Florida teen Aiden Fucci gets life in prison for killing young classmate in 2021
A Florida judge sentenced a 16-year-old Florida boy to life in prison on Friday for fatally stabbing a 13-year-old classmate on Mother's Day in 2021.
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Florida migrant records case appealed
An open-government group is appealing a Leon County circuit judge's dismissal of a lawsuit that alleged the Florida Department of Transportation and a contractor did not fully comply with public records requests about controversial state-funded flights of migrants to Massachusetts.
Florida transgender treatment rules draw court challenge
Four families filed a federal lawsuit Thursday challenging rules adopted by Florida medical boards that prohibit doctors from providing gender-affirming treatment such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender children, arguing the rules intrude on "parents' fundamental right to direct the upbringing of their adolescent children."
Florida House set to pass concealed weapons change
A controversial proposal that would allow people to carry guns without state concealed-weapons licenses is poised to pass the House on Friday.
Report: Florida Burmese python invasion problems continue
A new report has found that Florida's Burmese python problem is still one of the most challenging invasive species management issues in the world.
Florida transgender treatment ban takes effect
Florida doctors could lose their medical licenses if they order puberty blockers, hormone therapy or surgery for minors diagnosed with gender dysphoria, under a Florida Board of Medicine rule that took effect Thursday.
6-week abortion limit backed in Florida House
After lawmakers passed a 15-week limit last year, the Florida House on Thursday started moving forward with a proposal that would prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Florida death penalty in child-rape cases considered
A Senate committee Monday will take up a bill that seeks to allow the death penalty for people who commit sexual batteries on children under age 12.
Space Florida could see changes as economic-development programs continue
As the House begins to revamp economic-development programs, Florida's aerospace agency would draw more direct oversight, with the governor controlling its board of directors.
Florida takes aim at giant African land snails
A quarantine zone has been set up along part of the Caloosahatchee River in Lee County to contain the spread of giant African land snails, the state Department of Agriculture and Consumers Services announced Thursday.
Florida unemployment claims increase slightly
For the first time in six weeks. Florida had a slight uptick in initial unemployment claims last week, while the overall number nationally fell.
Gender identity, defamation bills advance in Florida legislature
Florida Republicans on Tuesday advanced a proposal to ban classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity through the eighth grade, expanding the controversial law critics call "Don't Say Gay."
Florida abortion ban could have impact beyond the state
Less than a year after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, an expected GOP presidential contender, signed a ban on abortions after the 15-week mark of pregnancy, he's showing support for an even stricter ban introduced this week by state lawmakers.
Voucher expansion heads to full Florida House
A proposal that would make all Florida students eligible to receive taxpayer-backed school vouchers is headed to the full House, after getting some changes Friday.
Florida legislature moves closer to allowing open carry
A Senate panel on Thursday moved Florida one step closer to allowing people to carry concealed firearms without licenses, as critics on opposite sides took aim at the proposal.
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Florida teen Aiden Fucci gets life in prison for killing young classmate in 2021
A Florida judge sentenced a 16-year-old Florida boy to life in prison on Friday for fatally stabbing a 13-year-old classmate on Mother's Day in 2021.
Florida migrant records case appealed
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Florida transgender treatment rules draw court challenge
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Florida House set to pass concealed weapons change
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House GOP passes parents' rights bill in clash over schools
House Republicans have narrowly passed legislation that would fulfill a campaign promise to give parents a role in what's taught in public schools.
State Department facing "unprecedented demand" for passports, Blinken says
A record number of passports — 22 million — were issued in 2022. The State Department is "on track to break" that record in 2023.
Dad of slain Parkland student arrested during DC hearing on gun rights
The parents of a student who was gunned down at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School had a run in Thursday with U.S. Capitol
Georgia law will ban most transgender care for kids under 18
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a ban on most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for transgender people under 18.
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America's biggest banks to take on Apple Pay and PayPal
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Florida gas prices continue downward trend
The state average is now on a 31-day streak of declines
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Florida bill would ban elementary schools from teaching about menstruation
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