December 4, 2024
Starting Jan. 1, kids 13 and under will no longer be able to have a profile on certain social media…
November 25, 2024
Will 2025 be the year Florida passes an open carry law?
The new Senate president opposes open carry, but gun owners hope they can win over the Legislature in 2025.…
August 14, 2024
FAMU’s interim president calls on senior leaders to resign
After holding the position for only a week, Interim President Timothy Beard said a change in leadership is necessary to…
July 9, 2024
Cyberattack stymies families seeking funeral arrangements
The Florida Department of Health said ransom thieves hacked a system used to process birth and death certificates.…
April 19, 2024
Florida kids may qualify for free swimming lessons
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill creating a swimming lesson voucher program. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Travis Hutson…
March 26, 2024
Youth coaches now must undergo CPR training
A new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis requires coaches at public K-12 schools to get CPR training every two…
February 29, 2024
Lawmakers consider more job opportunities for veterans
House Bill 1329 helps out vets who are returning to civilian life and need a job or are looking to…
February 20, 2024
Athletics coaches may be required to take CPR training
Pending legislation would require all coaches in Florida to be CPR certified and trained to use an automated external defibrillator.…
February 9, 2024
Florida lawmakers seek stricter penalties for street racing
Laws enacted in 2022 have not eliminated “street takeovers.” A new bill aims to end the illegal activity once and…
January 17, 2024
Open carry gun bill unlikely to pass this session
Florida House Speaker Paul Renner is shooting down any hopes of Florida’s becoming an open-carry state, at least for now.…