Disney monorail inspections bill headed for Gov. DeSantis
The Florida House on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that would lead to the state Department of Transportation inspecting Walt Disney World’s monorail system, as Gov. Ron DeSantis is locked in a battle with Disney.
The Florida House on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that would lead to the state Department of Transportation inspecting Walt Disney World’s monorail system, as Gov. Ron DeSantis is locked in a battle with Disney.
Immigration changes teed up for DeSantis
As he opened the 2023 legislative session nearly two months ago, Gov. Ron DeSantis targeted illegal immigration.
As he opened the 2023 legislative session nearly two months ago, Gov. Ron DeSantis targeted illegal immigration.
Florida woman arrested for throwing glass of wine at Rep. Matt Gaetz at food festival: affidavit
A woman was arrested over the weekend in Florida under suspicion of battery after she threw a glass of wine at Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz.
A woman was arrested over the weekend in Florida under suspicion of battery after she threw a glass of wine at Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Bill imposing 8-year school term limits headed to DeSantis
The Florida Senate on Monday gave final approval to a bill that would impose eight-year term limits on county school-board members, readying the issue to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The Florida Senate on Monday gave final approval to a bill that would impose eight-year term limits on county school-board members, readying the issue to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
March for Our Dreams and Freedom attendees send message to Florida lawmakers
People from all different walks of life converged at Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando on Monday night for the March for Our Dreams and Freedom.
People from all different walks of life converged at Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando on Monday night for the March for Our Dreams and Freedom.
Florida House backs measure to lower gun-buying age
The Florida House on Friday passed a measure that would lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 to buy rifles and other “long” guns, voting to scrap a high-profile change passed after a 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
The Florida House on Friday passed a measure that would lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 to buy rifles and other “long” guns, voting to scrap a high-profile change passed after a 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
Florida senator proposes new distinctively marked license plates for registered sex offenders
A Florida Senator added an amendment to a bill that would require registered sex offenders to have license plates on their cars with the words "sexual offender" marked in red, along with some other stipulations.
A Florida Senator added an amendment to a bill that would require registered sex offenders to have license plates on their cars with the words "sexual offender" marked in red, along with some other stipulations.
Panel: Florida election law didn’t target Black voters
A federal appeals court upheld a Florida election law Thursday that a lower court had ruled was aimed at suppressing Black voters.
A federal appeals court upheld a Florida election law Thursday that a lower court had ruled was aimed at suppressing Black voters.
DeSantis calls Disney lawsuit ‘political,’ without 'merit'
A day after being sued in federal court by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday called the lawsuit “political” and without “merit.”
A day after being sued in federal court by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday called the lawsuit “political” and without “merit.”
DeSantis-backed New College board scraps 5 professors tenure
The New College of Florida trustees now dominated by conservatives appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis voted Wednesday to deny tenure to five professors, overriding concerns by faculty and students that the decision poses a threat to academic freedom.
The New College of Florida trustees now dominated by conservatives appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis voted Wednesday to deny tenure to five professors, overriding concerns by faculty and students that the decision poses a threat to academic freedom.
Florida Senate passes controversial elections changes
The Florida Senate on Wednesday approved a sweeping elections bill aimed at continuing Republican leaders’ efforts to crack down on voter-registration groups and ensuring Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn’t have to resign from office to run for president.
The Florida Senate on Wednesday approved a sweeping elections bill aimed at continuing Republican leaders’ efforts to crack down on voter-registration groups and ensuring Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn’t have to resign from office to run for president.
Bathroom bill backed by Florida lawmakers as drag queens march on Tallahassee
A key Senate committee on Tuesday approved a scaled-back proposal aimed at requiring transgender men and women to use restrooms that line up with their sex assigned at birth, as protesters marched to the Capitol to speak out against bills targeting the LGBTQ community.
A key Senate committee on Tuesday approved a scaled-back proposal aimed at requiring transgender men and women to use restrooms that line up with their sex assigned at birth, as protesters marched to the Capitol to speak out against bills targeting the LGBTQ community.
Florida GOP set to remove hurdle to DeSantis White House bid
Florida Republicans are poised to change state law to allow Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president without having to leave office, according to legislation filed Tuesday.
Florida Republicans are poised to change state law to allow Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president without having to leave office, according to legislation filed Tuesday.
Drag queens, allies to protest outside Florida Capitol Building Tuesday
Several hundred drag queens and their allies will be protesting outside the Florida capitol Tuesday against anti-drag bills and any possible future anti-LGBTQ legislation.
Several hundred drag queens and their allies will be protesting outside the Florida capitol Tuesday against anti-drag bills and any possible future anti-LGBTQ legislation.
Florida city sets age limit for Pride festival, cancels parade, over 'anti-drag' bill uncertainty
Officials in a Florida city have canceled a gay pride parade and restricted other pride events to people 21 years and older in anticipation of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signing a bill meant to keep children out of drag shows.
Officials in a Florida city have canceled a gay pride parade and restricted other pride events to people 21 years and older in anticipation of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signing a bill meant to keep children out of drag shows.
Florida eases path for death penalty after Parkland verdict
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Thursday ending a unanimous jury requirement in death penalty sentencing, a response to a verdict that spared the life of a school shooter who killed 17 people.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Thursday ending a unanimous jury requirement in death penalty sentencing, a response to a verdict that spared the life of a school shooter who killed 17 people.
Florida voters will get to decide on partisan school board elections on 2024 ballot
The Florida Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to shift to holding partisan school-board elections.
The Florida Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to a proposed constitutional amendment that seeks to shift to holding partisan school-board elections.
Florida education board approves expanding Parental Rights law through 12th grade
The Florida Board of Education approved a ban on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades on Wednesday, at the request of Gov. Ron DeSantis as he gears up for an expected presidential run.
The Florida Board of Education approved a ban on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades on Wednesday, at the request of Gov. Ron DeSantis as he gears up for an expected presidential run.
DeSantis vs. Disney World: Proposed amendment could revoke development agreement
A day after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would use the state Legislature to revoke a development agreement The Walt Disney Company signed with the previous board of the Reedy Creek Improvement District – now known as the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District – a state legislator has filed an amendment to nullify that agreement.
A day after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would use the state Legislature to revoke a development agreement The Walt Disney Company signed with the previous board of the Reedy Creek Improvement District – now known as the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District – a state legislator has filed an amendment to nullify that agreement.
'Transphobia day at the Capitol': Florida House expected to pass transgender bills
The Florida House on Wednesday is expected to pass three fiercely debated bills about transgender people, targeting drag shows, treatments such as hormone therapy and puberty blockers and bathroom use.
The Florida House on Wednesday is expected to pass three fiercely debated bills about transgender people, targeting drag shows, treatments such as hormone therapy and puberty blockers and bathroom use.