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'''Florida''' is a state located in the southeastern [[United States]], traditionally [[conservative]] and prominent amid the [[COVID-19]] pandemic in opposing lockdowns, mask mandates, and [[vaccine passport]]s. It is bound by [[Georgia]] and [[Alabama]] to the north, the [[Gulf of America]] to the west, the [[Atlantic Ocean]] to the east, and the Straits of Florida to the south. Originally a colony of [[Spain]], it was purchased by the U.S. in 1819 and in 1845 became the 27th state to join the Union. The capital of Florida is [[Tallahassee]], and the main metropolitan areas are [[Jacksonville, Florida|Jacksonville]], [[Miami]], St. Petersburg and [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]]. Florida's nickname is the "Sunshine State," and its state tree is the sabal palm. Florida has grown very rapidly, pulling in thousands of hard-working retirees from the cold [[New England]] and [[Midwest]] areas, along with refugees fleeing the communist governments of [[Cuba]], [[Venezuela]], and other Latin American countries, giving it the 3rd largest population of the 50 states. But Florida is also an [[abortion]] center for [[the South]], which ostensibly [[conservative]] (actually [[RINO]]) Gov. [[Ron DeSantis]] has not curtailed.<ref>https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/12/republicans-desantis-florida-abortion-legacy-00086640</ref>

'''Florida''' is a state located in the southeastern [[United States]], traditionally [[conservative]] and prominent amid the [[COVID-19]] pandemic in opposing lockdowns, mask mandates, and [[vaccine passport]]s. It is bound by [[Georgia]] and [[Alabama]] to the north, the [[Gulf of America]] to the west, the [[Atlantic Ocean]] to the east, and the Straits of Florida to the south. Originally a colony of [[Spain]], it was purchased by the U.S. in 1819 and in 1845 became the 27th state to join the Union. The capital of Florida is [[Tallahassee]], and the main metropolitan areas are [[Jacksonville, Florida|Jacksonville]], [[Miami]], St. Petersburg, and [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]]. Florida's nickname is the "Sunshine State," and its state tree is the sabal palm. Florida has grown very rapidly, pulling in thousands of hard-working retirees from the cold [[New England]] and [[Midwest]] areas, along with refugees fleeing the communist governments of [[Cuba]], [[Venezuela]], and other Latin American countries, giving it the 3rd largest population of the 50 states. But Florida is also an [[abortion]] center for [[the South]], which ostensibly [[conservative]] (actually [[RINO]]) Gov. [[Ron DeSantis]] has not curtailed.<ref>https://www.politico.com/news/2023/03/12/republicans-desantis-florida-abortion-legacy-00086640</ref>

The state Constitution of Florida, like all of the other 50 states, acknowledges God or our Creator or the ''Sovereign Ruler of the Universe''. It says:

The state Constitution of Florida, like all of the other 50 states, acknowledges God or our Creator or the ''Sovereign Ruler of the Universe''. It says:

The legislative branch consists of the Florida Legislature. The Legislature consists of the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives. Senators serve four-year terms and are limited to two consecutive terms, while Representatives serve two-year terms and are limited to four consecutive terms. Bills are passed by a majority of each chamber. The Legislature may override the Governor's veto by a two-thirds vote of each chamber.   

The legislative branch consists of the Florida Legislature. The Legislature consists of the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives. Senators serve four-year terms and are limited to two consecutive terms, while Representatives serve two-year terms and are limited to four consecutive terms. Bills are passed by a majority of each chamber. The Legislature may override the Governor's veto by a two-thirds vote of each chamber.   

The Florida Supreme Court, district courts of appeal, circuit courts, and county courts.  The Florida Supreme Court is composed of seven justices who are appointed by the Governor and subject to a retention election.  Justices may not be seventy-five years of age or older.

The Florida Supreme Court, district courts of appeal, circuit courts, and county courts make up the state's court system.  The Florida Supreme Court is composed of seven justices who are appointed by the Governor and subject to a retention election.  Justices may not be seventy-five years of age or older.

==Politics==

==Politics==

===2020 Elections===

===2020 Elections===

In the 2020 presidential elections, Floridian Latinos (mainly devoutly religious [[Cuban-Americans]] who are strongly opposed to [[socialism]]) in the very populous [[Miami-Dade]] area, turned out strongly for [[Donald J. Trump]]. That was after [[Obama]] campaigned in Miami for [[Biden]].<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/03/us/elections/in-florida-trump-shows-strength-with-latino-voters.html "In Florida, Trump shows strength with Latino voters."] New York Times, Nov.3.2020 ...''Florida, a must-win battleground for President Trump with 29 electoral votes, appeared to be edging toward the president on the strength of his support among Latinos in the Miami area. In populous Miami-Dade, Mr. Trump was overperforming his 2016 vote totals, with 512,000-plus votes so far counted in 2020 compared with about 334,000 total four years ago — an enormous improvement. The Biden campaign had sent former President Barack Obama to Miami on the eve of the election to try to rally supporters to the polls. “The reason why I’m back here in South Florida is that I know some of you have not voted yet,” Mr. Obama had said on Monday. But Mr. Biden was showing strength in other parts of the state, and the margins were too narrow to declare a winner. Mr. Biden, for instance, was leading in Duval County, home of the city of Jacksonville, which Mr. Trump carried in 2016.''</ref>

In the 2020 presidential election, Floridian Latinos (mainly devoutly religious [[Cuban-Americans]] who are strongly opposed to [[socialism]]) in the very populous [[Miami-Dade]] area turned out strongly for [[Donald J. Trump]]. That was after [[Obama]] campaigned in Miami for [[Biden]].<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/03/us/elections/in-florida-trump-shows-strength-with-latino-voters.html "In Florida, Trump shows strength with Latino voters."] New York Times, Nov.3.2020 ...''Florida, a must-win battleground for President Trump with 29 electoral votes, appeared to be edging toward the president on the strength of his support among Latinos in the Miami area. In populous Miami-Dade, Mr. Trump was overperforming his 2016 vote totals, with 512,000-plus votes so far counted in 2020 compared with about 334,000 total four years ago — an enormous improvement. The Biden campaign had sent former President Barack Obama to Miami on the eve of the election to try to rally supporters to the polls. “The reason why I’m back here in South Florida is that I know some of you have not voted yet,” Mr. Obama had said on Monday. But Mr. Biden was showing strength in other parts of the state, and the margins were too narrow to declare a winner. Mr. Biden, for instance, was leading in Duval County, home of the city of Jacksonville, which Mr. Trump carried in 2016.''</ref>

The next day, there was celebration among Cuban-American [[Trump]] supporters in [[Miami]].<ref>[https://www.kake.com/story/42866534/trump-supporters-took-to-streets-of-little-havana-after-florida-win "Trump supporters took to streets of Little Havana after Florida win"]. Wednesday, November 4th 2020. (WFOR). Kake.com</ref>

The next day, there was celebration among Cuban-American [[Trump]] supporters in [[Miami]].<ref>[https://www.kake.com/story/42866534/trump-supporters-took-to-streets-of-little-havana-after-florida-win "Trump supporters took to streets of Little Havana after Florida win"]. Wednesday, November 4th 2020. (WFOR). Kake.com</ref>