‘Donna’s Law’ to protect kids from predators signed by governorA law that eliminates the statute of limitations for sexual assault against minors that Florida’s Legislature earlier this year was signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Gov. DeSantis signs bills on school bus safety, bear poachingContinuing to gradually finish the work of this year’s legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday signed 21 bills, including measures aimed at improving school-bu...
From parental consent to school vouchers, DeSantis considers more than 7 dozen billsA controversial proposal intended to block Key West and other local governments from imposing bans on certain types of sunscreen was among 38 bills that landed on Gov. Ro...
Florida lawmakers take aim at athlete heat strokesFlorida lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to a bill designed to protect high-school athletes from suffering heat strokes.
End of telegraph era brings question: What’s a telegraph?The Florida Senate sent Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis a bill Thursday that removes an entire chapter of state law regulating the telegraph industry, including $50 penaltie...
Governor DeSantis Orders Suspension on Visiting Nursing HomesThe governor is asking people to stay away for two weeks. This applies to people who have traveled internationally, been on a cruise ship, or been in contact with someon...
Senators start reworking tax packageSenators eliminated a proposed tax cut for the aviation industry and a plan to expand the use of local tourist-development tax dollars, as lawmakers started to trim a Hou...
Gov. DeSantis signs major bills on nurses, pharmacists In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, the Florida Legislature on Wednesday passed bills that expand the roles that advanced nurses and pharmacists play in the state’s...
Florida lawmakers approve fireworks revampA proposal to allow Floridians to legally buy fireworks for use on three holidays is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida lawmakers sign off on child welfare changesWith House sponsor Mel Ponder, R-Destin, saying he would like to see the Department of Children and Families viewed as a “gateway of hope,” lawmakers gave final approval ...
Major health care issues teed up in Florida SenateThe Senate on Tuesday took up three House health care priorities, teeing them up for votes and potentially clearing the way for public budget negotiations to resume.
7 big health care issues to watch as end of legislative session nearsAs the end of the 2020 legislative session nears, the Florida House and Senate need to resolve key health care policy and budget issues.
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.
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 ...
