Amid opposition, Gov. DeSantis signs bill that will allow volunteer chaplains in public schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a measure that will authorize school districts to allow volunteer school chaplains to provide services to students, amid opposition from the American Civil Liberties Union.
Gov. DeSantis: Florida’s Interstate 4 upgrades are ‘fully funded and ahead of schedule by decades’
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced expedited construction timelines for several “Moving Florida Forward” infrastructure projects, including the widening of I-4 in Osceola and Polk counties and the Poinciana Parkway Connector Project in Osceola County.
Settlement reached in lawsuit between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' allies
Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney have reached a settlement agreement in a state court fight over how Walt Disney World is developed in the future following the takeover of the theme park resort’s government by the Florida governor.
Now that Gov. DeSantis has signed a social media ban for children under 14, do you think this will protect kids online?
Children under 14 years old will be banned from having social media accounts in an effort politicians said would save children’s lives. That’s according to the latest revamped bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed on Monday.
Fight between Disney and DeSantis appointees over district control gets a July court hearing
The court fight between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees over control of Walt Disney World’s government won’t be decided until at least this summer, provided the two sides don’t reach a settlement beforehand.
Gov. DeSantis to get bill that makes it easier to shoot bears, claim self defense
A bill passed by the Florida House aims to make it easier for people to shoot bears on their property under the claim of self-defense. The bill would provide self-defense protections to individuals who kill bears, as long as they can reasonably prove that their actions were necessary to prevent imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury. Critics argue that the bill is based on fear rather than facts and does not include mechanisms to prevent excessive killings of bears.
No video voyeurism charge for ousted Florida GOP chair, previously cleared in rape case
Prosecutors say the ousted former chair of the Republican Party of Florida will not face a video voyeurism charge for recording a sexual encounter with a woman who accused him of rape, a case in which he was also not charged.
No video voyeurism charge for ousted Florida GOP chair, previously cleared in rape case
Prosecutors say the ousted former chair of the Republican Party of Florida will not face a video voyeurism charge for recording a sexual encounter with a woman who accused him of rape, a case in which he was also not charged.
Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records from underage girl abuse probe to be released under Florida law
Grand jury transcripts from a 2006 Florida investigation into wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of dozens of underage girls will be released publicly later this year under legislation signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Wasserman Schultz calls for removal of Florida surgeon general over ‘grossly irresponsible’ response to measles outbreak
Florida’s controversial surgeon general is drawing criticism for his handling of an elementary school’s measles outbreak, telling parents of unvaccinated children it is their choice whether their student attends class.
Florida bill to keep children under 16 off social media moves forward amid debate on government’s role, parental rights
Amid a debate about the role of government and parental rights, the Florida Senate on Thursday passed a bill that seeks to keep children under the age of 16 off social media platforms.
Florida Legislature passes bill to release state grand jury's Jeffrey Epstein investigation
The transcripts of a 2006 grand jury that investigated Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual assaults of underage girls would be released to the public under a bill heading to Florida’s governor after it was unanimously passed by the Legislature.
Republican lawmakers are backing dozens of bills targeting diversity efforts on campus and elsewhere
Diversity initiatives would be defunded or banned from universities and other public institutions under a slate of bills pending in Republican-led legislatures, with some lawmakers counting on the issue resonating with voters in this election year.
Gov. DeSantis backs proposed bill that could limit people without homes from camping in public places
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said he supports a proposed Florida bill that could potentially restrict people without homes from sleeping in public buildings and on public property without a permit.
FHP trooper killed in crash on I-95 while trying to detain a fleeing felon in St. Lucie County
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was killed Friday morning in a crash on Interstate 95 near Port St. Lucie, officials said. FHP Trooper Zachary Fink died in a wreck with a semitrailer on I-95 north at Crosstown Parkway near Port St. Lucie, according to authorities.