Florida's attorney general seeks to snuff out marijuana proposal
Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging the Florida Supreme Court to reject a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the recreational use of marijuana by people 21 and older, arguing a ballot summary would be “misleading to voters in several key respects.”
Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging the Florida Supreme Court to reject a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the recreational use of marijuana by people 21 and older, arguing a ballot summary would be “misleading to voters in several key respects.”
These are the new Florida laws that start July 1
More than 200 laws, spanning topics from TikTok bans and concealed carry to amusement rides and transgender bathroom access, will go into effect in Florida on Saturday.
More than 200 laws, spanning topics from TikTok bans and concealed carry to amusement rides and transgender bathroom access, will go into effect in Florida on Saturday.
Central Florida community celebrates new AAPI education law
A big celebration took place over the weekend, in honor of a new Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage education bill that was approved on May 9.
A big celebration took place over the weekend, in honor of a new Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage education bill that was approved on May 9.
Florida's new concealed carry law takes effect July 1: What to know
The constitutional carry law signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to go into effect on July 1.
The constitutional carry law signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to go into effect on July 1.
Federal judge blocks Florida law targeting 'drag' performances: 'unconstitutionally vague'
Saying it is unconstitutionally vague, a federal judge on Friday blocked a new Florida law aimed at prohibiting children from attending drag shows.
Saying it is unconstitutionally vague, a federal judge on Friday blocked a new Florida law aimed at prohibiting children from attending drag shows.
Florida groups battle over speech rights, academic freedom
University professors and students are urging a federal appeals court to uphold a decision blocking a 2022 Florida law that would restrict the way race-related concepts can be taught in classrooms — a law that Gov. Ron DeSantis dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act.”
University professors and students are urging a federal appeals court to uphold a decision blocking a 2022 Florida law that would restrict the way race-related concepts can be taught in classrooms — a law that Gov. Ron DeSantis dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act.”
Stalled contract jeopardizes relations between new Disney governing body and firefighters
After appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took over Walt Disney World’s governing district earlier this year, its firefighters were among the few employees who publicly welcomed them with open arms.
After appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took over Walt Disney World’s governing district earlier this year, its firefighters were among the few employees who publicly welcomed them with open arms.
College Board to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: We're not changing our AP courses to meet new education laws
The College Board denied Florida's plea to modify AP courses based on new laws that restrict classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity.
The College Board denied Florida's plea to modify AP courses based on new laws that restrict classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez enters 2024 GOP presidential race
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez filed paperwork Wednesday to launch his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, jumping into the crowded race just a day after GOP front-runner Donald Trump appeared in court on federal charges in Suarez's city.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez filed paperwork Wednesday to launch his bid for the Republican presidential nomination, jumping into the crowded race just a day after GOP front-runner Donald Trump appeared in court on federal charges in Suarez's city.
Crowds pack streets during Trump arraignment
Former President Donald Trump gave a wave and a signature thumbs up to crowds outside the federal courthouse in downtown Miami after pleading not guilty to criminal charges. He then headed to a local Cuban restaurant where he warmly greeted waiting supporters in a camera-ready scene that resembled a campaign stop. In the largely unseen moments on Tuesday - his attorney entering his plea, Trump sitting grim-faced with arms folded across his chest - the gravity of being the first former president charged with a federal crime was apparent.
Former President Donald Trump gave a wave and a signature thumbs up to crowds outside the federal courthouse in downtown Miami after pleading not guilty to criminal charges. He then headed to a local Cuban restaurant where he warmly greeted waiting supporters in a camera-ready scene that resembled a campaign stop. In the largely unseen moments on Tuesday - his attorney entering his plea, Trump sitting grim-faced with arms folded across his chest - the gravity of being the first former president charged with a federal crime was apparent.
Trump prepares for court appearance in Miami
Donald Trump arrived in Florida on Monday ahead of a history-making federal court appearance on dozens of felony charges accusing him of illegally hoarding classified documents and thwarting the Justice Department's efforts to get them back.
Donald Trump arrived in Florida on Monday ahead of a history-making federal court appearance on dozens of felony charges accusing him of illegally hoarding classified documents and thwarting the Justice Department's efforts to get them back.
Florida admits to coordinating migrant flights from Texas to California: 'They wanted to go'
FOX 35 News has received a response from the State of Florida regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding reported flights conducted on Friday and Monday that brought South American migrants from El Paso, Texas, to Sacramento, California.
FOX 35 News has received a response from the State of Florida regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding reported flights conducted on Friday and Monday that brought South American migrants from El Paso, Texas, to Sacramento, California.
US judge blocks Florida ban on trans minor care in narrow ruling, says 'gender identity is real'
Saying gender identity is real, a federal judge temporarily blocked portions of a new Florida law that bans transgender minors from receiving puberty blockers, ruling Tuesday that the state has no rational basis for denying patients treatment.
Saying gender identity is real, a federal judge temporarily blocked portions of a new Florida law that bans transgender minors from receiving puberty blockers, ruling Tuesday that the state has no rational basis for denying patients treatment.
Florida lawmakers win round in congressional redistricting fight
As they try to defend a congressional redistricting plan, the Florida House and Senate will be able to challenge part of a 2010 constitutional amendment that set rules for drawing maps, a Leon County circuit judge said Monday.
As they try to defend a congressional redistricting plan, the Florida House and Senate will be able to challenge part of a 2010 constitutional amendment that set rules for drawing maps, a Leon County circuit judge said Monday.
Transgender adults in Florida blindsided that new law limits their access to health care
Debate surrounding Florida’s new restrictions on gender-affirming care focused largely on transgender children. But a new law that Republican presidential candidate and Gov. Ron DeSantis signed last month also made it difficult – even impossible – for many transgender adults to get treatment.
Debate surrounding Florida’s new restrictions on gender-affirming care focused largely on transgender children. But a new law that Republican presidential candidate and Gov. Ron DeSantis signed last month also made it difficult – even impossible – for many transgender adults to get treatment.
Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost slams Ron DeSantis on stage with Paramore
Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost – the first person from Gen. Z elected to Congress – performed last week with Paramore at her D.C. concert and while on stage, slammed Florida Gov. and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis.
Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost – the first person from Gen. Z elected to Congress – performed last week with Paramore at her D.C. concert and while on stage, slammed Florida Gov. and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis.
Disney lawsuit judge removes himself from case but not for reasons cited by DeSantis
A federal judge overseeing the First Amendment lawsuit that Walt Disney Parks filed against Gov.
A federal judge overseeing the First Amendment lawsuit that Walt Disney Parks filed against Gov.
Companies close stores across Florida as activists protest new immigration law
Activists on Thursday said they were fighting against Florida’s new immigration law.
Activists on Thursday said they were fighting against Florida’s new immigration law.
Debt ceiling: House OKs bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
The House has approved the debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending it to the Senate. President Joe Biden negotiated the deal with Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a U.S. default crisis.
DeSantis kicks off presidential campaign in Iowa, vows to ‘fight back’ against Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stepped into Iowa on Tuesday for the first time as a Republican presidential candidate and stepped up to Donald Trump, vowing to “fight back” against the former president as the GOP’s 2024 campaign enters a new phase.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stepped into Iowa on Tuesday for the first time as a Republican presidential candidate and stepped up to Donald Trump, vowing to “fight back” against the former president as the GOP’s 2024 campaign enters a new phase.