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Florida AG accuses Robinhood of falsely promoting itself as โleast expensiveโ way to buy cryptocurrency, launches probe
Read full article: Florida AG accuses Robinhood of falsely promoting itself as โleast expensiveโ way to buy cryptocurrency, launches probeFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Thursday that his office has submitted a subpoena to โuncover internal documentsโ belonging to Robinhood Crypto, LLC, after alleging that the company misled its customers by promoting itself as the โleast expensiveโ way to purchase cryptocurrency.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill to prohibit activities โintended to affectโ weather, temperature, sunlight intensity
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis signs bill to prohibit activities โintended to affectโ weather, temperature, sunlight intensityFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Friday that prohibits geoengineering and certain โweather modification activities,โ making it a third-degree felony.
โAlligator Alcatrazโ: Florida attorney general proposes massive new immigration facility in the Everglades
Read full article: โAlligator Alcatrazโ: Florida attorney general proposes massive new immigration facility in the EvergladesFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier is proposing to build a large immigrant detention center in the middle of the Florida Everglades.
Florida lawmakers approve state budget after weeks of gridlock and a missed deadline
Read full article: Florida lawmakers approve state budget after weeks of gridlock and a missed deadlineAfter weeks of gridlock and a missed deadline, Florida lawmakers finally voted on this yearโs state budget on Monday, just two weeks before the fiscal year begins on July 1.
FSU shortstop Alex Lodise awarded as nationโs best baseball player
Read full article: FSU shortstop Alex Lodise awarded as nationโs best baseball playerFlorida State baseball player Alex Lodise is a superstar. It was confirmed once again when Lodise won the Dick Howser Trophy as the national player of the year.
Lawmakers appear to back off plan to cut funds for advanced placement programs in Florida public schools
Read full article: Lawmakers appear to back off plan to cut funds for advanced placement programs in Florida public schoolsMonths after lawmakers proposed slashing bonuses for acceleration programs in half, full funding to pay for advanced placement programs in Florida public schools is expected to stay in place in the final version of the budget.
Federal judge blocks Florida from enforcing social media ban for kids while lawsuit continues
Read full article: Federal judge blocks Florida from enforcing social media ban for kids while lawsuit continuesA federal judge has barred state officials from enforcing a Florida law that would ban social media accounts for young children, while a legal challenge against the law plays out.
Boating accidents are on the rise in Florida. Here are the counties that had the most in 2024
Read full article: Boating accidents are on the rise in Florida. Here are the counties that had the most in 2024Florida had 685 โreportableโ boating accidents in 2024, up from 659 in 2023, according to a new state report.
As deadline looms, agreement sets stage for Florida budget talks to resume Tuesday
Read full article: As deadline looms, agreement sets stage for Florida budget talks to resume TuesdayNearly a month after leaving the Capitol without passing a budget, House and Senate leaders said Friday night they had reached an agreement that will clear the way for lawmakers to begin hammering out details of a spending plan Tuesday.
Legendary Florida political leader, former FSU President John Thrasher dies at 81
Read full article: Legendary Florida political leader, former FSU President John Thrasher dies at 81Former Florida State University President John Thrasher, who served in both chambers of the state legislature and was a prominent political figure in Florida, has died. He was 81.
Florida faces above-average hurricane threat as sales tax holiday remains uncertain
Read full article: Florida faces above-average hurricane threat as sales tax holiday remains uncertainThis annual initiative remains in question as the state is still three weeks behind in finalizing its budget, putting it in limbo.
City celebrates Emancipation Celebration Day 2025 at James Weldon Johnson Park
Read full article: City celebrates Emancipation Celebration Day 2025 at James Weldon Johnson ParkCouncilwoman JuโCoby Pittman, the Ritz Theater & Museum and the City of Jacksonville hosted the fifth annual Jacksonville Emancipation Celebration at Lift Evโre Voice and Sing Park on Saturday.
Florida State student accused in a mass shooting on campus to remain jailed
Read full article: Florida State student accused in a mass shooting on campus to remain jailedA judge has ordered the Florida State University student accused of killing two people and wounding six others in a mass shooting on campus last month to remain jailed without bond.
FSU shooting suspect Phoenix Ikner released from hospital, facing multiple murder charges: Tallahassee Police Department
Read full article: FSU shooting suspect Phoenix Ikner released from hospital, facing multiple murder charges: Tallahassee Police DepartmentThe Tallahassee Police Department announced on Monday that Phoenix Ikner, the suspect accused of killing two and injuring others during a shooting on Florida State Universityโs campus on April 17, has been released from the hospital.
