Florida lawmakers propose 'constitutional carry' to allow concealed weapons without licenses
Calling the proposal an effort to “remove the government permission slip,” House Speaker Paul Renner on Monday announced legislation that would allow people to carry concealed weapons without licenses.
Calling the proposal an effort to “remove the government permission slip,” House Speaker Paul Renner on Monday announced legislation that would allow people to carry concealed weapons without licenses.
DeSantis calls for teacher pay hikes, partisan school elections while attacking unions
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday called for another round of teacher pay hikes, while taking aim at teachers unions and calling for partisan elections and stricter term limits for school-board members.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday called for another round of teacher pay hikes, while taking aim at teachers unions and calling for partisan elections and stricter term limits for school-board members.
Florida’s rejection of Black history course stirs debate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reiterated Monday the state’s rejection of a proposed nationwide advanced African American studies course, saying it pushes a political agenda — something three authors cited in the state’s criticism accused him of doing in return.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reiterated Monday the state’s rejection of a proposed nationwide advanced African American studies course, saying it pushes a political agenda — something three authors cited in the state’s criticism accused him of doing in return.
DeSantis administration blocks high school African American AP studies class
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has blocked a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies from being taught in high schools, saying it violates state law and is historically inaccurate.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has blocked a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies from being taught in high schools, saying it violates state law and is historically inaccurate.
Florida congressman Steube injured after falling off ladder
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube sustained “several serious injuries” when he fell off a ladder while cutting trees on his property on Florida’s Gulf Coast, his office said Thursday.
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube sustained “several serious injuries” when he fell off a ladder while cutting trees on his property on Florida’s Gulf Coast, his office said Thursday.
DeSantis activates state guard as Cuban migrants flow into Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday mobilized the state national guard to help local officials respond to a large influx of Cuban migrants landing in the Florida Keys.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday mobilized the state national guard to help local officials respond to a large influx of Cuban migrants landing in the Florida Keys.
Ron DeSantis sworn in for second term as Florida governor
Gov. Ron DeSantis was sworn-in Tuesday morning on the steps of the Old Capitol to formally start his second term.
Gov. Ron DeSantis was sworn-in Tuesday morning on the steps of the Old Capitol to formally start his second term.
Florida elected officials must choose between day jobs or public office with new law
A new Florida law is forcing some public officials to choose between their day jobs or holding office. The law that took effect New Year's Day prohibits elected officials from working as lobbyists while holding public office — and it's already forced some to resign.
A new Florida law is forcing some public officials to choose between their day jobs or holding office. The law that took effect New Year's Day prohibits elected officials from working as lobbyists while holding public office — and it's already forced some to resign.
Orlando Democrat warns the state may ramp up anti-LGBT legislation
State Representative Anna Eskamani said Thursday night’s protest outside a drag queen Christmas show at The Plaza Live in Orlando is just the beginning.
State Representative Anna Eskamani said Thursday night’s protest outside a drag queen Christmas show at The Plaza Live in Orlando is just the beginning.
10 big legal battles in Florida to watch in 2023
From abortion to Big Tech to guns, Florida heads into 2023 with courts weighing high-profile legal fights. Here are 10 issues to watch:
From abortion to Big Tech to guns, Florida heads into 2023 with courts weighing high-profile legal fights. Here are 10 issues to watch:
New Florida laws take effect January 2023
From toll credits, and property insurance, to Miya's Law -- here are the new Florida laws that will take effect on January 1, 2023.
From toll credits, and property insurance, to Miya's Law -- here are the new Florida laws that will take effect on January 1, 2023.
DeSantis expects Florida lawmakers to pass 'constitutional carry' gun law in 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he expects state lawmakers will pass a major change in the state's gun laws next year to allow "constitutional carry," which would allow people to carry guns without state-issued concealed weapons licenses.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he expects state lawmakers will pass a major change in the state's gun laws next year to allow "constitutional carry," which would allow people to carry guns without state-issued concealed weapons licenses.
Massive bill passed to address Florida home insurance problem
Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that’s been stormy for three decades, approving legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money.
Florida lawmakers are trying to fix in three days a home insurance problem that’s been stormy for three decades, approving legislation designed more to keep private insurers in the state than to immediately save property owners money.
Florida's property insurance crisis: State Senate passes bill to overhaul property insurance system
The Florida Senate on Tuesday approved sweeping legislation that would overhaul the state’s property insurance system, which has struggled due to insolvencies, high costs and major storms.
The Florida Senate on Tuesday approved sweeping legislation that would overhaul the state’s property insurance system, which has struggled due to insolvencies, high costs and major storms.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wants grand jury investigation of COVID-19 vaccines
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that he plans to petition the state’s Supreme Court to convene a grand jury to investigate "any and all wrongdoing" with respect to the COVID-19 vaccines.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that he plans to petition the state’s Supreme Court to convene a grand jury to investigate "any and all wrongdoing" with respect to the COVID-19 vaccines.
Florida lawmakers to tackle property insurance crisis in second special session
Florida homeowners pay the highest property insurance premiums in the country, more than three times the national average. It's one of the reasons state lawmakers are meeting for a special session this week – to tackle the state's property insurance crisis.
Florida homeowners pay the highest property insurance premiums in the country, more than three times the national average. It's one of the reasons state lawmakers are meeting for a special session this week – to tackle the state's property insurance crisis.
Maxwell Frost, first Gen Z congressman from Florida, denied D.C. apartment over bad credit
Gen-Z Florida Democratic congressman Maxwell Frost came to Twitter to express his struggles with trying to find housing in D.C. as he awaits his new salary to kick in.
Gen-Z Florida Democratic congressman Maxwell Frost came to Twitter to express his struggles with trying to find housing in D.C. as he awaits his new salary to kick in.
Florida lawmaker resigns amid accusations he fraudulently obtained coronavirus-related loan
State Rep. Joe Harding resigned his House seat Thursday after being charged with fraudulently obtaining coronavirus-related business loans.
State Rep. Joe Harding resigned his House seat Thursday after being charged with fraudulently obtaining coronavirus-related business loans.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis among finalists for Time Magazine's 2022 Person of the Year
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reelection and his battle against what he characterized as the "woke agenda" of liberals has brought him more attention on the national stage — and it could earn him the title of Time Magazine's 2022 Person of the Year.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reelection and his battle against what he characterized as the "woke agenda" of liberals has brought him more attention on the national stage — and it could earn him the title of Time Magazine's 2022 Person of the Year.
Plane flies over Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate: 'YOU LOST AGAIN DONALD!'
Hours before former President Donald Trump is expected to make a "big announcement" at his Mar-a-Lago estate – potentially about a possible 2024 presidential bid – someone else was seemingly looking to overshadow that announcement.
Hours before former President Donald Trump is expected to make a "big announcement" at his Mar-a-Lago estate – potentially about a possible 2024 presidential bid – someone else was seemingly looking to overshadow that announcement.