Florida lawmakers move to delay school start time law for high schools
Florida lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would shield school districts from a 2023 law mandating later high school start times.
Florida lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would shield school districts from a 2023 law mandating later high school start times.
Senate passes Trump’s budget plan with help from some Dems
The Senate passed a six-month spending bill Friday, hours before a government shutdown.
The Senate passed a six-month spending bill Friday, hours before a government shutdown.
Florida lawmakers scrutinize insurers over hidden profits, rising rates
Florida House members Friday began digging into questions about property-insurance companies sending money to affiliated firms and shareholders while arguing the industry was losing money.
Florida House members Friday began digging into questions about property-insurance companies sending money to affiliated firms and shareholders while arguing the industry was losing money.
Court upholds Florida's gun purchase age limit, fueling legal, political debate
Saying the restriction is “consistent with our historical tradition of firearm regulation," a federal appeals court on Friday upheld the constitutionality of a Florida law that raised the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 18 to 21.
Saying the restriction is “consistent with our historical tradition of firearm regulation," a federal appeals court on Friday upheld the constitutionality of a Florida law that raised the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 18 to 21.
Florida House moves to lower gun purchase age, reviving post-Parkland debate
Florida House Republicans on Wednesday backed a proposal that would repeal part of a law passed after the 2018 mass shooting at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and allow people under age 21 to buy rifles and shotguns.
Florida House Republicans on Wednesday backed a proposal that would repeal part of a law passed after the 2018 mass shooting at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and allow people under age 21 to buy rifles and shotguns.
Bear hunt backlash: FWC to hear public comment on first proposed bear hunt in 10 years
The controversial topic of bear hunting is back up for discussion in Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting a virtual public meeting to gauge the public’s interest in hosting their first bear hunt in 10 years.
The controversial topic of bear hunting is back up for discussion in Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting a virtual public meeting to gauge the public’s interest in hosting their first bear hunt in 10 years.
Florida lawmakers advance bill to rename Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America
Florida lawmakers advanced a bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, aligning with a Trump-era executive order.
Florida lawmakers advanced a bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, aligning with a Trump-era executive order.
Florida Senate panel backs bill to ban fluoride in public water systems
While many communities in Florida have opted to remove the fluoridation process from public water supplies, proposed legislation in Tallahassee would prevent local governments from adding fluoride to water.
While many communities in Florida have opted to remove the fluoridation process from public water supplies, proposed legislation in Tallahassee would prevent local governments from adding fluoride to water.
This state could preview path to abolish property tax
On Florida Live's 'Playbook Tuesday,' POLITICO reporter Kimberly Leonard, author of the Florida Playbook newsletter, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about the road ahead if Florida wants to move forward with getting rid of property taxes, changing proposals in Tallahassee concerning ballot initiatives, and takeaways from the legislative session so far.
On Florida Live's 'Playbook Tuesday,' POLITICO reporter Kimberly Leonard, author of the Florida Playbook newsletter, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about the road ahead if Florida wants to move forward with getting rid of property taxes, changing proposals in Tallahassee concerning ballot initiatives, and takeaways from the legislative session so far.
Florida lawmakers back bill to exempt trainees from minimum wage
A Florida Senate committee Monday backed a proposal that would give employers a way to sidestep the state’s minimum wage if they can classify positions as job training.
A Florida Senate committee Monday backed a proposal that would give employers a way to sidestep the state’s minimum wage if they can classify positions as job training.
Florida lawmakers advance bill to restrict ballot initiatives
Florida lawmakers a pushing legislation to tighten restrictions on the ballot-initiative process, citing concerns over out-of-state influence and fraud.
Florida lawmakers a pushing legislation to tighten restrictions on the ballot-initiative process, citing concerns over out-of-state influence and fraud.
Florida lawmakers consider study on property tax cuts. expansion of homestead exemption
Florida lawmakers are considering property tax cuts, with proposals to expand the homestead exemption and possibly eliminate property taxes.
Florida lawmakers are considering property tax cuts, with proposals to expand the homestead exemption and possibly eliminate property taxes.
Congressman reflects on Trump's address to Congress
U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos shares his thoughts following President Donald Trump delivering his first address in his second term to Congress on Tuesday. Trump talked about his first couple months in office, setting up what he calls the "renewal of the American dream."
U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos shares his thoughts following President Donald Trump delivering his first address in his second term to Congress on Tuesday. Trump talked about his first couple months in office, setting up what he calls the "renewal of the American dream."
President Trump cheers Marco Rubio in speech
President Donald Trump championed Sec. of State Marco Rubio -- former Senator of Florida -- during his Congressional speech on Tuesday night, March 4, 2025. He wants the military to build a "golden dome missile defense shield." Trump announced a new "Office of Ship Building." He said the USA would reclaim the Panama Canal. "Good luck, Marco."
President Donald Trump championed Sec. of State Marco Rubio -- former Senator of Florida -- during his Congressional speech on Tuesday night, March 4, 2025. He wants the military to build a "golden dome missile defense shield." Trump announced a new "Office of Ship Building." He said the USA would reclaim the Panama Canal. "Good luck, Marco."
Trump outlines plans for peace in Ukraine
President Trump used his speech before Congress to address his proposals for fostering peace in Ukraine, where he has unceremoniously upended the policies of the Biden administration in a matter of just weeks.
President Trump used his speech before Congress to address his proposals for fostering peace in Ukraine, where he has unceremoniously upended the policies of the Biden administration in a matter of just weeks.
Democrats respond to Trump's speech to Congress: FULL
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, of Michigan, delivers the Democratic response to President Donald Trump's speech to Congress on Tuesday night, March 4, 2025.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, of Michigan, delivers the Democratic response to President Donald Trump's speech to Congress on Tuesday night, March 4, 2025.
Trump surprises West Point applicant with word of his acceptance
After claiming a surge in recruitment for the U.S. military, President Trump informed West Point applicant Jason Hartley of his acceptance to the prestigious academy
After claiming a surge in recruitment for the U.S. military, President Trump informed West Point applicant Jason Hartley of his acceptance to the prestigious academy
Trump wraps speech to Congress with ‘fight, fight, fight,’ calls for ‘golden age of America’
President Donald Trump has delivered his first major speech to Congress since returning to the White House, outlining his second-term agenda on immigration, the economy, and national security. The speech ended with a rallying cry, as Trump declared the ‘golden age of America’ is just beginning.
President Donald Trump has delivered his first major speech to Congress since returning to the White House, outlining his second-term agenda on immigration, the economy, and national security. The speech ended with a rallying cry, as Trump declared the ‘golden age of America’ is just beginning.
Trump appoints 13-year-old cancer survivor to Secret Service
President Trump named D.J. Daniel, a 13-year-old with terminal brain cancer, a Secret Service agent during his address to Congress.
President Trump named D.J. Daniel, a 13-year-old with terminal brain cancer, a Secret Service agent during his address to Congress.
Trump honors family of Laken Riley before Congress
President Trump honored the family of Laken Riley during his address to Congress.
President Trump honored the family of Laken Riley during his address to Congress.