The Florida Legislature passed a bill that will allow school districts to get around 2023 requirements for later start times for public and charter middle and high schools this week, sending the bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature.

In the latest move surrounding property taxes in the state, Florida lawmakers are making another push to tamp down on them.

On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis finally signed eight bills that arrived on his desk last week.

Florida is poised to become the second state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over the concerns of dentists and public health advocates who say the mineral is a safe, effective way to protect people of all ages from developing cavities.

The Florida House on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill that would prevent local governments from adding fluoride to water supplies and take aim at labeling of plant-based products as milk, meat and eggs.

A bill aimed at improving how Florida identifies and regulates dangerous dogs is one step closer to becoming law.

While the beaver-lovin’ Buc-ee’s gas station chain has already made headway into Florida, there are still more stores on the horizon.

A bill championed by an Orange County mother that would require EpiPen and anaphylaxis training in some school programs is a step closer to getting to Gov. DeSantis’ desk.

On Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared that flags across the state will soon be flown at half-staff.

Despite support from many parents and state leaders, a parental control bill failed to make it through the House this week.

After a Brevard County teacher was found to have violated state law by calling a student by a “preferred name,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke with News 6 to give his two cents on the matter.

A bill containing language that would have allowed property developers to get around county rural boundary requirements failed in the Florida Senate on Thursday. The Senate rejected SB 1080 on a vote of 18 to 19. Nine Republicans joined the 10 Senate Democrats in defeating the bill.

On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office announced that he received eight new bills awaiting his signature.

Student survivors of last week’s deadly shooting at Florida State University are urging legislators to block an effort to reverse a law passed in the wake of the 2018 Parkland shooting that raised the state’s gun-buying age from 18 to 21.

Homeowners in Florida would be allowed to use “reasonable force” against surveillance drones under a new bill pushed by lawmakers.

Days after a mass shooting at nearby Florida State University, the state Senate appears poised to scuttle a controversial proposal that would allow people under age 21 to buy rifles and other long guns.

A Lake County commissioner aims to discuss the possibility of a local immigration law similar to Senate Bill 4-C.

On Monday, the Florida Lottery announced the winner of a $1 million prize from the FLORIDA 300X THE CASH scratch-off game.

A proposed bill in Tallahassee that would require EpiPen and anaphylaxis training for some schools is being heard in its final Senate committee Monday afternoon.

Classes will resume at Florida State University on Monday, four days after a deadly shooting on campus left two people dead and six others injured.

In a message sent on Saturday, FSU President Richard McCullough acknowledged that the community is mourning after a tragic event that occurred on April 17.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed four new bills into law on Friday, according to his office.

We are learning more about the 20-year-old Florida State University student accused of committing a mass shooting Thursday from court records from his parents' years-long custody battle.

Two people were killed and six others were injured when a gunman opened fire at Florida State University.

Two people were killed and six others were wounded after a gunman opened fire at Florida State University.

Lauren Book, a former state senator from South Florida, is one of the 42 million survivors of child sexual abuse living in the U.S. She started the non-profit Lauren’s Kids to educate adults and children about sexual abuse prevention.

Following a fatal shooting at Florida State University’s campus in Tallahassee on Thursday, the university’s president released a statement regarding what happened.

Seeking to “restore confidence” in its mission, directors of an embattled foundation affiliated with First Lady Casey DeSantis’ signature Hope Florida welfare-assistance program on Thursday agreed to strengthen the nonprofit’s structure amid widening scrutiny by the Florida House.

Following a fatal shooting at Florida State University on Thursday, News 6 takes a look back at the history of campus shootings in recent decades.

On Thursday, a shooting at Florida State University left at least two people dead and five others hospitalized, according to investigators. Here is what we know so far about the suspect, Phoenix Ikner.

Florida State has canceled all home athletic events through the weekend after an on-campus shooting Thursday left two dead and at least six others injured.

Politicians from President Trump to the Florida House Speaker spoke out in public and on social media Thursday as law enforcement responded to an active shooter incident at Florida State University.

