April 10, 2024
Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker said Florida violates a teacher’s First Amendment rights by restricting which pronouns she can…
April 1, 2024
Recreational marijuana is going on the ballot
A divided Florida Supreme Court approved placing a proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot in November.…
March 26, 2024
Realtors and lodging industry clash over vacation rentals
Jacksonville Beach Vice Mayor Sandy Golding said proposed changes would make it problematic for local officials to ensure visitors are…
March 22, 2024
Florida justices turn down challenge to sports betting
The Florida Supreme Court said opponents of the Seminole Tribe’s gambling agreement were taking the wrong approach to challenge it.…
March 19, 2024
Lawmakers expand marijuana licenses for Black farmers
Expansion of medical marijuana licenses for Black farmers was included in a wide-ranging bill championed by Sen. Tracie Davis of…
February 7, 2024
Justices weigh abortion rights amendment for ballot
Florida Supreme Court justices on Wednesday heard arguments about a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at guaranteeing abortion rights in the…
February 6, 2024
Lawmakers may limit potency for recreational pot
Florida lawmakers are taking steps toward imposing limits on the amount of euphoria-inducing THC in pot products.…
January 26, 2024
Appeals court weighs limits on voter registration groups
A 2023 law banned third-party groups from using non-U.S. citizens to help people sign up to vote.…
January 19, 2024
Legislation allows lawsuits over ‘unborn child’ deaths
The bill would allow parents to sue when an “unborn child” dies because of wrongful acts or negligence.…
January 3, 2024
Battle heats up over DeSantis’ travel records
The Washington Post contends that aides to Gov. Ron DeSantis have stifled the release of information about DeSantis’ flights.…
November 1, 2023
Seminole Tribe plans major gambling expansion in Florida
The tribe will add roulette, craps and sports betting at its casinos in Florida in December.…
September 29, 2023
Sports betting in Florida still paused despite court ruling
As legal challenges grind through state and federal courts, gamblers in Florida shouldn’t plan on placing sports bets from their…
August 2, 2023
Florida prisons grapple with ‘oppressive’ heat
Sen. Jennifer Bradley of Fleming Island says conditions are brutal inside prisons without air conditioning.…
June 26, 2023
Judge blocks ‘drag show’ law sponsored by Jacksonville lawmaker
A Hamburger Mary’s restaurant filed a legal challenge over the law, which was sponsored by Republican Sen. Clay Yarborough of…
April 12, 2023
Senate passes drag show bill; it could derail pride parades, critics say
The measure from Republican Sen. Clay Yarborough of Jacksonville blocks venues from admitting children to “adult live performances.”…
March 24, 2023
Northeast Florida families challenge transgender rules
Families from Duval and St. Johns counties are among four challenging new rules that prohibit doctors from providing gender-affirming treatment…