbers for elected officials. Lawmakers cite potential threats, but government watchdogs say it may lead to reduced accountability and unnecessarily infringes on the public’s right to records.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:17:54 GMT

Florida House moves to reverse exemption law that shielded previous UF presidential search
By Garrett Shanley
Bill aims to undo 2022 secrecy law, curb political influence in university leadership picks and follows backlash over high-profile appointments like Ben Sasse at UF.
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:03:14 GMT

UF international student detained by immigration agents now back in Colombia
By Bea Lunardini
Felipe Zapata Velásquez, 27, a University of Florida international student, chose to remain in the U.S. and was sent to Krome North Service Processing Center in Miami within days of his arrest before going back to Colombia, his mother said.
Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:43:34 GMT