November 5, 2024
The proposed constitutional amendment faced unprecedented opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis.…
September 25, 2024
Appellate court considers teacher pronouns
A Florida teacher is challenging a law that requires educators to use pronouns that align with their sex assigned at…
August 27, 2024
Faculty union pushes back on textbook reviews
The United Faculty of Florida opposes a directive from the state to review course materials for “anti-Israeli” bias.…
August 23, 2024
State proposal could add clarity on felon voting
The new process would notify felons how to restore their voting rights after they’ve completed their sentences.…
August 19, 2024
Former UF President Ben Sasse defends his spending
Sasse responded to a report in The Independent Florida Alligator that spending more than tripled during his tenure.…
July 12, 2024
Challenge to Florida pronoun law gets go-ahead
The law requires teachers to use pronouns that align with their sex assigned at birth.…
June 28, 2024
DeSantis vetoes contentious vacation rental bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis said the bill would create bureaucratic red tape for local officials.…
June 17, 2024
Supreme Court turns down Florida sports betting challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to upend a multibillion-dollar deal giving the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting throughout Florida.…
June 10, 2024
DeSantis vetoes bill targeting hemp industry
Gov. Ron DeSantis said the bill placed “debilitating regulatory burdens” on small businesses.…
June 6, 2024
St. Johns parents challenge state book-objection law
Two St. Johns County parents are among three who filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Florida law that increased scrutiny…
June 3, 2024
Elections supervisors wary of ballot rule
Supervisors worry that a rule proposed by the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis could lead to votes being rejected.…
May 29, 2024
Former Northeast Florida judge blocked from ballot
Former Judge Scott DuPont was suspended from practicing law after the Supreme Court removed him as a circuit judge in…
May 29, 2024
Jacksonville murder case leads to death penalty challenge
Michael James Jackson was convicted of burying a couple alive in 2005. Death penalty opponents say his case illustrates that…
April 10, 2024
Federal judge blocks restriction on teacher pronoun use
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.…