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A proposal that would increase homestead property-tax exemptions for teachers, military members and first responders is ready to be considered by the Florida House.
The proposal (HB 7069), filed by Rep. Daniel Perez, R-Miami, stems from the collapse last year of the Champlain Towers South condominium building in Surfside that killed 98 people.
A dozen Florida chool districts, including Miami-Dade County Public Schools, that ignored Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' order banning mask mandates will face a $200 million penalty under a budget bill passed Wednesday by the Florida House.
The legislation has garnered not only local, but also national attention. Those who support it, say it is not the teacher's place to discuss "social issues." Those against it say it could have negative mental impacts on students who may already feel marginalized.
Senate Health and Human Services Appropriations Chairman Aaron Bean, R-Fernandina Beach, said Wednesday the Florida Senate and House are on a "collision course" about dental care as they revamp the state's Medicaid managed-care system.
A Florida House panel Thursday will take up a package that would provide a wide range of tax breaks but does not include Gov. Ron DeSantis' big-ticket proposal to suspend the state's gasoline tax for five months.
State House members on Monday advanced a bill that would allow professionals such as therapists and psychologists to authorize excused absences for students.
A push by Gov. Ron DeSantis to suspend the state's gas tax for five months this summer and fall is stalling, as legislative leaders say they want to find other ways to help Floridians.
A pool of ready cash Gov. Ron DeSantis could dip into when he declares emergencies is headed to his desk.
The Florida House on Thursday passed a measure aimed at increasing scrutiny of school library books and instructional materials, while also backing eight-year term limits on school board members.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday opposed a controversial Senate budget bill that critics say could affect Everglades restoration.
A proposal that would prohibit doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy is poised for consideration by the full Florida House.
Pointing to a shortage of certified nursing assistants, a Senate panel Thursday gave initial approval to a proposal that would revise nursing-home staffing standards.
The Florida House started moving forward Thursday with a plan for new condominium requirements after the deadly collapse last year of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside.
Florida skies could soon become a friendlier way to travel for more than just the governor.
Under the bill, school districts "may not encourage classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels."
A year after passing a sweeping law aimed at protests, state legislators are moving forward with a proposal that could criminalize demonstrations in front of or around people's homes – including the governor's mansion.
The Florida Legislature's 60-day session reached its halfway point Wednesday. Here are snapshots of 10 big issues in the session:
The White House is slamming Florida Republicans over a proposal to ban discussions of sexual orientation or gender identity in the state's schools.
A Senate committee Tuesday approved a revamped solar-energy bill, but the changes did not satisfy the rooftop-solar industry and environmental groups.
The Florida House continued moving forward Monday with a proposal that would provide an increased homestead property-tax exemption for classroom teachers, members of the military and first responders who have toiled through the coronavirus pandemic.
Senators on Tuesday gave initial approval to a controversial proposal that critics have dubbed the "don't say gay" bill because it could curtail school discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity.
The Senate is set Tuesday to wade into a fight about a controversial proposal that critics have dubbed the "don't say gay" bill because it could affect discussions about sexual orientation or gender identity in schools.
As a federal judge weighs the constitutionality of an elections law passed last year, the Florida House on Thursday started moving forward with a new proposal that includes adding steps for voting by mail and creating a state office to investigate alleged elections fraud.
Following the lead of Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida House members Thursday began moving forward with a controversial proposal to try to boost immigration enforcement.
Ed Sheeran opened his solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday with comments about Gaza, saying what is happening there is "catastrophic and unjustifiable."
The city spent $50 million on flood prevention after historic flooding in 2023.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
A UMass Dartmouth football player was killed in a stabbing in Providence and another student has been charged with murder.
The lawsuit argues the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts.
Ed Sheeran opened his solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday with comments about Gaza, saying what is happening there is "catastrophic and unjustifiable."
The city spent $50 million on flood prevention after historic flooding in 2023.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
A UMass Dartmouth football player was killed in a stabbing in Providence and another student has been charged with murder.
The lawsuit argues the leading AI companies violated antitrust laws when they agreed to coordinate slowdown efforts.
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has reappeared in public at a military event celebrating an army branch's anniversary.
Diario Las Américas, a Miami-based Spanish-language newspaper, reported Tuesday that Castro is seriously ill, citing a confidential source in Cuba close to his inner circle.
A sign referencing Cuba was visible in surveillance footage of a gas pump fire at a Bird Road Chevron station.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is accused of developing and directing the plot to crash hijacked airliners into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.
Many Venezuelan immigrants are shunning Florida and turning instead to communities in places like Utah.
Alex Saab, 54, was deported in May by Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez to the U.S.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge to toss their drug trafficking indictment on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.
The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
A former Republican Congressman turned Democrat, Jolly is running as a moderate voice, arguing that it is time for change after decades of Republican rule in Tallahassee.
Scott Singer, the former mayor of Boca Raton, discusses winning his primary and what's next in the race.
Former prosecutors question why a grand jury found $10 million misappropriated but charged no one.
The report found taxpayer money was routed through nonprofits and into political accounts, while Attorney General James Uthmeier faces fresh criticism over his role in the transfer.
Moskowitz discusses primary win, Democratic divide.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.