Florida lawmakers vote to turn off elementary, middle school studentsโ cell phones during school day
Read full article: Florida lawmakers vote to turn off elementary, middle school studentsโ cell phones during school dayFlorida lawmakers late Friday approved barring students in elementary and middle schools from using cell phones during the school day โ and testing the idea in high schools.
Florida GOP lawmakers create new hurdles for citizensโ initiative process
Read full article: Florida GOP lawmakers create new hurdles for citizensโ initiative processFlorida lawmakers have given final approval to creating new hurdles for getting citizen-driven initiatives on the ballot before voters.
Florida Senate approves bill for medical malpractice lawsuits over family member deaths
Read full article: Florida Senate approves bill for medical malpractice lawsuits over family member deathsThe Florida Senate gave final approval to a bill that would open the door to some people pursuing medical-malpractice lawsuits over the deaths of family members on Thursday.
FSUโs class of 2025 prepares for record-setting graduation amid heartbreak from tragic shooting in April
Read full article: FSUโs class of 2025 prepares for record-setting graduation amid heartbreak from tragic shooting in AprilDespite record graduation numbers, the campus is still grappling with the aftermath of a tragic mass shooting on April 17 that claimed two lives and left six others injured.
Florida lawmakers remain at odds over budget, taking the week off
Read full article: Florida lawmakers remain at odds over budget, taking the week offFlorida lawmakers are still nowhere close to agreeing on a budget for the next fiscal year. That means the legislative session that was supposed to wrap up Friday will not end on time.
Jets QB, former FSU star Jordan Travis retires after long comeback attempt for leg injury
Read full article: Jets QB, former FSU star Jordan Travis retires after long comeback attempt for leg injuryJordan Travis pushed through the struggles of a long and valiant comeback attempt from a serious leg injury until he was told it was time to finally walk away.
Florida seeks to enforce a law making it a crime for people in the US illegally to enter the state
Read full article: Florida seeks to enforce a law making it a crime for people in the US illegally to enter the stateFlorida officials are appealing an injunction that freezes a new state law making it a misdemeanor for people who came to the country illegally to enter Florida if they elude immigration authorities.
Florida is poised to become 2nd state to ban fluoride from public water systems
Read full article: Florida is poised to become 2nd state to ban fluoride from public water systemsFlorida is poised to become the second state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over the concerns of dentists and public health advocates who say the mineral is a safe, effective way to protect people of all ages from developing cavities.
Florida Attorney General holds news conference about parental rights in Jacksonville
Read full article: Florida Attorney General holds news conference about parental rights in JacksonvilleFloria Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a press conference at Jacksonville Classical Academy Tuesday morning.
Florida House approves bill to shift โbed taxโ money from tourism marketing to property tax relief
Read full article: Florida House approves bill to shift โbed taxโ money from tourism marketing to property tax reliefThe Florida House on Friday approved a $5.008 billion tax package after making a change to a controversial proposal about shifting money collected for tourism marketing.
With Florida lawmakers at odds over budget, House takes Monday off & Dems lose party member amid turmoil
Read full article: With Florida lawmakers at odds over budget, House takes Monday off & Dems lose party member amid turmoilSenate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, said philosophical differences are stalling progress with the state budget, specifically over tax relief plans.
Florida State University will reopen its student center on Monday for reflection after deadly shooting
Read full article: Florida State University will reopen its student center on Monday for reflection after deadly shootingThe Florida State University president announced that the student center will be reopened on Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. for a period of reflection.
Government expert explains mounting pressure for Florida lawmakers to meet critical deadline amid budget disputes
Read full article: Government expert explains mounting pressure for Florida lawmakers to meet critical deadline amid budget disputesAs Floridaโs legislative session enters its final week, lawmakers are racing against the clock to address several key issues before the May 2 deadline.
Florida lawmakers unable to reach agreement on tax cuts, spending by end of legislative session, head to overtime
Read full article: Florida lawmakers unable to reach agreement on tax cuts, spending by end of legislative session, head to overtimeWith the Senate and House unable to reach agreement on tax cuts and spending, lawmakers will not finish negotiations on a new state budget in time to end the legislative session as scheduled next week.
One week after deadly shooting, FSU students say they have begun creeping toward a sense of normalcy
Read full article: One week after deadly shooting, FSU students say they have begun creeping toward a sense of normalcyFor students at Florida State University, the sounds of last Thursdayโs shooting still echo in their minds.
โTrump Boulevardโ: A Florida road could be named after the president. Hereโs where it would be
Read full article: โTrump Boulevardโ: A Florida road could be named after the president. Hereโs where it would beThe Senate on Wednesday sent back to the House a bill (HB 987) focused on road designations, after making changes that included a proposal to designate a four-mile stretch of Southern Boulevard in Palm Beach County as โPresident Donald J. Trump Boulevard.โ
5 injured victims from FSU shooting discharged, 1 remains in โgood conditionโ
Read full article: 5 injured victims from FSU shooting discharged, 1 remains in โgood conditionโTallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) said that five injured victims from the Florida State University shooting were discharged and one remains there in good condition.