After receiving warnings of an active shooter, students and faculty across the campus were locked down in classrooms and sheltered in offices and dorm rooms.

Police say a man believed to be a Florida State University student opened fire on campus, killing two people and wounding at least six others before he was shot and wounded by responding officers.

Investigators say the 20-year-old son of a sheriff’s deputy opened fire at Florida State University with his mother’s former service weapon, killing two men and wounding at least six others.

The 20-year-old son of a sheriff’s deputy opened fire at Florida State University with his mother’s former service weapon, killing two people and wounding at least six others.

This week, WalletHub has released its 2025 ranking of cities with the most affordable rent in the nation.

A new Florida bill is putting extreme speedsters right in its crosshairs.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a subpoena on Wednesday, demanding information from Roblox about how it markets to children.

As cities and counties across the state debate the issue, the Florida Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would prevent local governments from adding fluoride to water supplies.

A bill to require hospitals to test some patients for the presence of fentanyl in their systems passed the Florida Legislature and is now headed to the governor.

The bill includes a variety of different kinds of tax breaks, including sales taxes, property taxes, and even a credit for car registrations.

Senate Bill 1118 and its companion bill in the House both received backlash, but now, a new version of House Bill 579 appears to include some of the same concepts.

With so many people moving to Florida over the past few years, it’s little surprise that housing costs have become a big concern for many.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis finally added “Gulf of America” to the state’s lexicon on Monday after signing two new bills into law.

Pointing to ongoing threats to manatees, a U.S. district judge Friday said the state has violated the federal Endangered Species Act in its regulation of wastewater discharges into the Indian River Lagoon.

With the Florida Legislature finally in the swing of things, one proposed bill could have a big impact on households with a tree in their yard.

This week, Florida state lawmakers are set to discuss a proposed bill that would get rid of sales taxes for some items that Florida residents use every day.

Florida state lawmakers are on the cusp of officially renaming the Gulf.

The police departments of at least three public universities in Florida are seeking agreements with the federal government to carry out immigration enforcement on campus.

As part of this year’s regular Legislative session, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has finally signed four new bills into law.

The Florida Lottery announced on Thursday that a man from The Villages claimed a $2 million top prize from a scratch-off game.

A state budget bill approved by the Florida House on Wednesday could lead to a significant reduction in how much funding school districts receive for students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, prompting criticism from Democrats who argue the change could diminish college readiness in public schools.

The study ranked all 50 states to figure out which ones are spending taxpayer funds most effectively — and which may need to get a better handle on their finances.

The number of policies in the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. increased slightly last week, after a drop the previous week.

“Location matters when it comes to health.” That’s the central theme behind WalletHub’s latest study on the ”healthiest" cities in the country.

Pointing to the federal government’s power to regulate immigration, a U.S. district judge temporarily blocked a new Florida law aimed at cracking down on undocumented immigrants.

A federal appeals court has cleared the way for a defamation lawsuit filed against former top state financial regulator Ronald Rubin by an attorney who sought a job at his agency.

Time is running out to "Save The Bees" as a specialty, honey-colored license plate bearing the flowery message nears a June deadline with only about a third of the pre-sale vouchers it needs to become reality.

A transgender college student declared “I am here to break the law” before entering a women’s restroom at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee and being handcuffed by police.

A self-identified transgender protester from Illinois was arrested after entering the wrong restroom last month, according to the Florida Capitol Police.

Parents and students are worried about possible cuts to advanced classes in high school.

For the first time in 16 years, the state wouldn’t offer sales-tax “holidays” under a House proposal that calls for an overall cut in sales taxes.

Florida lawmakers are pushing for revisions to the state’s child labor laws, potentially giving teens more opportunities to work.

A new bill introduced in Florida aims to bolster protections for minors using social media platforms.

A proposal that would require small businesses to use the federal E-Verify system to check the immigration status of newly hired workers started moving forward Tuesday in the House.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis will hold a news conference in Tallahassee.

