Florida Senate passes proposed six-week abortion bill
The Florida Senate on Monday approved a bill to ban abortions after six weeks, a measure supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis as the Republican prepares to launch his expected presidential candidacy.
The Florida Senate on Monday approved a bill to ban abortions after six weeks, a measure supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis as the Republican prepares to launch his expected presidential candidacy.
Florida politicians react to Donald Trump's criminal indictment
Former U.S. President Donald Trump was indicted on Thursday by a New York grand jury after years of investigations into his business, politics, and personal dealings.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump was indicted on Thursday by a New York grand jury after years of investigations into his business, politics, and personal dealings.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Trump indictment: 'Florida will not assist in an extradition request'
Following news that former president Donald Trump had been indicted by a New York grand jury, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state would not assist with an extradition request, should Trump not surrender to authorities in New York.
Following news that former president Donald Trump had been indicted by a New York grand jury, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state would not assist with an extradition request, should Trump not surrender to authorities in New York.
State Attorney Worrell challenges Osceola County Sheriff's criticism
Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell challenged criticism from Osceola County Sheriff Marco Lopez, who held a press conference last week alleging that people arrested on drug charges were not being prosecuted. Worrell said 36 cases were pending, 12 cases were downgraded, and 14 were dropped.
Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell challenged criticism from Osceola County Sheriff Marco Lopez, who held a press conference last week alleging that people arrested on drug charges were not being prosecuted. Worrell said 36 cases were pending, 12 cases were downgraded, and 14 were dropped.
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Florida Legislature moving quickly on DeSantis priorities
From expanding gun rights to going after “woke" investors, the Florida Legislature is quickly moving on a list of bills that will give Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis conservative-pleasing policy successes as he is expecged to launch a presidential campaign.
From expanding gun rights to going after “woke" investors, the Florida Legislature is quickly moving on a list of bills that will give Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis conservative-pleasing policy successes as he is expecged to launch a presidential campaign.
Florida House backs concealed weapons change
Continuing to quickly pass high-profile legislation, the House on Friday approved a measure that would allow Floridians to carry firearms without concealed-weapons licenses, which Republicans compared to a government “permission slip.”
Continuing to quickly pass high-profile legislation, the House on Friday approved a measure that would allow Floridians to carry firearms without concealed-weapons licenses, which Republicans compared to a government “permission slip.”
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.