Largest, oldest Black fraternity pulls annual conference out of Florida in wake of 'hostile policies'
The largest and oldest African American fraternity has pulled its annual convention out of Florida due to "hostile policies."
Ron DeSantis hits back at Kamala Harris for trying to ‘perpetuate a hoax’ about Black history curriculum
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says Vice President Kamala Harris came to Florida to "push a fake narrative."
Transgender adults seek to block Florida law limiting access to hormone-replacement therapy, surgery
Citing a “crisis of availability” of care, transgender people are asking a federal judge to block a new state law making it more difficult for trans adults to access hormone-replacement therapy and surgery.
Vice President Harris blasts Florida education standards
New state academic standards guiding schools’ instruction about African American history have ignited heated debate nationally, bringing Vice President Kamala Harris to Florida to condemn the guidelines and prompting a defense from Gov. Ron DeSantis.
'Armed fisherman' promotes Florida's gun law loophole
Floridians can now carry a firearm without a permit in most places, as long as the weapon is concealed and they’re not a felon. However, some are still pushing the envelope, using a loophole in state law to carry guns out in the open.
Gov. DeSantis sets dates for Florida House special elections
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday scheduled special elections to fill two vacant House seats in Miami-Dade County and the Orlando area.
Florida recreational pot backers urge court approval
Supporters of an effort to allow recreational use of marijuana by people age 21 or older urged the Florida Supreme Court on Wednesday to sign off on a proposed constitutional amendment for the 2024 ballot.
Florida politicians lash out at Farmers Insurance over exit from state
Lawmakers are trying to find solutions after Farmers Insurance said it is leaving Florida. This is the fourth insurance company to leave Florida in the last year
Politicians lash out after Farmers leaves FL
Politicians are speaking out after Farmer's Insurance's sudden departure from its Florida policyholders
Petition to put abortion on 2024 Florida ballot tops $1.94M
The political committee behind a Florida constitutional amendment aimed at limiting government interference in abortion rights collected nearly $1.942 million in June, according to a newly filed finance report.
Florida Republican Presidential candidates face new rules for the state's primaries
Republican candidates in Florida have new rules and requirements to face in order to get in the primaries.
Some out-of-state IDs no longer valid in Florida
Florida listed some out of state ID's that are now invalid in the state now that a new immigration law is in effect.
Florida releases list of invalid out-of-state licenses under new immigration law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday a list of out-of-state licenses that are deemed invalid in the Sunshine state for undocumented immigrants due to Senate Bill 1718.
US judge blocks portions of new Florida elections law
A federal judge on Monday blocked Florida from enforcing part of a new elections law that bans non-citizens from handling or collecting voter registration forms, saying the state can’t restrict individual rights and gave no proof it was necessary to do so.
Central Florida sheriffs sound-off on permitless carry law
Starting July 1, Florida’s new permitless carry law goes into effect. Orange County Sheriff John Mina made clear he's not a fan of this new law, and says it may make our streets more dangerous.
Florida's attorney general seeks to snuff out marijuana proposal
Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging the Florida Supreme Court to reject a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the recreational use of marijuana by people 21 and older, arguing a ballot summary would be “misleading to voters in several key respects.”
These are the new Florida laws that start July 1
More than 200 laws, spanning topics from TikTok bans and concealed carry to amusement rides and transgender bathroom access, will go into effect in Florida on Saturday.
Central Florida community celebrates new AAPI education law
A big celebration took place over the weekend, in honor of a new Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage education bill that was approved on May 9.
Florida's new concealed carry law takes effect July 1: What to know
The constitutional carry law signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to go into effect on July 1.
Federal judge blocks Florida law targeting 'drag' performances: 'unconstitutionally vague'
Saying it is unconstitutionally vague, a federal judge on Friday blocked a new Florida law aimed at prohibiting children from attending drag shows.