March 21, 2024
Mayor Donna Deegan says the law adds urgency to efforts the city has already begun to get people off the…
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March 21, 2024
Heavy rain headed toward Florida starting Friday
Northeast Florida could receive 1 to 2 inches of rain as several rounds of storms hit Florida on Friday and…
March 19, 2024
Sea turtle nesting season arrives on Florida’s coasts
People can play a big part in helping to protect vulnerable nesting sea turtles this spring and summer while visiting…
March 19, 2024
Lawmakers expand marijuana licenses for Black farmers
Expansion of medical marijuana licenses for Black farmers was included in a wide-ranging bill championed by Sen. Tracie Davis of…
March 18, 2024
Florida Legislature continues to reduce local authority
The 2024 Florida Legislature passed a number of “preemption bills” on issues ranging from local wages to vacation rentals and…
March 18, 2024
PolitiFact FL: DeSantis said Citizens Insurance ‘is not solvent.’ That’s misleading.
Insolvency means a company cannot pay its bills today. That’s not so with Citizens, which has a $5 billion surplus.…
March 15, 2024
What to know with hurricane season a few months away
The countdown to hurricane season has begun, and Florida emergency management offices are sharing safety tips.…
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 11, 2024
Stranded sperm whale dies off Venice Beach
Marine experts say the death of a sperm whale off the Venice coast will help them learn about an endangered…
March 11, 2024
Protesters call on DeSantis to veto vaping regulations
Opponents say a bill prohibiting the sale of flavored e-cigarettes would be damaging for businesses.…
March 11, 2024
Here are 10 big issues the Legislature addressed this year
The 2024 legislative session included action on working teens, social media for children, education, health care, homlessness and more.…
March 8, 2024
Chaplains may be allowed in public schools
The Florida Senate approved a bill that lets school districts and charter schools adopt policies allowing volunteers to serve as…
March 8, 2024
Which social media are banned for teens? No one knows
A social media ban approved by the Legislature is so narrowly crafted that it’s not clear which popular online platforms…
March 7, 2024
Tracie Davis of Jacksonville to lead Senate Democrats
State Sen. Tracie Davis of Jacksonville is slated to become the Senate Democratic leader after the 2026 elections.…
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 6, 2024
Lawakers approve history of communism for schools
Under a bill co-sponsored by Rep. Robert Charles Brannan III of Macclenny, the history of communism would be taught in…
March 6, 2024
Legislature votes to ban homeless sleeping in public
The bill bars cities and counties from allowing people to sleep at places such as public buildings and in public…
March 6, 2024
Florida’s social media ban for kids called unconstitutional
Florida’s proposed social media regulations for children would require anyone who sets up an account to prove they’re old enough…
March 5, 2024
Security funding approved for Jewish day schools
Legislation sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis would bolster security at a time of rising antisemitic incidents.…
March 5, 2024
Appeals court rejects Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE’ restrictions
The three-judge panel said restrictions on workplace training violate First Amendment rights.…
March 4, 2024
Dozier victims endured woeful abuse under Florida’s watch
The Legislature has approved restitution for men who were physically and sexually abused as boys while in state custody at…
March 1, 2024
House passes Palatka rep’s bill to lower gun-buying age
The House passed a bill sponsored by Rep. Bobby Payne that would lower the minimum age to buy rifles and…
March 1, 2024
Payday loans could get even more expensive
A pair of legislative bills would raise the scale of interest rates that payday lenders are allowed to charge borrowers.…
March 1, 2024
Florida may ban heat protections for workers
Pending legislation would block local governments from guaranteeing outdoor workers access to shade, clean water, rest breaks and even heat…