Gov. DeSantis signs 6 more Florida laws. Here’s the full lineup
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis signs 6 more Florida laws. Here’s the full lineupThis week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed another batch of new bills, adding to the dozens of other state laws that have already been approved this year.
DNA must be analyzed in James Duckett murder case, Florida Supreme Court rules
Read full article: DNA must be analyzed in James Duckett murder case, Florida Supreme Court rulesThe Florida Supreme Court is demanding that DNA tested in the James Duckett murder case must be subjected to a statistical analysis, overturning a lower court’s ruling in the case.
Florida lawmakers set May special session to settle state budget
Read full article: Florida lawmakers set May special session to settle state budgetMore than one month after ending the regular session without passing a budget, legislative leaders said Thursday they have a deal on top-line spending levels and plans for a May special session to pass the bill that funds the Florida government.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis OKs 7 more laws. Here’s what each one does
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis OKs 7 more laws. Here’s what each one doesOn Wednesday, DeSantis said that "White males" have been the No. 1 "disfavored group" of DEI initiatives after he signed a ban on local governments from implementing such policies.
Florida executes man convicted of 1990 Palm Bay murder
Read full article: Florida executes man convicted of 1990 Palm Bay murderChadwick Willacy was put to death by lethal injection Tuesday evening at Florida State Prison in Starke for the 1990 murder of his Palm Bay neighbor who found him burglarizing her home.
Florida communism classes will get new update later this year
Read full article: Florida communism classes will get new update later this yearThe new "History of Communism" class coming to Florida schools later this year will now also discuss Nicolas Maduro, among many other topics, a state memo reveals.
High prices? Here’s why Florida Gov. DeSantis says gas tax cuts are a no-go
Read full article: High prices? Here’s why Florida Gov. DeSantis says gas tax cuts are a no-goAnyone who’s stopped by a gas station over the past month has likely noticed skyrocketing prices at the pump. But Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he has no plans to suspend the gas tax.
REPORT: Florida’s best city for rent is still among the worst in America
Read full article: REPORT: Florida’s best city for rent is still among the worst in AmericaA new report has ranked metros across the nation on rent affordability. But despite being the best in the state, one Florida city still lags behind much of the country.
DeSantis considers delay in Florida special session on redistricting US House seats
Read full article: DeSantis considers delay in Florida special session on redistricting US House seatsGov. Ron DeSantis could push back the special session on congressional redistricting, he said Tuesday. DeSantis originally called the session to produce new maps for the U.S. House in an unusual mid-decade redistricting in January and it’s scheduled to start Monday.
Florida reveals new course launching in high schools next year
Read full article: Florida reveals new course launching in high schools next yearWith the current school year soon coming to an end, the Florida Department of Education has revealed a new course that will soon launch in schools across the state.
Here’s why Florida Gov. DeSantis says seniors alone can’t have property tax cuts
Read full article: Here’s why Florida Gov. DeSantis says seniors alone can’t have property tax cutsDeSantis has been a vocal supporter for property tax reform. But this week, he put his foot down on providing relief to seniors alone.
FSU shooting suspect used ChatGPT to help plan fatal attack, court records show
Read full article: FSU shooting suspect used ChatGPT to help plan fatal attack, court records showNews 6 obtained court records showing the FSU shooting suspect had a conversation with ChatGPT that appeared to show him planning a the fatal attack. Florida's attorney general is using this conversation to help justify a new investigation into OpenAI.
Florida rural districts’ financial woes show school voucher system needs more accountability
Read full article: Florida rural districts’ financial woes show school voucher system needs more accountabilityFlorida stepped in last week to help manage the distressed finances of two rural school districts, and that could be just an inkling of what’s to come for school districts across the state, state leaders say, as enrollment continues to decline.
‘We need to do that:’ DeSantis calls on Florida lawmakers to ban cousin marriage
Read full article: ‘We need to do that:’ DeSantis calls on Florida lawmakers to ban cousin marriageDuring a bill signing on Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called on state lawmakers to ban cousins from getting married in Florida.
‘Wholly inadequate:’ Florida AG says he will no longer enforce these school laws
Read full article: ‘Wholly inadequate:’ Florida AG says he will no longer enforce these school lawsThis week, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier took to social media to announce a list of state laws that he claimed are "likely unconstitutional."
‘The power to play games:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis floats getting rid of TSA
Read full article: ‘The power to play games:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis floats getting rid of TSAAfter a heavy bout of flight delays, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has posed a question: why not let airports handle their own security screenings?
‘The answer is no:’ Here are all 80 laws that Florida will no longer enforce, AG says
Read full article: ‘The answer is no:’ Here are all 80 laws that Florida will no longer enforce, AG saysOn Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year, Florida's attorney general announced that his office will no longer enforce over 80 state laws.
Flags to fly at half-staff Saturday for fallen Army major from Polk County
Read full article: Flags to fly at half-staff Saturday for fallen Army major from Polk CountyGovernment buildings in Tallahassee and in Winter Haven will fly flags at half-staff on Saturday to honor the US Army major who was one of six soldiers killed in Kuwait.
New pedophile crackdown goes to Florida Gov. DeSantis despite pushback
Read full article: New pedophile crackdown goes to Florida Gov. DeSantis despite pushbackA new bill aiming to further crack down on pedophiles in Florida was overwhelmingly approved by the state Legislature this week, despite a few lawmakers voting against it.
Florida Gov. DeSantis criticizes sheriffs who want undocumented immigration reform
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis criticizes sheriffs who want undocumented immigration reformGov. Ron DeSantis rebuked some of Florida’s top law enforcement officials Thursday, criticizing their calls to Congress and President Donald Trump to work on a path to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants.
