Controversial higher-ed bill in Florida Senate extends reach of 'Stop WOKE Act'
A measure designed to carry out parts of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ higher-education agenda moved forward Wednesday in the Senate, after changes that included a proposal to give university presidents ultimate hiring authority at their schools.
Florida Senate passes bill aimed at drag shows
With the bill sponsor saying children can’t “unsee" indecent behavior, the Florida Senate on Tuesday approved a measure aimed at blocking venues from admitting kids to “adult live performances."
Florida lawmakers could pass bill calling for death penalty in child rapes
In a move that likely would spur a constitutional fight, Florida lawmakers appear ready to pass a proposal that would allow the death penalty for people who commit sexual batteries on children under age 12.
Florida lawmaker likens trans people to 'mutants'
The Florida House could be poised to take up a bill that seeks to prevent transgender men and women from using bathrooms that don’t line up with their sex assigned at birth, after one Republican said Monday it’s “like we have mutants living among us on planet Earth."
Florida Senate passes sweeping elections package
Midway through the 2023 legislative session, Republican lawmakers Tuesday began advancing a sweeping elections package that would impose further restrictions on voter-registration groups, create a new crime for harassing elections workers and relax campaign-finance reporting rules.
Donald Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Tuesday to 34 felony counts after a grand jury’s indictment over hush money paid during his 2016 presidential campaign.
Nikki Fried arrested during Florida abortion protest against 6-week ban
The party said that Nikki Fried, chair of the Florida Democratic Party, and Lauren Book, Florida’s senate minority leader, were arrested late Monday at a sit-in protest outside the Florida State Capitol.
Disney CEO Bob Iger: 'Retaliation' by Florida governor is 'anti-business,' 'anti-Florida'
Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, publicly addressed the ongoing fight between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday, referring to the state's actions as "anti-business" and "anti-Florida."
Florida Senate passes proposed six-week abortion bill
The Florida Senate on Monday approved a bill to ban abortions after six weeks, a measure supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis as the Republican prepares to launch his expected presidential candidacy.
Florida politicians react to Donald Trump's criminal indictment
Former U.S. President Donald Trump was indicted on Thursday by a New York grand jury after years of investigations into his business, politics, and personal dealings.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Trump indictment: 'Florida will not assist in an extradition request'
Following news that former president Donald Trump had been indicted by a New York grand jury, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state would not assist with an extradition request, should Trump not surrender to authorities in New York.
State Attorney Worrell challenges Osceola County Sheriff's criticism
Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell challenged criticism from Osceola County Sheriff Marco Lopez, who held a press conference last week alleging that people arrested on drug charges were not being prosecuted. Worrell said 36 cases were pending, 12 cases were downgraded, and 14 were dropped.
Florida Legislature moving quickly on DeSantis priorities
From expanding gun rights to going after “woke" investors, the Florida Legislature is quickly moving on a list of bills that will give Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis conservative-pleasing policy successes as he is expecged to launch a presidential campaign.
Florida House backs concealed weapons change
Continuing to quickly pass high-profile legislation, the House on Friday approved a measure that would allow Floridians to carry firearms without concealed-weapons licenses, which Republicans compared to a government “permission slip.”
Tensions mount between Palm Bay City Council, Rep. Fine over funding
A funding fallout in Palm Bay now has city leaders getting the governor involved.
Gov. DeSantis to expand sexual orientation and gender identity law to all grades
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial Parental Rights in Education law, which critics call the "Don't Say Gay" law.
'Drag & Donuts' event at Florida school canceled after state questions appropriateness
A Florida high school organization's after-school event, dubbed "Drag & Donuts," has been canceled following intervention by state officials, according to the school's principal.
Florida lawmakers could override tenant bill of rights laws
After some cities and counties have passed ordinances about renters’ rights, a Florida House panel on Monday approved a bill that would lead to state law trumping local regulations governing landlords and tenants.
Partisan school board elections head to full Florida House
Florida voters would decide whether to hold partisan school-board elections under a proposed constitutional amendment that is ready to go before the full House.