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Big Florida legal battles to watch in 2023

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — From abortion to Big Tech to guns, Florida heads into 2023 with courts weighing high-profile legal fights. Here are 10 issues to watch: ABORTION The Florida Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a new law that prevents abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Peanut butter collected in Lafayette County is delivered to a local food bank for school backpack programs and needy families. (COURTESY)

Peanut butter collected in Lafayette County is delivered to a local food bank for school backpack programs and needy families. (COURTESY)

Lafayette Elementary collects for PB challenge

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
MAYO — Lafayette Elementary School proved up to the (Peanut Butter) challenge. As part of the statewide Peanut Butter Challenge in October, which collected nearly 20,000 jars, Lafayette Elementary School collected 319 jars or 536.5 pounds of peanut butter to benefit the UF/IFAS project.
A battle over a new Florida education law is playing out at the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta. (COURTESY)

A battle over a new Florida education law is playing out at the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta. (COURTESY)

Court urged to continue blocking education law

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
TALLAHASSEE —Professors and other plaintiffs are urging a federal appeals court to keep in place a preliminary injunction against a new Florida law that seeks to restrict the way race-related concepts can be taught in universities.
Baggage waits to be claimed at the Southwest Airlines baggage claim Tuesday at Salt Lake City International Airport. (RICK BOWMER/Associated Press)

Baggage waits to be claimed at the Southwest Airlines baggage claim Tuesday at Salt Lake City International Airport. (RICK BOWMER/Associated Press)

Southwest cancels more flights, draws federal investigation

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
DALLAS — Southwest Airlines scrubbed thousands of flights again Tuesday in the aftermath of the massive winter storm that wrecked Christmas travel plans across the U.S., and the federal government said it would investigate why the company lagged so far behind other carriers. A day after most U.S.
Soulshine will perform at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park on Friday night. (COURTESY)

Soulshine will perform at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park on Friday night. (COURTESY)

Music Park set to host flurry of NYE activities

NEWS STAFF
Monday, December 26, 2022
LIVE OAK — The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is ringing in the new year with a bang. The park is slated to play host to a number of bands and events this weekend ahead of the start of 2023.