January 9, 2024
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.…
December 4, 2023
North Florida redistricting fight heads to Supreme Court
Voting rights groups will appeal the elimination of Congressional District 5, a Black-majority district that included parts of Jacksonville.…
October 23, 2023
Florida legislators to hold special session in November
The session Nov. 6-9 will consider bolstering sanctions against Iran and providing additional assistance to people after Hurricane Idalia.…
December 22, 2022
Ten big issues addressed during Florida’s insurance overhaul
Florida lawmakers this week held a special session and passed a 105-page bill aimed at stabilizing the state’s troubled property-insurance…
June 21, 2022
Florida Power & Light sets ambitious goal to eliminate carbon emissions by 2045
The parent company of Florida’s largest utility has announced plans to expand its use of solar energy and other renewable…