Florida lawmakers are pushing for a new proposal that would provide landlords with property tax exemptions for their rental properties.

A new bill introduced in the Florida Legislature aims to tackle the growing issue of chronic absenteeism, which has become a major concern for schools across the state.

New school start times mandated by the state set to go into effect in 2026 hit the chopping block Thursday in Tallahassee.

Pointing to his obesity and other medical conditions, lawyers for Death Row inmate Michael Tanzi are trying to halt his scheduled April 8 execution by arguing that using the state’s lethal-injection procedure would violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment.

A new Florida bill is putting extreme speedsters right in its crosshairs.

While some believe that cursive writing is essential for young scholars, others argue that it is an outdated skill that should be left in the past.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media on Thursday to go after state lawmakers after they overrode some of his vetoes from last year’s budget.

The Florida Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would leave it up to local officials to decide when schools start.

Manatees in Florida are slowly doing better after an effort to preserve their mortality and habitat, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

The proposal would get rid of the Lieutenant Governor position and the Government Efficiency Task Force, instead replacing them with a COGE.

A Florida bill making its way through the Legislature this month could change how the state implements the death penalty.

A Florida bill aimed at carving out exceptions to the state’s minimum wage law made further headway through the Florida Legislature this week.

The widows of two Melbourne firefighters who died from cancer contracted in the line of duty are still being denied benefits they are supposed to receive under Florida law.

During public comments on Tuesday, a man named Robert Lee was on the podium making remarks when Fine informed him his 30 seconds to make remarks was up. The men then traded words in an exchange that's been circulating on social media.

Appearing before leaders of the state university system, House Speaker Daniel Perez on Wednesday defended a bill that would repeal a law shielding information about school presidential candidates from public disclosure.

Speaker Perez said that if the proposal is successful, it will make Florida the only state in the country's history to permanently reduce its sales tax.

A bill that would relax restrictions on working hours for Florida teenagers is moving through the state Legislature amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration.

Elon Musk's America PAC is putting down more than $20,000 to pay for texting services on behalf of Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis.

A year after lawmakers relaxed the state’s child labor laws, a divided Florida Senate panel on Tuesday gave initial approval to a measure that would further roll back work restrictions for kids as young as 14.

One of the latest Florida bills making its way through the Legislature aims to ban explicit A.I.-generated images of real people.

State lawmakers are pushing for more safety measures when it comes to preventing accidental drowning deaths.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media, announcing that the state had returned hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding.

One of the latest Florida amendment proposals aimed at cutting property taxes gained legs on Thursday after it passed through a House committee meeting.

The curriculum would be implemented as two stand-alone courses between grades 8 and 12, helping prepare students to "function in adulthood."

Amid opposition from local governments, the House Budget Committee on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a proposal that could lead to cities, counties and other government agencies paying more in lawsuits over people getting injured.

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood joined the family of an 8-year-old boy killed in a DeLand dog attack to speak on behalf of a bill they hope can prevent such a tragedy from happening again.

As part of this year’s Legislative session, Florida state lawmakers have been busy filing hundreds of different bills.

Lawmakers said the bill aims to help investigators find hit-and-run drivers more easily, though it could involve a new rule for all Florida drivers.

A Florida bill aiming to crack down even harder on squatters in the state has just taken one step closer to possibly becoming law.

In a top priority of Senate President Ben Albritton, senators on Wednesday unanimously passed a more than $200 million plan to bolster health care, education, transportation and economic development in rural areas.

SB 150 is also known as “Trooper’s Law,” named after the dog that was found tied to a fence along I-4 hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall. If passed, Trooper's Law would make restraining a dog outside during a natural disaster punishable by up to 5 years in prison.

Florida lawmakers have hit snooze on a repeal of later school start times for middle and high schools, revising the House and Senate versions of the bill to keep the new times but adding exemptions for schools that aren’t yet able to comply.

The bill aims to prohibit anyone from releasing chemicals into the atmosphere in an attempt to modify a variety of weather factors.