November 21, 2024
Florida has agreed to pay legal fees and costs for businesses that successfully challenged part of the “Stop WOKE Act.”…
November 19, 2024
Florida pushes back in lawsuit over schoolbook removal
The state disputes that a state law regulating schoolbooks violates the First Amendment.…
November 6, 2024
5 takeaways from Tuesday’s election in Florida
Republicans had a great election night. Democrats? Not so much. And 60 is a magic number in Florida…
November 5, 2024
Abortion rights amendment falls short of passage
The proposal received support from 57% of voters, less than the 60% needed to pass.…
October 30, 2024
FPL bills may rise to cover cost of 3 hurricanes
FPL is seeking approval to increase bills by about $13 a month in Northeast Florida.…
October 9, 2024
Judge rejects reopening Florida voter registration because of hurricanes
A federal judge Wednesday rejected a request from the League of Women Voters of Florida and the Florida NAACP to…
October 2, 2024
‘Stop WOKE’ lawsuit could cost Florida $750,000
Businesses that successfully challenged the Stop WOKE Act want the state to reimburse their legal bills.…
September 12, 2024
Jacksonville congressional district debated in Florida Supreme Court
The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments about the constitutionality of a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis championed in…
September 11, 2024
Judge to weigh putting Florida meat law on ice
A federal judge will hear arguments next month about whether he should block a new Florida law that bars the…
September 9, 2024
DeSantis defends abortion information posted by state agency: ‘not electioneering’
With Democrats accusing the state Agency for Health Care Administration of improper politicking, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday described as…
September 6, 2024
Florida looks to add more nuclear power
While utilities continue to build solar facilities, nuclear power could be important in meeting future needs.…
August 27, 2024
Appeals court allows ban on transgender care for minors
The law prohibits transgender minors from being prescribed puberty blockers and hormonal treatments, even with their parents’ permission.…
August 6, 2024
Teachers unions target Florida’s pronoun law
The unions are fighting a law that requires educators to use pronouns that align with their sex assigned at birth.…
July 26, 2024
Florida Supreme Court asked to reject abortion statement
Floridians Protecting Freedom contends a statement that will appear on the ballot with Amendment 4 is inaccurate and political.…
July 23, 2024
Here are the new rules on kids and social media
The state has published details about how it will carry out a new law aimed at keeping young children off…
July 17, 2024
Abortion rights supporters allege ‘dirty trick’ on ballot
Supporters of Amendment 4 say a statement on the ballot will mislead voters about the proposed constitutional amendment.…
July 15, 2024
FAMU President Larry Robinson is stepping down
After taking a yearlong sabbatical, Robinson plans to return to serving as a professor in FAMU’s School of the Environment…
July 9, 2024
Florida regulators look to add nuclear power
Nuclear plants generate about 13% of Florida’s electricity, but the state hasn’t had new plants since the 1970s and 1980s.…
June 21, 2024
Justices say peaceful protests are OK under riot law
Siding with the state and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Supreme Court rejected arguments that the law is ambiguous.…
June 20, 2024
Citizens Insurance seeks 14% rate hike in 2025
Although Florida’s property insurance market is improving, Citizens still hopes to reduce its number of policies.…
June 6, 2024
Florida justices consider UF’s COVID shutdown
A University of Florida graduate student wants a refund for services that were not provided during a COVID-19 campus shutdown…
June 4, 2024
Nemours lawsuit continues in fight over duPont money
An appeals court cleared the way for a lawsuit from Alfred I. duPont’s native state, Delaware.…
May 31, 2024
Florida’s property insurance market seems to be improving
The AM Best financial-rating agency says Florida’s property insurance market is showing signs of improvement — but that time will…
May 24, 2024
Florida begins to repeal renewable energy goals
A proposal from the state says the goals are “no longer necessary” as Florida deemphasizes greenhouse gas emissions in state…