Florida lawmakers seek "transparency" in higher ed leadership searches
The proposal would repeal a controversial 2022 law that provided exemptions to public records and public meetings laws for presidential searches.
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The proposal would repeal a controversial 2022 law that provided exemptions to public records and public meetings laws for presidential searches.
CBS News Miami reviewed the bill and spoke to condo owners dealing with the fallout from state reforms since the Surfside collapse.
Florida House members Friday began digging into questions about property-insurance companies sending money to affiliated firms and shareholders while arguing the industry was losing money.
Florida House Republicans back a proposal that would repeal part of a law that prevents people under the age of 21 from buying rifles and shotguns.
Granny flats are independent living spaces added to homes or properties. Current law says local governments can allow granny flats, but the new legislation would require them to do so.
Under the 2023 law, high schools could not start earlier than 8:30 a.m.
CBS News Miami's Joe Gorchow reports on why the Miami Republican believes now is the time to look into insurance companies.
Sen. Joe Gruters filed a bill that would rename U.S. 41, which runs from Miami-Dade County to Hillsborough County, the "Gulf of America Trail."
Supporters said the bill would help protect seniors, including people with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, but raised privacy concerns.
Measures include the creation of an immigration enforcement board and stiffer penalties for undocumented people who commit crimes.
Bill moving forward that would prevent building such things golf courses, pickleball courts and hotel-style lodges in state parks.
It was a wild week in Tallahassee where state legislators not only rejected Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposal on immigration but instead passed its own bill. Jim devotes the entire half hour to a conversation with House Speaker Danny Perez.
Jim DeFede talks to Cassel, who breaks her silence about switching her political party affiliation from Democrat to Republican.
State Rep. Hillary Cassel is the second former Democratic lawmaker in Florida to join the Republican Party.
Senate President Ben Albritton has expressed opposition to the idea.
Florida's 2025 legislative session will begin with 26 new lawmakers in the 120-member state House and nine new Florida senators out of 40.
A Bay Area man was arrested Wednesday after being charged by federal authorities after allegedly making threats to shoot lawmakers, including a member of Congress.
Jim DeFede interviews State Representative Danny Perez, whose district includes portions of Miami-Dade County. Perez, a Republican, will be the next Speaker of the Florida House.
With the 2024 Florida Legislative Session winding down, the legislature has days to approve reforms for how Condo and Homeowners' Associations operate.
Bills seek to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public places
Eight of Florida's 67 counties have eight-year limits for commissioners
While there are several rules about dog attacks at the local level, the statewide bill would force owners of dangerous dogs to register their pets and strengthen penalties against them — and their animals.
The Florida House has passed a bill to let 16- and 17-year-olds work longer and later hours.
The House and Senate say a package of tax breaks will be crafted alongside the budget
Its future remains in doubt as the proposal has not been filed in the Senate.
