Florida lawmakers give vaccine exemption bill another look during special session
Sen. Clay Yarborough filed the bill again on Friday after it failed to pass during the regular session that ended March 13.
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Sen. Clay Yarborough filed the bill again on Friday after it failed to pass during the regular session that ended March 13.
A new Florida law permits armed volunteers at churches, synagogues, and mosques, sparking both support and concern among faith leaders and congregants.
Gov. DeSantis unveiled a new congressional map that could flip Democratic districts to Republican control, sparking backlash and likely legal challenges.
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled an image of a proposed new congressional map that could add four Republican-leaning seats while reducing Democratic-leaning districts to just four of 28 as lawmakers prepare to take it up in a special session.
Three Republican candidates and one Democrat have qualified for Florida's U.S. Senate race as the filing deadline approaches Friday.
A man convicted of killing a Broward mother and her 4-year-old daughter in 2000 is set to be executed May 21 after Gov. DeSantis signed a new death warrant.
A new Florida law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis clarifies that license plate frames are allowed as long as they don't block key details like the numbers, letters or registration.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills barring local governments from supporting those policies and programs at an event in Jacksonville on Wednesday.
Chadwick Scott Willacy, 58, received a three-drug injection and was pronounced dead at 6:15 p.m. at Florida State Prison near Starke for the 1990 killing of Marlys Sather.
After resigning ahead of an ethics hearing, Cherfilus-McCormick leaves Florida's 20th District seat open ahead of the Florida primary.
Florida will invest in future "flying car" infrastructure after Gov. DeSantis signed a bill allowing the state to fund vertiports for short aerial commutes.
Florida will require students to learn about alleged human rights abuses and drug trafficking under Maduro as part of expanded "History of Communism" lessons.
South Florida agencies are training officers ahead of a proposed law aimed at improving safety and communication during traffic stops involving drivers on the autism spectrum.
The lawyer says her clients were targeted after the complained about not having phone access on April 2.
The bill (SB 628) includes 16 road and facility dedications, including a coast-to-coast highway in South Florida for President Donald Trump.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the measure into law this month, and it is set to take effect Jan. 1, 2027.
Advocates warn reductions to drug access, eligibility and provider contracts could disrupt care for thousands across South Florida.
A new Florida law signed by Gov. Rib DeSantis adds specialty license plates for South Florida schools and the UFC.
Uthmeier was asked several times during a press conference in Miami this week if he had formally requested the judge overseeing the grand jury to keep the findings secret.
City officials say the new installation is not technically a crosswalk, but rather a rainbow-colored pedestrian area located just steps away from where the original once stood.
Florida's attorney general has opened an investigation into OpenAI, citing concerns about potential harm to minors, public safety risks and gaps in AI regulation.
When the regular session ended March 13 without a budget deal, "mid-April" was eyed as a likely time to return for lawmakers.
DeSantis signed the bill on Monday, which allows Florida to designate certain groups as domestic terrorist organizations.
A new Florida law allows the state to label groups as terrorist organizations and restrict funding and campus activity, while critics warn it threatens free speech and due process.
James Uthmeier issued an unprompted legal opinion declaring the state constitution's ban on funding for religious institutions to violate the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees the free exercise of religion.
