Challenges to Florida's new race instruction law continue as 'Stop WOKE Act' takes effect

As a new Florida state law dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act” took effect Friday, businesses and a university professor continued battling to block its restrictions on how race-related concepts can be addressed in workplace training and schools. They argue that the law violates First Amendment rights.

Some new Florida laws will boost DeSantis’ conservative base

About 150 bills will become laws in Florida on Friday — several of which Gov. Ron DeSantis is using to motivate his conservative base as he seeks reelection and a possible 2024 bid for president.

Biden says he'd back exception to filibuster to protect abortion access

Biden's filibuster remarks may cheer supporters who want to see him take more strident stances on the issue, but it's unlikely to change the outcome in Washington.

Florida Supreme Court approves DeSantis request for grand jury to investigate trafficking, sanctuary cities

The Florida Supreme Court has unanimously approved Gov. DeSantis' request for a statewide grand jury to investigate immigration-related issues such as the smuggling of undocumented children, human trafficking, and sanctuary cities.

Primary wrap-up: Colorado GOP rejects candidates who back Trump election lie

Republicans in Colorado rejected two prominent candidates whose political profiles were centered on election falsehoods in a reminder that fealty to former President Trump's lies about mass voter fraud is no guarantee of success.

January 6 hearing: Former aide testifies Trump dismissed threat of armed protesters

Former President Donald Trump fought security officials for control of the presidential SUV as he struggled to get to the Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection, a key former White House aide has told House investigators.

Gov. DeSantis signs 'Miya's Law,' named for murdered Orlando college student

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that will require apartment landlords to conduct background checks on employees, a response to the September murder of a Valencia College student.

Florida expands eligibility for Bright Futures scholarships: What's new

Florida high school students applying for the state’s college and vocational school scholarship program will be able to substitute paid work experience for volunteering under a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday.

What you can save during Florida's tax-free week

"Freedom Week" is a tax-free holiday that begins on July 1 through July 7. Heres what is exempt during the holiday.

DeSantis expands eligibility for Bright Futures scholarships

Florida high school students applying for the state’s college and vocational school scholarship program will be able to substitute paid work experience for volunteering under a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday.

Biden signs landmark, bipartisan gun violence bill: 'Lives will be saved'

The legislation will toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders and help states put in place red flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people judged to be dangerous.

Gov. DeSantis signs bills on smoking bans, grandparents visitation rights

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed 35 bills on Friday, including a law allowing local governments to ban smoking on beaches and in parks and vetoed five, including legislation that would have made it easier for businesses to sue local governments over ordinances.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Supreme Court abortion ruling: 'Prayers of millions have been answered'

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says the "prayers of millions upon millions of Americans" have been answered following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.