Florida lawmaker's tweet over guns stirs controversy
Florida State Rep. Randy Fine stirred up controversy on Wednesday in a tweet about the Second Amendment and President Joe Biden. Now, some are calling for the U.S. Secret Service to investigate.
Property Insurance changes going to Gov. DeSantis
Florida House members overwhelmingly gave final approval Wednesday to a measure that seeks to stem property-insurance problems that have led to policyholders across the state losing coverage and seeing soaring premiums.
Charges announce in 'ghost' candidate funding investigation
Prosecutors announced charges for three people accused in a 2020 No Party Affiliation campaign finance scheme for the Florida Senate District 9 race.
Florida insurance bills clear committee, move to Senate
The Florida Legislature on Monday began a special session focused on fixing the state’s turbulent property insurance market, advancing sweeping legislation.
Lawmakers pushing to add affordable house to special session agenda
As the nation’s lawmakers focus on surging gas prices, officials in Florida say people need more affordable housing options.
Gov. DeSantis says state will take control of Disney's Reedy Creek
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that the state, rather than any local government, would take control of a taxing district that benefits Walt Disney Co. when the district is dissolved next year.
Special session to address Florida's home insurance failures
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday expressed confidence that a special legislative session will help stabilize Florida’s property-insurance system, but the troubled market is taking another blow as a group of companies is poised to cancel more than 68,000 policies.
New Florida tax holidays, exemptions announced for 2022
Florida residents will soon see some relief in their wallets. During a news conference Friday in Ocala, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law what he says is the largest tax relief package in the state's history.
Lawsuit challenges dismantling of Disney World’s Reedy Creek
Three Florida residents have filed the first lawsuit challenging the state's recently passed legislation dissolving The Walt Disney Co.’s self-governing district.
Protests follow leaked Roe v. Wade draft brief
Protests over the leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that would throw out the court's Roe v. Wade ruling sent people into the streets around the nation.
Landmark abortion case could be overturned by Supreme Court, report suggests
A draft opinion circulated among Supreme Court justices suggests that earlier this year a majority of them had thrown support behind overturning the 1973 case Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a report.
Gov. DeSantis plans to pass constitutional carry law
In a news conference Friday, Gov. Ron DeSantis said he still plans to pass a constitutional carry, or permit-less carry law.
Questions remain after Reedy Creek district is dissolved
The fallout continues after Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law dissolving special tax districts including the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which effectively allows Walt Disney World to govern itself.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill dissolving Disney's self-governing district
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday that would eliminate the Reedy Creek Improvement District, a special independent district established in the 1960s that has allowed Walt Disney World to govern itself.
Florida House passes congressional redistricting plan
Over the chants of Democratic lawmakers who planted themselves in the center of the chamber in protest, the Florida House gave final approval Thursday to a congressional redistricting plan that is expected to help Republicans and reduce the number of Black Democrats representing the state.
Florida House passes bill stripping Disney of self governing status
The Florida House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday that would dissolve Walt Disney World’s special governing power in the state.
DeSantis vs. Disney: Debating future of Reedy Creek
State lawmakers are in a special legislative session debating the fate of independent special districts, such as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, that effectively allows Walt Disney World to self-govern itself.
DOJ will appeal mask ruling if CDC calls for it
The U.S. Department of Justice says it will appeal a ruling that eliminated COVID-19 mask mandates for public transportation if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) deems it necessary. This comes as mask requirements are being dropped at airports, on trains and in rideshare services.
Political analyst says there's a 50-50 chance of Reedy Creek extinction
As Florida lawmakers talk about eliminating independent special districts, many in Central Florida wonder how Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District will be impacted.
AARP Florida concerned new law will negatively impact nursing home care
In a state with one of the largest 65-plus populations in the U.S., AARP Florida is sounding the alarm about a bill recently signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis.