NEWS FROM THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE

The next president of the University of Florida could be chosen partially out of the sunshine.

A controversial bill that would shorten the time period for a woman to have an abortion in Florida cleared its first committee on Wednesday.

Kratom is in the coffee family and is an herbal supplement grown mostly in Southeast Asia.

If you’ve recently received notice that your rent is increasing dramatically, you are not alone.

Florida already has an official state pie — key lime — but might soon designate strawberry shortcake as the official state dessert.

Street takeovers to perform car stunts like doughnuts, drifting and burnouts could become illegal in Florida.

Legislation that would make it easier for Florida businesses and individuals to challenge local ordinances has cleared its first state Senate test.

Gov. Ron DeSantis voiced support Wednesday morning for a Republican-led bill that would ban most abortions in Florida after 15 weeks of pregnancy and signaled that he would sign it if it landed on his desk.

Authorities believe Miya Marcano was killed in her own apartment by an infatuated 27-year-old maintenance employee who had access to a master key.

Florida schools could be required to teach students the benefits and risks of social media under a measure now before lawmakers.

The Florida House released its proposed congressional maps, which appear to give Republicans more of an advantage than the Senate-proposed maps released earlier this month.

As Florida’s gas prices soar ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said he is proposing over $1 billion in gas tax relief in an effort to help lower gas prices in the state.

Florida Republicans have approved a sweeping bill to hobble coronavirus vaccine mandates in businesses.

Florida lawmakers are in the midst of a special session in Tallahassee aimed at blocking federal COVID-19 mandates. That includes President Joe Biden’s mandate for larger businesses.

Florida lawmakers have begun debating a package of bills to combat coronavirus vaccine mandates, continuing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ fight against virus rules.

Guns made from 3D printers or manufactured by a person are legal in Florida and the U.S., but those in the business of manufacturing firearms are required to apply for a serial number and register the firearm. Two Florida lawmakers now want to make manufacturing your own gun illegal.