Gov. DeSantis signs 2 bills into to law to fight opioid epidemic in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed two bills into law that aim to fight the opioid epidemic in Florida. The Florida governor signed Senate Bill 718 and Senate Bill 66 during a news conference at the Seminole County Sheriff's Office Professional Development Center in Sanford on Monday morning.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed two bills into law that aim to fight the opioid epidemic in Florida. The Florida governor signed Senate Bill 718 and Senate Bill 66 during a news conference at the Seminole County Sheriff's Office Professional Development Center in Sanford on Monday morning.
District 5 seat: Who are the potential candidates, when could special election be
The city of Orlando will soon discuss the future of the District 5 seat and community members are announcing their intentions to run.
The city of Orlando will soon discuss the future of the District 5 seat and community members are announcing their intentions to run.
Could legalizing recreational pot bring more crime to Florida?
One of the big questions voters might have is how legal adult-use marijuana impacts a community. Will it lead to significant health impacts? Will it make it easier for kids to get cannabis? Will it worsen crime?
One of the big questions voters might have is how legal adult-use marijuana impacts a community. Will it lead to significant health impacts? Will it make it easier for kids to get cannabis? Will it worsen crime?
New dashboard tracks healthcare cost to taxpayers for Florida's undocumented residents
The state's Hospital Patient Immigration Status Dashboard – is new and some state lawmakers say it's needed.
The state's Hospital Patient Immigration Status Dashboard – is new and some state lawmakers say it's needed.
Here's all 38 bills Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law this month
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has had a busy month, signing 38 bills into law in March.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has had a busy month, signing 38 bills into law in March.
Giant wine bottles to soon be sold on Florida store shelves
Wine enthusiasts rejoice!
Wine enthusiasts rejoice!
Disney, DeSantis reach settlement over lawsuit
The two sides of reached a settlement in the state court fight over how the park is developed in the future.
The two sides of reached a settlement in the state court fight over how the park is developed in the future.
Florida social media ban: Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill to ban social media for some kids, teens
Florida will have one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges — under a bill signed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday.
Florida will have one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges — under a bill signed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday.
Donald Trump wins Florida's Primary Election, while Haley outperforms DeSantis
Former president Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, has won Florida's primary election, according to the Associated Press.
Former president Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, has won Florida's primary election, according to the Associated Press.
Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill accused of financial exploitation of 96-year-old woman
Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill is at the center of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation about alleged financial exploitation of an elderly woman.
Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill is at the center of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation about alleged financial exploitation of an elderly woman.
Why Florida Democrats will not vote in Presidential Preference Primary
The Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) plays a crucial role in the selection process of presidential candidates within Florida's major political parties. However, if you are registered with the Democratic Party, you will not receive a ballot in this PPP.
The Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) plays a crucial role in the selection process of presidential candidates within Florida's major political parties. However, if you are registered with the Democratic Party, you will not receive a ballot in this PPP.
Florida University closes DEI office, eliminates 13 positions, moves $5M to comply with state rules
The University of Florida has closed its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office and eliminated at least 13 positions to comply with new state education regulations.
The University of Florida has closed its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office and eliminated at least 13 positions to comply with new state education regulations.
Florida legislation would allow Satanists to volunteer in schools
A pair of bills in the Florida State Legislature could allow Satanic priests to volunteer in Florida schools. Senate Bill 1044, and companion House Bill 931, let public schools allow volunteer chaplains to provide student counseling services.
A pair of bills in the Florida State Legislature could allow Satanic priests to volunteer in Florida schools. Senate Bill 1044, and companion House Bill 931, let public schools allow volunteer chaplains to provide student counseling services.
Florida voters could have say in race for Senate Republican leadership
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, 82, said he’s done as leader in November. McConnell will end his run as the longest serving Senate leader in U.S. history. Who will take over?
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, 82, said he’s done as leader in November. McConnell will end his run as the longest serving Senate leader in U.S. history. Who will take over?
Florida voters could influence Senate GOP leader
As Mitch McConnell prepares to end his run as the longest-serving senate leader in U.S. history - Florida voters could have a say in the race for the GOP's new leadership.
As Mitch McConnell prepares to end his run as the longest-serving senate leader in U.S. history - Florida voters could have a say in the race for the GOP's new leadership.
Florida House could vote on homeless bill during Friday session
Florida lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill Friday that would ban camping in public spaces. Some critics of the bill say it targets homeless people. House members debated the bill on the house floor Thursday.
Florida lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill Friday that would ban camping in public spaces. Some critics of the bill say it targets homeless people. House members debated the bill on the house floor Thursday.
Florida social media bill passes amid concerns from Gov. DeSantis
Florida lawmakers on Thursday gave final approval to a bill that seeks to keep children under age 16 off social-media platforms, as Gov. Ron DeSantis continued to raise concerns about the measure.
Florida lawmakers on Thursday gave final approval to a bill that seeks to keep children under age 16 off social-media platforms, as Gov. Ron DeSantis continued to raise concerns about the measure.
'Unborn Child' bill advances in Florida House
A House committee on Wednesday approved a controversial measure that would allow parents to file civil lawsuits seeking damages for the wrongful death of an “unborn child," with critics of the bill saying it is too broad and could shrink the number of doctors who deliver babies in Florida.
A House committee on Wednesday approved a controversial measure that would allow parents to file civil lawsuits seeking damages for the wrongful death of an “unborn child," with critics of the bill saying it is too broad and could shrink the number of doctors who deliver babies in Florida.
Florida Form 6 facing lawsuit
A lawsuit has now been filed against Form 6 - the law forcing Florida officials to disclose their financial information
A lawsuit has now been filed against Form 6 - the law forcing Florida officials to disclose their financial information
Left lane bill heads to Florida senate
A bill that's designed to prevent people from driving in the left lane slowly just passed the house today
A bill that's designed to prevent people from driving in the left lane slowly just passed the house today