September 12, 2024
36 books will be returning to school libraries after being removed last year after children’s book authors and parents sued…
September 4, 2024
Court backs FHSAA for blocking pregame prayer
The prayer was not allowed before the 2015 state championship involving University Christian School of Jacksonville.…
January 3, 2024
Supreme Court will consider abortion measure next month
Justices will hear arguments Feb. 7 about whether to allow a proposed constitutional amendment on the Florida ballot in November.…
December 21, 2023
Descendants fight to maintain historic Black communities
Historic Black communities have dwindled from their once-thriving existence, and efforts to preserve them encounter complicated challenges.…
November 20, 2023
Florida Supreme Court won’t suspend online sports betting
The court denied a motion by two partimutuel companies to halt spots betting while a broader legal battle plays out.…
November 1, 2023
Attorney general urges court to reject abortion initiative
Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a brief contending the proposal should be kept off the 2024 ballot because the wording…
October 23, 2023
Voting rights groups defend redistricting ruling
Attorneys say changes to a North Florida congressional district violated the state Constitution and reduced the voting power of Black…
October 6, 2023
State defends redistricting in North Florida
Secretary of State Cord Byrd wants an appellate court to overturn a ruling that the plan violated the rights of…
October 6, 2023
Appeals court urged to block Florida’s Chinese property law
Opponents say the law targets people based on national origin, which would violate the Fair Housing Act.…
October 4, 2023
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office defends anti-riot law
The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by civil rights groups, including the Northside Coalition of Jacksonville.…
September 14, 2023
Florida bucks feds on COVID-19 boosters
In a continued clash with federal health officials, Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo recommends against the new booster for anyone younger…
September 5, 2023
Judge rejects North Florida congressional map
Circuit Judge J. Lee Marsh ruled that a map pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis was unconstitutional because it diminished the…
June 13, 2023
FPL customers will get a break in July
State regulators approved a plan Tuesday that will trim FPL customers’ bills because of lower-than-expected costs of natural gas used…
April 14, 2023
How your reps voted on Florida’s 6-week abortion ban
Moving quickly on what he called the “Heartbeat Protection Act,” Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that would prevent abortions…
March 28, 2023
Duval student loses appeal over teacher ‘kill list’
A state appeals court upheld the detention of a Duval County public school student who had a “kill list” of…
March 22, 2023
Jacksonville lawmaker gets support for drag show crackdown
As the governor’s office cracks down drag show performances, a Senate panel approved a bill sponsored by a Jacksonville lawmaker…
March 7, 2023
Palatka rep proposes lower age to buy guns in Florida
Republican Bobby Payne was one of two legislators proposing to lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 to buy…
March 2, 2023
FPL proposes lower fuel costs that could trim electric bill hikes
FPL filed a petition at the state Public Service Commission that would trim increases proposed to take effect in April.…
January 25, 2023
Lawmakers consider oversight of municipal utilities like JEA
Florida’s Public Service Commission has no authority over municipal utilities. Lawmakers are discussing whether to change that.…
December 31, 2022
Court backs St. Johns schools in transgender bathroom fight
After a five-year legal battle, a sharply divided federal appeals court has upheld a St. Johns County School Board policy…
December 22, 2022
Senate approves insurance overhaul. Will it help?
The Florida Senate on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a bill aimed at shoring up the troubled property insurance system by curbing…
December 19, 2022
New North Florida judges drew legal challenges
Moving quickly after a Florida Supreme Court ruling, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday made appointments to four seats on a…
December 6, 2022
Florida lawmakers will tackle major insurance issues next week
With Florida’s property-insurance system in turmoil, state lawmakers could be poised to take major steps to try to stabilize the…
November 7, 2022
Lawsuit refiled against Duval Schools over gender instruction law
Parents, students and a nonprofit group have filed a revised lawsuit against Duval and three other school districts, challenging a…