Tensions mount between Palm Bay City Council, Rep. Fine over funding
A funding fallout in Palm Bay now has city leaders getting the governor involved.
A funding fallout in Palm Bay now has city leaders getting the governor involved.
Gov. DeSantis to expand sexual orientation and gender identity law to all grades
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial Parental Rights in Education law, which critics call the "Don't Say Gay" law.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial Parental Rights in Education law, which critics call the "Don't Say Gay" law.
'Drag & Donuts' event at Florida school canceled after state questions appropriateness
A Florida high school organization's after-school event, dubbed "Drag & Donuts," has been canceled following intervention by state officials, according to the school's principal.
A Florida high school organization's after-school event, dubbed "Drag & Donuts," has been canceled following intervention by state officials, according to the school's principal.
Florida lawmakers could override tenant bill of rights laws
After some cities and counties have passed ordinances about renters’ rights, a Florida House panel on Monday approved a bill that would lead to state law trumping local regulations governing landlords and tenants.
After some cities and counties have passed ordinances about renters’ rights, a Florida House panel on Monday approved a bill that would lead to state law trumping local regulations governing landlords and tenants.
Partisan school board elections head to full Florida House
Florida voters would decide whether to hold partisan school-board elections under a proposed constitutional amendment that is ready to go before the full House.
Florida voters would decide whether to hold partisan school-board elections under a proposed constitutional amendment that is ready to go before the full House.
Florida House panel backs lowering age to buy guns
With backing from Speaker Paul Renner, a House panel on Monday approved a bill that would lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 to buy rifles and other long guns in Florida.
With backing from Speaker Paul Renner, a House panel on Monday approved a bill that would lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 to buy rifles and other long guns in Florida.
Florida school voucher expansion heads to full State House
A proposal that would make all Florida students eligible to receive taxpayer-backed school vouchers is headed to the full House, after getting some changes Friday.
A proposal that would make all Florida students eligible to receive taxpayer-backed school vouchers is headed to the full House, after getting some changes Friday.
DeSantis doubles down on education policies
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his education policies. He has faced some backlash over reports of book bans and his administration's blocking of some African American studies coursework claiming it violated state law and was historically inaccurate.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his education policies. He has faced some backlash over reports of book bans and his administration's blocking of some African American studies coursework claiming it violated state law and was historically inaccurate.
10 big Issues in Florida's 60-day legislative session
Florida lawmakers are starting their annual 60-day legislative session with 10 big issues including affordable housing and school vouchers.
Florida lawmakers are starting their annual 60-day legislative session with 10 big issues including affordable housing and school vouchers.
Trump leads 2024 GOP presidential preference poll
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Central Florida lawmaker's blogger registration bill ‘insane,’ Gingrich tweets
A Republican lawmaker in Central Florida wants bloggers who write about elected officials to register with the state, a proposal that’s raised First Amendment concerns and the ire of GOP firebrand Newt Gingrich.
A Republican lawmaker in Central Florida wants bloggers who write about elected officials to register with the state, a proposal that’s raised First Amendment concerns and the ire of GOP firebrand Newt Gingrich.
Florida lawmakers target treatments for trans youths with 2 new bills
Two House Republicans filed a proposal Friday that would make it illegal for doctors to provide treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender minors.
Two House Republicans filed a proposal Friday that would make it illegal for doctors to provide treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender minors.
DeSantis takes aim at prosecutor after TV crew attack
Fresh off removing one Democratic prosecutor, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is eyeing another over how she handled cases involving a suspect charged with fatally shooting a TV reporter, a 9-year-old girl and a woman last week.
Fresh off removing one Democratic prosecutor, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is eyeing another over how she handled cases involving a suspect charged with fatally shooting a TV reporter, a 9-year-old girl and a woman last week.
'Ultimate Cancel Act': Florida Republican proposes bill to 'cancel' Democratic Party
Florida state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia filed SB 1248, an act that would cancel the state's Democratic Party.
Florida state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia filed SB 1248, an act that would cancel the state's Democratic Party.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill to overhaul Reedy Creek district
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB9 on Monday morning, which renames and restructures the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which allowed Walt Disney World to self-govern itself.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB9 on Monday morning, which renames and restructures the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which allowed Walt Disney World to self-govern itself.
Gov. DeSantis signs Reedy Creek bill: 'Corporate kingdom finally comes to an end'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivers remarks before signing HB9, which renames and reorganizes the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which allowed Walt Disney World to self-govern itself.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivers remarks before signing HB9, which renames and reorganizes the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which allowed Walt Disney World to self-govern itself.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill to rename, reorganize Disney's Reedy Creek district
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB9, a bill passed earlier this month by the Florida Senate and House of Representatives, that reorganizes – and eventually renames – the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which allowed Walt Disney World to self-govern itself.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB9, a bill passed earlier this month by the Florida Senate and House of Representatives, that reorganizes – and eventually renames – the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which allowed Walt Disney World to self-govern itself.
Florida House tees up concealed weapons bill
The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday backed a proposal that combines allowing people to carry concealed firearms without licenses and efforts to improve school safety, despite Democratic arguments that easing gun restrictions would increase violence.
The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday backed a proposal that combines allowing people to carry concealed firearms without licenses and efforts to improve school safety, despite Democratic arguments that easing gun restrictions would increase violence.
DeSantis says migrant flights lawsuit ‘moot’ because of new Florida law
Arguing that the case is “moot” because of a bill passed during a special legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed after the state flew about 50 migrants from Texas to Massachusetts in September.
Arguing that the case is “moot” because of a bill passed during a special legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed after the state flew about 50 migrants from Texas to Massachusetts in September.
Florida bill would make some methods of spreading antisemitism illegal
Visitors of the Daytona International Speedway were greeted Saturday by messages of hate, authorities said. One of the anti-Semitic messages was projected onto the grandstand by someone nearby.
Visitors of the Daytona International Speedway were greeted Saturday by messages of hate, authorities said. One of the anti-Semitic messages was projected onto the grandstand by someone nearby.