May 22, 2024
The increased intensity and unpredictability of hurricanes is making storm preparation more difficult — and expensive.…
May 20, 2024
Jacksonville’s strip club law set for court hearing
A federal appeals court will consider whether it’s constitutional to bar dancers under age 21 in adult establishments.…
May 17, 2024
Federal judge tosses part of Florida’s elections law
Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker blocked part of a 2023 law that restricts voter registration groups.…
May 14, 2024
Heat risks increase for workers in the South, study says
After Florida lawmakers this year barred local heat protections for workers, a new study concludes that excessive heat puts their…
May 8, 2024
Florida challenges feds on gender-affirming care
Florida says a federal health care rule clashes with the state’s efforts to restrict treatments for transgender people.…
May 2, 2024
State defends North Florida congressional map
Attorneys say a previous plan, creating a majority Black district, was illegally based on race.…
April 25, 2024
Groups seek new review of North Florida redistricting
Voting rights groups say a plan pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis was racially motivated.…
April 11, 2024
Questions raised in Florida immigration fight
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.…