Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Reaction is pouring in following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
Florida lawmakers respond after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Florida lawmakers are responding to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe V. Wade. Florida House representatives Scott Plakon, R-Longwood, and Carlos Guillermo Smith, D-Orlando, shared their thoughts in an interview with FOX 35's John Brown.
DeSantis edges Trump in New Hampshire poll
A public opinion survey in New Hampshire, the state that for a century has held the first primary in presidential race, indicates that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has a razor-thin margin over former President Donald Trump in a hypothetical 2024 GOP primary match-up.
Supreme Court shoots down NY gun law that set high bar for concealed carry licenses
The Supreme Court Thursday ruled 6-3 that New York’s regulations that made it difficult to obtain a license to carry a concealed handgun were unconstitutionally restrictive and that it should be easier to obtain such a license.
School safety bill set to pass soon in Florida
As more details about the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas come to light, a school safety bill is sitting on the desk of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis waiting to be signed.
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.
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.