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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has already signed off on over a dozen bills this Legislative session, though a newly signed bill on Thursday packs plenty of big changes on its own.
Describing the law as “substantially overbroad,” a federal appeals court Tuesday upheld a preliminary injunction blocking a 2023 Florida law aimed at preventing children from attending drag shows.
On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visited lawmakers in Ohio to discuss a proposed amendment after the Sunshine State took action last year.
A judge has ordered the Florida State University student accused of killing two people and wounding six others in a mass shooting on campus last month to remain jailed without bond.
Authorities say a man accused of fatally shooting two people and wounding six others during a shooting last month at Florida State University has been discharged from a Tallahassee hospital and charged with murder.
Just in time for the start of the moving season, bigger apartments are making a comeback, as hybrid and remote work along with suburban living turned “more space” into a coveted amenity.
Legislative leaders have not reached agreement on key initial budget details, as lawmakers prepare to return to the Capitol to hammer out a spending plan for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, which will begin July 1.
Attorneys for the state acknowledged Tuesday that a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on social-media platforms posed “First Amendment problems” but urged a federal judge to reject a legal challenge that wound its way to the U.S. Supreme Court before being sent back to district court.
Florida lawmakers have approved barring students in elementary and middle schools from using cell phones during the school day — and testing the idea in high schools.
Florida lawmakers have given final approval to creating new hurdles for getting citizen-driven initiatives on the ballot before voters.
The 60-day legislative session was scheduled to end Friday, but lawmakers have blown past a budget deadline to make that happen. House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, and Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, also advised their members Thursday that lawmakers won’t be in Tallahassee next week.
Concerns about medical malpractice insurance premiums going up have stalled a bill that would finally allow adult children to sue for medical malpractice in the deaths of their parents, with one day left in the Florida Legislative Session.
An appeals court Wednesday backed the Florida Department of Health in a dispute that started after health officials moved to block dogs from being in bars in Tampa and Orlando.
A bill aimed to better identify and regulate dangerous dogs in Florida is now heading for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk, while a bill to crack down on animal cruelty waits for final passage.
The final proposal blends key elements from both the Senate and House bills, aiming to balance safety requirements with financial flexibility for condo associations. The law will allow associations to invest their reserve funds, without a vote of unit owners, and also makes online voting possible for associations.
A bill in Tallahassee which would require EpiPen and anaphylaxis training for some schools is one step closer to becoming law.
Florida officials are appealing an injunction that freezes a new state law making it a misdemeanor for people who came to the country illegally to enter Florida if they elude immigration authorities.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
