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Dozens of Florida laws reference the Gulf of Mexico. Why changing its name might not be so simple
A computer search of Florida laws shows at least 55 statutes include references to the Gulf of Mexico, while local-government ordinances also are tied to the traditional name. Some of the ...
References to ‘Gulf of Mexico’ would vanish from Florida state laws if GOP senator’s bill succeeds
TALLAHASSEE — A Senate Republican on Tuesday filed a bill that combs through state laws and would replace references to the ...
Long-Arm Statute Gives Trump Jurisdiction to Sue Nonresidents in Florida
The ruling goes against 18 nonresident defendants who moved to be dismissed. "This is about as established a precedent as you ...
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Florida lawmakers reconvene to strengthen immigration laws in special session
Florida lawmakers are heading back to Tallahassee to discuss new modifications to recently passed legislation aimed at ...
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'Gulf of Mexico' flows through Florida laws; renaming it 'Gulf of America' not so simple
A computer search of Florida laws shows at least 55 statutes include references to the Gulf of Mexico, while local-government ordinances also are tied to the traditional name. Some of the ...