Florida special session: House, Senate and DeSantis billions apart on spending plan as budget deadline nears
For the second year in a row, Florida lawmakers have been forced into overtime to finalize the state budget.
For the second year in a row, Florida lawmakers have been forced into overtime to finalize the state budget.
Florida redistricting map would split Tampa into 3 districts
The new congressional map approved by the Florida House and Senate will greatly impact voters in the Bay Area if it survives a legal challenge.
The new congressional map approved by the Florida House and Senate will greatly impact voters in the Bay Area if it survives a legal challenge.
Florida lawmakers approve DeSantis-backed redistricting map that could redraw Bay Area's political future
Florida lawmakers approved a sweeping congressional redistricting overhaul Wednesday during a special session, advancing a controversial new map that could dramatically reshape the state’s political boundaries and spark immediate legal battles.
Florida lawmakers approved a sweeping congressional redistricting overhaul Wednesday during a special session, advancing a controversial new map that could dramatically reshape the state’s political boundaries and spark immediate legal battles.
Florida law will limit local green policies, environmentalists share concerns
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1217 into law on Wednesday afternoon in Jacksonville. The law will prohibit local and state government entities from enforcing ‘net-zero’ greenhouse gas emissions policies.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1217 into law on Wednesday afternoon in Jacksonville. The law will prohibit local and state government entities from enforcing ‘net-zero’ greenhouse gas emissions policies.
Gov. DeSantis signs new Florida law paving way for air taxis and advanced air mobility
The next step in air travel is ready for liftoff as a new law was signed to lay groundwork for advanced air mobility in airports across Florida.
The next step in air travel is ready for liftoff as a new law was signed to lay groundwork for advanced air mobility in airports across Florida.
Florida attorney general investigates OpenAI, claims ChatGPT assisted FSU mass shooter
Generative AI is prompting some questions in Florida, as the state attorney general’s office launched an investigation into Open AI and ChatGPT.
Generative AI is prompting some questions in Florida, as the state attorney general’s office launched an investigation into Open AI and ChatGPT.
Florida redistricting battle heats up as DeSantis warns lawmakers: ‘It will happen one way or another’
Florida’s looming redistricting fight is intensifying, with Gov. Ron DeSantis signaling a congressional map overhaul is coming soon even as key details remain unresolved.
Florida’s looming redistricting fight is intensifying, with Gov. Ron DeSantis signaling a congressional map overhaul is coming soon even as key details remain unresolved.
Father continues push for hands-free law in Florida after son's death in 2014 distracted driving crash
Checking your phone behind the wheel can be a deadly gamble, and it’s why a few Florida lawmakers have tried to get a hands-free driving bill off the ground.
Checking your phone behind the wheel can be a deadly gamble, and it’s why a few Florida lawmakers have tried to get a hands-free driving bill off the ground.
Florida lawmakers pass domestic violence reform, it now awaits the Governor's signature
Proposed legislation in Florida would raise penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders and expand resources for survivors.
Proposed legislation in Florida would raise penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders and expand resources for survivors.
Florida Legislature advances crackdown on recreational nitrous oxide
Florida lawmakers are debating new restrictions on the retail sale of nitrous oxide, a gas commonly used for legitimate culinary and medical purposes but increasingly abused recreationally.
Florida lawmakers are debating new restrictions on the retail sale of nitrous oxide, a gas commonly used for legitimate culinary and medical purposes but increasingly abused recreationally.
Florida bill could allow armed volunteers at houses of worship
A bill that unanimously passed through the Florida Senate last week could change how churches, temples and mosques handle security.
A bill that unanimously passed through the Florida Senate last week could change how churches, temples and mosques handle security.
Florida agriculture bill causes concern about free speech, sponsors defend it
House Bill 433 (Section 47) and Senate Bill 290 (Section 48) spell out a new non-disparagement law for agriculture. This would mean that Floridians could be sued if they knowingly spread false information about agricultural products or practices.
House Bill 433 (Section 47) and Senate Bill 290 (Section 48) spell out a new non-disparagement law for agriculture. This would mean that Floridians could be sued if they knowingly spread false information about agricultural products or practices.
Advocates head to Tallahassee to push for continued cancer funding
A bus filled with cancer patients, survivors, doctors and researchers left Moffitt Cancer Center’s McKinley Campus early Wednesday, headed for the Florida Capitol.
A bus filled with cancer patients, survivors, doctors and researchers left Moffitt Cancer Center’s McKinley Campus early Wednesday, headed for the Florida Capitol.
Florida lawmakers revisit hurricane law after critics say it froze local planning
A state senator from Tampa Bay is trying to fix a hurricane recovery bill that he sponsored last year.
A state senator from Tampa Bay is trying to fix a hurricane recovery bill that he sponsored last year.
Florida lawmakers weigh new contracts, pay rules as teacher vacancies grow
Wednesday marks the second day of Florida’s 2026 regular legislative session, and lawmakers are turning their focus to Florida’s growing teacher shortage.
Wednesday marks the second day of Florida’s 2026 regular legislative session, and lawmakers are turning their focus to Florida’s growing teacher shortage.
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Florida’s ‘Schools of Hope’ program expected to be major focus as lawmakers head back to Tallahassee
Florida lawmakers are heading back to work as the legislative session begins, and education is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched issues.
Florida lawmakers are heading back to work as the legislative session begins, and education is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched issues.
Florida lawmakers to consider mandatory recess for middle schoolers
A new proposal filed in Tallahassee aims to give older kids a break during the school day.
A new proposal filed in Tallahassee aims to give older kids a break during the school day.
Tampa high school students' bill on e-bike safety officially filed after losing classmate
Students from Freedom High School have taken legislative matters into their own hands. State Representative Susan Valdes recently introduced a bill aimed at enhancing safety measures for young riders, a proposal that originated from some determined teens.
Students from Freedom High School have taken legislative matters into their own hands. State Representative Susan Valdes recently introduced a bill aimed at enhancing safety measures for young riders, a proposal that originated from some determined teens.
New proposal could fast-track grocery stores in Florida’s 'food deserts'
State Rep. Michele Rayner has introduced House Bill 337, which would allow local governments to streamline zoning rules and expedite approvals for small-footprint grocery stores offering nutrient-dense foods in food-insecure areas.
State Rep. Michele Rayner has introduced House Bill 337, which would allow local governments to streamline zoning rules and expedite approvals for small-footprint grocery stores offering nutrient-dense foods in food-insecure areas.