Did you know Florida sells your driver data? Lawmakers failed to pass a bill to restrict it
Read full article: Did you know Florida sells your driver data? Lawmakers failed to pass a bill to restrict itA bill that would have stopped Florida from selling certain driver information to third-party companies has died in the House.
Politically Motivated: Florida Legislative Session going to extra innings, new mayor coming for Apopka
Read full article: Politically Motivated: Florida Legislative Session going to extra innings, new mayor coming for ApopkaThis week on “Politically Motivated‚” Christopher Heath and Lauren Melendez take a closer look at what is holding up state budget negotiations, along with what bills are still outstanding, and the results of the city elections in Orange County on Tuesday.
These new Florida bills are now ready for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature
Read full article: These new Florida bills are now ready for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signatureThe latest Legislative session is set to come to a close this week, and over 100 new Florida bills are now ready for Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature.
Florida House waters down data center restriction bill in rift with Senate
Read full article: Florida House waters down data center restriction bill in rift with SenateThe Florida House on Wednesday approved the bill (SB 484) that aims to put restrictions on the growth of massive data centers that power the rapidly developing AI technology, and their effects on regional electric and water resources.
Florida bill sent to DeSantis bans local governments from funding diversity events, programs
Read full article: Florida bill sent to DeSantis bans local governments from funding diversity events, programsFlorida lawmakers are bringing the anti-DEI crusade to local governments with a bill headed to Gov. DeSantis that bans cities and counties from funding or supporting diversity programs or events, and gives the governor the power to remove officials who violate the law.
Over 100 Florida bills now need Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature to become law
Read full article: Over 100 Florida bills now need Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature to become lawThe latest Legislative session is set to come to a close this week, and dozens of new Florida bills are now ready for Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature.
Federal judge blocks Florida governor's foreign terrorist label of Muslim groups
Read full article: Federal judge blocks Florida governor's foreign terrorist label of Muslim groupsA federal judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of an executive order issued last year by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that designates two Muslim groups as foreign terrorist organizations.
‘Unthinkable:’ Gov. Ron DeSantis predicts major red shift in this Florida county
Read full article: ‘Unthinkable:’ Gov. Ron DeSantis predicts major red shift in this Florida countyThe midterm elections are only a few months away, and Gov. Ron DeSantis is already predicting a major shift in one Florida county.
This Florida bill would create a CIA-style counterintelligence, counterterrorism unit
Read full article: This Florida bill would create a CIA-style counterintelligence, counterterrorism unitA proposed bill in the Florida Legislature would create a new statewide Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism Unit within the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, giving the agency expanded authority to identify and respond to perceived threats across the state.
New Florida license plate bill allows frames under these conditions
Read full article: New Florida license plate bill allows frames under these conditionsA new bill heading through the state Legislature will allow drivers to use license plate frames after major confusion erupted over another law last year.
Florida Department of Health moves to cull thousands from AIDS drug program
Read full article: Florida Department of Health moves to cull thousands from AIDS drug programThe Florida Department of Health issued emergency rules Wednesday that will block thousands of Floridians from accessing their HIV medication.
Florida Senate panel approves amendment to bail bonds bill protecting nonprofit funds
Read full article: Florida Senate panel approves amendment to bail bonds bill protecting nonprofit fundsThe amendment follows concerns expressed to News 6 that the original version of the bill could end charitable bail programs and raise taxpayer costs.
Florida House panel finally takes up data center restrictions bill
Read full article: Florida House panel finally takes up data center restrictions billLegislation putting new restrictions on large-scale data centers, a major plank of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ push to put guardrails on artificial intelligence, cleared its first House committee on Tuesday.
Florida bill would create system to help traffic stops of drivers with autism. Here’s how it would work
Read full article: Florida bill would create system to help traffic stops of drivers with autism. Here’s how it would workA Florida bill could change how some traffic stops play out for drivers on the autism spectrum.
Florida lawmakers push new subject in schools. Here’s what kids may have to learn
Read full article: Florida lawmakers push new subject in schools. Here’s what kids may have to learnA bill making its way through the Legislature right now would introduce a new required subject in schools. And that's only the tip of the iceberg.
Florida bill could end charitable bail programs, raise taxpayer costs
Read full article: Florida bill could end charitable bail programs, raise taxpayer costsThe Bail Project is a nonprofit organization that offers free bail assistance for people awaiting trial. They also provide notifications and free transportation to court.
REPORT: These states have the best property taxes. But Florida isn’t one of them
Read full article: REPORT: These states have the best property taxes. But Florida isn’t one of themA new report has revealed which states have the best real-estate property tax rates. And it turns out the Sunshine State isn't at the top.
Florida Senate passes bill creating public registry of animal abusers
Read full article: Florida Senate passes bill creating public registry of animal abusers“I mean, if we can’t get together on puppies, what can we get together on?” People who abuse animals would be put on a public registry under a bill passed unanimously by the Florida Senate on Friday. The bill (SB 1004) will require the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to include information about people who violate animal cruelty laws on its website.
‘Sends a harmful message:’ Education leader targets Florida teachers over student walkouts
Read full article: ‘Sends a harmful message:’ Education leader targets Florida teachers over student walkoutsThe State Board of Education is targeting a teachers’ union after recent school walkouts were reported at several schools in Florida.
Florida House passes budget, but speaker warns against ‘artificial deadline’
Read full article: Florida House passes budget, but speaker warns against ‘artificial deadline’The House passed its $113.6 billion budget proposal Thursday, but House Speaker Daniel Perez warned negotiations with the Senate could be rocky, possibly leading to an extension of the legislative session.
Florida House gives final OK to property tax cuts. Here’s what happens next
Read full article: Florida House gives final OK to property tax cuts. Here’s what happens nextOn Thursday, Florida House lawmakers finally approved a new bill that would completely remove non-school property taxes from homes across the state.