Florida lawmakers take precautions during budget voteFlorida lawmakers weren’t taking any chances Thursday during their final meeting of the legislative session as they voted on the budget for the coming year.
Are Florida virtual schools ready to handle coronavirus surge?Concerns about coronavirus have the state’s leadership looking at digital learning options for K-12 schools. Plans so far include a beefed-up Florida Virtual School.
Visit Florida could be extended to 2023Visit Florida appears to be getting more than a one-year extension.
Florida Legislature rejects local sunscreen bansFlorida lawmakers are sending to Gov. Ron DeSantis a measure intended to block Key West and any other local governments from imposing bans on certain types of sunscreen.
Bill to give $2M to wrongfully convicted Jacksonville man heads to governorLegislation that would provide $2.15 million to a Jacksonville man who spent over 40 years in prison on a wrongful conviction is headed to the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Genetic information bill moves forward in Florida SenateThe Senate moved closer Tuesday to passing a bill that would prevent life insurers and long-term care insurers from using genetic testing information when pricing policie...
Florida lawmakers eye big boost in coronavirus fundingFlorida lawmakers are upping the ante when it comes to funding the fight to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Florida House backs eliminating time limit in sex abuse casesThe Florida House late Monday voted to eliminate a time limit for child sex-abuse victims to file criminal complaints against their abusers.
Florida lawmakers look to boost Alzheimer’s effortsWith the number of Floridians suffering from Alzheimer’s disease expected to increase as Baby Boomers age, the state House on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill that seeks...
Florida House backs school voucher expansionIn the latest chapter in a two-decade debate about school choice in Florida, the House on Monday overwhelmingly approved a plan that would expand school vouchers.
Florida Senate backs making it harder to amend ConstitutionVoting along party lines Monday, the Florida Senate passed a controversial bill that would make it harder to put proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot.
Florida Senate OKs bill on college athlete compensationCollege athletes in Florida would be able to make money off their name, image or likeness under a bill overwhelmingly passed by the Senate.
Hospitals likely to take $25 million hitBudget negotiators on Monday agreed to reduce hospital Medicaid reimbursement rates in the current fiscal year by about $25 million.
Florida Senate signs off on fireworks revampFloridians soon could legally set off fireworks on three days, without a pretense for buying the explosives.
Canadian drug importation money approvedHealth care budget writers have agreed to spend $10.3 million to help carry out a Canadian drug-importation program, about half of what Gov. Ron DeSantis sought in a prop...
Florida Senate proposes $600 million for teacher pay hikesAfter it appeared the House and Senate had agreed on spending $500 million to increase teacher salaries, the Senate on Sunday proposed upping the amount to $600 million.
Florida Forever to get $100 millionFlorida Forever, the state’s signature land-preservation program, will get a sizable, one-time boost in funding as lawmakers inched closer Sunday to patching together an ...
Florida lawmakers resolve key budget issuesAs Florida lawmakers inch toward a budget deal, House and Senate leaders on Saturday announced they had reached agreement on a number of key issues, including pay raises ...
Military spouse tax proposal goes to votersFlorida voters in November will decide whether to approve a tax proposal that could benefit some spouses of veterans who die.
Budget talks possible over weekendHouse and Senate leaders said Thursday that formal budget negotiations could take place this weekend as lawmakers try to wrap up the 2020 legislative session.
Mayor Curry Will Sign New Law to Fight Human TraffickingTODAY - Mayor Lenny Curry will sign a new law - designed to fight human trafficking here in Jacksonville.. One of the major changes from this ordinance-- it raises the m...
