Florida bill could ban citizen review boards for law enforcement agencies
A Florida bill that could eliminate citizen review boards for local law enforcement agencies continues to make progress this legislative session.
Florida bill could ban citizen review boards
A Florida bill that could eliminate citizen review boards for local law enforcement agencies continues to make progress this legislative session.
Bill banning teens from social media progresses
A Florida house bill that bans most teens from using social media is headed to the Florida senate
Florida House passes social media ban bill for teens: Read the proposal
A proposed bill in Florida would ban social media accounts for most teenagers -- and potentially fine social media companies thousands if they do not terminate or prevent young kids from opening accounts. Here's where you can read the proposed bill.
Social media bill approved by Florida House restricting use for kids
The Florida House on Wednesday passed a bill that seeks to prevent children under age 16 from having social media accounts.
Gov. Ron DeSantis drops out of presidential race
In a video posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced he was dropping out of the presidential race He also said he would be endorsing former President Donald Trump
Ousted Florida Republican chair cleared of rape allegation, but police seek video voyeurism charge
Police cleared the ousted chair of the Florida Republican Party of rape allegations on Friday but said they had asked prosecutors to charge him with illegally video-recording the sexual encounter he had with a female acquaintance.
Florida House ready to pass social media restrictions
The Florida House is poised to pass a bill aimed at preventing children under age 16 from using social media, as parts of the tech industry argue the measure could be unconstitutional and create data privacy concerns.
Democrat Tom Keen flips Florida House seat in special election to replace Republican Fred Hawkins
Orlando Democrat Tom Keen won a special election Tuesday in state House District 35, flipping a seat that became open last year.
Florida lawmaker files bill to further restrict Florida's vote-by-mail
A Senate Republican has filed a bill that could lead to potentially far-reaching changes in voting by mail.
'Miscommunication': Marjorie Taylor Greene’s January 6th book signing canceled at Kissimmee resort
The resort wound up canceling the event after Rep. Anna Eskamani posted on social media about it, leading to several people calling of the boycott of Westgate in Kissimmee.
Michael Shapiro arrest: Florida man accused of threatening to kill California Rep. Eric Swalwell, his family
Michael Shapiro, of Greenacres, Florida, is the person who allegedly made the threatening calls to California Rep. Eric Swalwell, the Justice Department said. Here is the latest.
More local politicians quit due to new disclosure
New disclosure requirements are prompting a mass exodus as Florida politicians resign from their positions throughout the state.
Florida abortion measure tops 863K signatures on path to 2024 ballot
With a deadline a month away, supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at ensuring abortion rights continue getting closer to meeting a petition signature requirement.
Two Daytona Beach Shores Commissioners resign ahead of Florida's new financial disclosure law
Two Daytona Beach Shores Commissioners have stepped down ahead of the newest law regarding financial disclosure for elected officials.
Florida teachers file lawsuit alleging state's new pronoun law is discriminatory
Three teachers recently filed a federal lawsuit alleging a new state law restricting titles and pronouns at schools unconstitutionally discriminates against transgender and nonbinary educators.
New Florida proposal could ban the flying of LGBTQ pride flags at schools, governments
A House Republican on Monday filed a proposal that would prevent local governments, schools and colleges from flying flags that represent “a political viewpoint," including flags related to “sexual orientation and gender" or race.
Florida GOP suspends Chairman Christian Ziegler and demands his resignation amid rape investigation
The Republican Party of Florida suspended Chairman Christian Ziegler and demanded his resignation during an emergency meeting Sunday, adding to calls by Gov. Ron DeSantis and other top officials for him to step down as police investigate a rape accusation against him.
Florida bill could excuse some women from jury duty
A Florida bill is considering allowing some women to have excusal from jury service.
Florida 2024 abortion measure nears 700,000 signatures
Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment that would ensure abortion rights in Florida continue moving closer to submitting enough petition signatures to get on the 2024 ballot.