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Republicans in Florida’s capitol restart push to lower the gun-buying age
Read full article: Republicans in Florida’s capitol restart push to lower the gun-buying ageGun rights advocates have been fighting to overturn a Florida law setting the minimum age to buy a gun at 21 since the day the measure was signed, in the wake of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida in 2018.
Rep. Debbie Mayfield rips DeSantis in candidacy dispute
Read full article: Rep. Debbie Mayfield rips DeSantis in candidacy disputeRepublican state Rep. Debbie Mayfield of Melbourne lashed out Wednesday against Gov. Ron DeSantis after his administration blocked her from qualifying to run in a special election to replace outgoing Sen. Randy Fine.
Florida House, Senate unveil new leaders, committees ahead of next session
Read full article: Florida House, Senate unveil new leaders, committees ahead of next sessionIncoming House Speaker Daniel Perez on Thursday rolled out changes to House committees, while saying lawmakers have “spent taxpayer funds excessively and indiscriminately in the last few years.”
Florida Gov. DeSantis calls on lawmakers to address issues facing condo owners
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis calls on lawmakers to address issues facing condo ownersA 2022 bill set requirements for inspections of condominium buildings that are three stories or higher. But now, some condo owners are being hit with huge assessments and fees to meet the new law's deadline early in the new year.
Gov. DeSantis urges lawmakers to address condo affordability crisis sooner than later
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis urges lawmakers to address condo affordability crisis sooner than laterGov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that lawmakers should act before the 2025 regular legislative session to address problems facing condominium associations and owners, including soaring costs.
Abortion ‘statement’ fight goes to Florida Supreme Court
Read full article: Abortion ‘statement’ fight goes to Florida Supreme CourtA political committee leading efforts to pass a constitutional amendment on abortion rights has asked the Florida Supreme Court to invalidate a revised "financial impact statement" that would appear on the November ballot with the initiative.
Florida Senate president’s husband dies after fall
Read full article: Florida Senate president’s husband dies after fallJohn Passidomo, the husband of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, died Wednesday after falling and suffering massive head trauma and other injuries, according to a memo distributed by the Florida Senate.
DeSantis signs major health care package
Read full article: DeSantis signs major health care packageGov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a package of bills that supporters say will help improve access to health care, boost the number of doctors in Florida and address issues such as mental-health treatment.
Your Florida Daily: Body of missing teen Madeline Soto found, thousands of travelers delayed at MCO
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Body of missing teen Madeline Soto found, thousands of travelers delayed at MCOThe big question is what will come next for her mother’s boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, the prime suspect in her death.
Renner, DeSantis near deal on Florida's social media bill, Senate president says
Read full article: Renner, DeSantis near deal on Florida's social media bill, Senate president saysWith a Friday deadline looming, House Speaker Paul Renner said Wednesday that he and Gov. Ron DeSantis are trying to work out differences on a bill aimed at keeping children under age 16 off social-media platforms.
Florida monuments, flags bills could be dead for legislative session
Read full article: Florida monuments, flags bills could be dead for legislative sessionControversial bills aimed at preventing local governments from removing historical monuments and restricting the types of flags flown at schools and other public buildings appear to be dead in the Florida Senate.
Fewer tax holidays, new money for prisons: Florida budget talks begin
Read full article: Fewer tax holidays, new money for prisons: Florida budget talks beginWith spending plans topping $115 billion, the House and Senate continued moving closer Wednesday to negotiations on a final budget for next year.
As Florida Senate moves on social media ban, Instagram issues new teen restrictions
Read full article: As Florida Senate moves on social media ban, Instagram issues new teen restrictionsA bill banning social media for Florida children under 16 will be heard in the Florida Senate, according to the chamber’s president.
Florida Senate scales back, OKs school ‘deregulation’ plan
Read full article: Florida Senate scales back, OKs school ‘deregulation’ planThe Florida Senate on Wednesday passed a suite of bills aimed at “deregulation” of public schools, with one measure undergoing a significant change that nixed a provision related to the state’s third-grade literacy policy after it was heavily criticized by former Gov. Jeb Bush.
Your Florida Daily: Possible tornadoes slice through Florida, Walt Disney World resumes unlimited park hopping
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Possible tornadoes slice through Florida, Walt Disney World resumes unlimited park hoppingWhile no deaths have been reported in Florida, there have been several injuries.
School recess will stay the same after Florida lawmakers proposed ending mandate
Read full article: School recess will stay the same after Florida lawmakers proposed ending mandateBills to make several reforms to Florida public schools are on the fast track in the Florida Senate, but a provision that would have fundamentally changed school recess rules is being left behind.
Fight over sports betting in Florida now heading to state Supreme Court
Read full article: Fight over sports betting in Florida now heading to state Supreme CourtThe groups who have been suing to stop the Seminole Tribe from implementing sports betting in Florida have now taken their case to the Florida Supreme Court.
Florida health insurance rate better, still lags rest of the country
Read full article: Florida health insurance rate better, still lags rest of the countryWith top Florida lawmakers signaling that health care issues could be a priority during next year’s legislative session, a report released Thursday showed that Florida saw improvement in 2022 in people having health insurance — but still trailed most of the country.
Florida Senate sends 8-year school term limit bill to Gov. DeSantis
Read full article: Florida Senate sends 8-year school term limit bill to Gov. DeSantisThe 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.
Florida Senate proposes more election law changes
Read full article: Florida Senate proposes more election law changesThe Florida Senate on Monday released a 98-page bill that includes proposed changes ranging from clamping down on voter-registration groups to relaxing campaign-finance reporting rules.
Florida governor signs bill banning local rent control, appropriating $711M for affordable housing projects
Read full article: Florida governor signs bill banning local rent control, appropriating $711M for affordable housing projectsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Wednesday morning in Collier County to sign SB 102, the “Live Local Act.”
Florida Legislature OKs incentives for affordable housing, bans rent control
Read full article: Florida Legislature OKs incentives for affordable housing, bans rent controlWith approval Friday from the Florida House, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s $711 million effort to make housing more affordable for working Floridians is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Gov. DeSantis touts tax relief proposals, discusses Disney and Trump during event in Ocala
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis touts tax relief proposals, discusses Disney and Trump during event in OcalaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference on Wednesday at an appliance store in Ocala to highlight tax relief proposals he made earlier this month when pitching a $114.8 billion state budget.
Florida state senator considers expanding Parental Rights in Education law
Read full article: Florida state senator considers expanding Parental Rights in Education lawThe Florida Senate president said she is considering expanding the Parental Rights in Education law to additional grade levels in schools.
Florida lawmakers will discuss these issues during the upcoming special session on insurance
Read full article: Florida lawmakers will discuss these issues during the upcoming special session on insuranceWith Florida’s property insurance system in turmoil, state lawmakers could be poised to take major steps to try to stabilize the market during a special legislative session next week.
Passidomo points to housing, wildlife corridor as Florida Senate priorities
Read full article: Passidomo points to housing, wildlife corridor as Florida Senate prioritiesArmed with a large majority, Naples Republican Kathleen Passidomo outlined what she described as a voter-supported “conservative agenda” as she became Florida Senate president Tuesday.