April 11, 2024
A federal appeals court is looking at whether Florida can legally challenge Biden administration immigration policies.…
April 10, 2024
Judge refuses to halt FSU’s lawsuit against ACC
Florida State University contends it would owe $500 million in penalties to exit the Atlantic Coast Conference.…
April 9, 2024
Abortion ballot issue might not end legal fights
Three Supreme Court justices warned about legal fights if the abortion rights amendment passes in Florida.…
April 4, 2024
Six issues headed to the November ballot
Floridians will consider six proposed constitutional amendments including abortion rights, recreational marijuana and partisan school board elections.…
April 1, 2024
Voters will decide whether to guarantee abortion rights
The Florida Supreme Court approved an abortion rights amendment for the ballot, but the court also allowed a six-week abortion…
March 29, 2024
Supreme Court decisions likely Monday on abortion and pot
The Florida Supreme Court is considering whether constitutional amendments on abortion rights and recreational marijuana should appear on the ballot.…
March 28, 2024
Judge to consider Florida’s school pronoun restrictions
A lawsuit contends the restrictions violate a federal civil rights law and the First Amendment.…
March 12, 2024
Settlement reached over Florida’s parental rights law
The state settled a lawsuit over a law that critics call “Don’t Say Gay.” The settlement allows LGBTQ+ references in…
March 7, 2024
How your legislators voted on social media crackdown
The Florida Legislature has approved a bill that seeks to keep children off social media platforms. Gov. Ron DeSantis is…
March 5, 2024
Appeals court rejects Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE’ restrictions
The three-judge panel said restrictions on workplace training violate First Amendment rights.…
February 29, 2024
Florida leaders seek other options on social media ban
Gov. Ron DeSantis has until Friday to sign, veto or allow a law to take effect banning children from social…
February 23, 2024
Major Florida health plan heads to governor
The wide-ranging plan seeks to keep more doctors in Florida, promote innovation and shift patients away from emergency rooms.…
February 14, 2024
UF Health included in plan to boost behavioral health care
UF Health Jacksonville would become a teaching hospital in behavioral health under two bills in the Florida Legislature.…
February 8, 2024
10 big issues at mid-session mark for Florida Legislature
Florida’s annual 60-day legislative session reached its halfway point Wednesday. Here are updates on 10 big issues in the session.…
January 29, 2024
Judge tosses out FAMU discrimination case
U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle rejected a lawsuit that alleged the state has discriminated against Florida A&M University in funding…
January 25, 2024
Florida Supreme Court to take up North Florida redistricting
The court agreed to consider the case, but it appears it will not be resolved before a candidate-qualifying deadline for…
January 18, 2024
House moves toward ban on pride flags at public buildings
Legislation would prevent the display of flags that represent “a political viewpoint,” including race, sexual orientation and political ideology.…
January 9, 2024
DeSantis in State of the State: ‘Stay the course’
Democrats blasted Gov. Ron DeSantis, saying he has focused on the presidential campaign instead of the state’s needs.…
January 8, 2024
Lawmakers want to bar children from social media
House and Senate Republicans have filed bills designed to prevent minors under age 16 from having social media accounts.…
January 5, 2024
Abortion measure has enough signatures for ballot
Now, focus will shift to the Florida Supreme Court, which has to sign off on the wording of proposed ballot…
January 4, 2024
Palatka rep files proposal to lower gun-buying age
Republican Rep. Bobby Payne wants to lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 for people to buy rifles and…
January 3, 2024
10 big issues to watch in 2024 legislative session
Florida lawmakers will start the annual 60-day legislative session Tuesday, with Gov. Ron DeSantis giving his State of the State…
December 29, 2023
10 big legal issues to watch in 2024
State and federal courts in 2024 are expected to buzz with major Florida cases.…
December 13, 2023
St. Johns County mom fights transgender treatment ban
A trial began Wednesday over Florida’s restrictions on such things as puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender people.…