Following FSU shooting, students call on lawmakers to block effort to lower gun-buying law
Read full article: Following FSU shooting, students call on lawmakers to block effort to lower gun-buying lawStudent survivors of last weekโs deadly shooting at Florida State University are urging legislators to block an effort to reverse a law passed in the wake of the 2018 Parkland shooting that raised the stateโs gun-buying age from 18 to 21.
Florida homeowners could use โreasonable forceโ against spying drones under new bill
Read full article: Florida homeowners could use โreasonable forceโ against spying drones under new billHomeowners in Florida would be allowed to ward off surveillance drones under a new bill pushed by lawmakers.
LIVE: FSU College Democrats demand action after deadly campus shooting
Read full article: LIVE: FSU College Democrats demand action after deadly campus shootingMembers of the Florida State University College Democrats will hold a news conference with the House Democratic Office in Tallahassee on Tuesday.
Local firefighters among those honored at fallen firefighter ceremony at State Capitol
Read full article: Local firefighters among those honored at fallen firefighter ceremony at State CapitolThe Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of State Fire Marshal will host the Ringing of the Bell Ceremony on Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Capitol courtyard.
โHow is this not unconstitutional?โ: Florida Senate higher education bill faces questions as it heads to full vote
Read full article: โHow is this not unconstitutional?โ: Florida Senate higher education bill faces questions as it heads to full voteIn the state capital, a bill now heading to the Senate floor could change the way leadership is chosen within Floridaโs higher education system. The 15-page Senate Bill 1726 bill addresses various topics related to governance and accountability in Floridaโs higher education institutions
FSU students start petition to add locks to all classroom doors in wake of deadly campus shooting
Read full article: FSU students start petition to add locks to all classroom doors in wake of deadly campus shootingTwo Florida State University students have started an online petition calling for the school to install locks on all classroom doors.
Classes resume Monday as FSU students mourn following deadly shooting; in-person attendance is not required
Read full article: Classes resume Monday as FSU students mourn following deadly shooting; in-person attendance is not requiredClasses will resume at Florida State University on Monday, four days after a deadly shooting on campus left two people dead and six others injured.
Florida legislators pass bill that could reshape how universities select their leadership
Read full article: Florida legislators pass bill that could reshape how universities select their leadershipAmid fierce opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis, the Florida House on Wednesday approved revamping laws about leadership of the higher-education system, including opening information about applicants to become college and university presidents.
Florida unemployment rate holds steady for second consecutive month
Read full article: Florida unemployment rate holds steady for second consecutive monthThe Florida Department of Commerce on Friday released a report that said the state had a 3.6 percent unemployment rate in March, the same as in February. Florida had an estimated 403,000 people who qualified as out of work in March, 5,000 more than a month earlier. Meanwhile, the labor force of about 11.2 million grew by 1,000 in the same time.
Florida State classes resume Monday after fatal shooting, but in-person attendance isnโt mandatory
Read full article: Florida State classes resume Monday after fatal shooting, but in-person attendance isnโt mandatoryClasses will resume at Florida State University on Monday, four days after a deadly shooting on campus left two people dead and six others injured.
FSU community grapples with chaos and confusion on social media during deadly shooting
Read full article: FSU community grapples with chaos and confusion on social media during deadly shootingAs students and staff at Florida State University were locked down and hiding during a deadly shooting, thousands of family members and friends took to social media to piece together what was happening. The flood of information led to numerous rumors circulating, some of which turned out to be false.
โJust hold in thereโ: UNF students extend support to FSU after tragedy
Read full article: โJust hold in thereโ: UNF students extend support to FSU after tragedyAs the victims of the recent shooting at Florida State University continue to recover, the impact of the tragedy resonates deeply with students at the University of North Florida.
Retired FBI agent shares role agency will play in FSU shooting, and how tip line works
Read full article: Retired FBI agent shares role agency will play in FSU shooting, and how tip line worksLaw enforcement agencies are actively working to piece together why the suspected FSU gunman, Phoenix Ikner, shot multiple people.
Active shooter training prepares FSU professor, students for crisis
Read full article: Active shooter training prepares FSU professor, students for crisisDuring the active shooter incident at Florida State University, a professor and several students relied on their training to navigate the crisis. While law enforcement responded quickly, the group took immediate action to protect themselves.
Court records reveal details about accused FSU shooterโs childhood, custody battle
Read full article: Court records reveal details about accused FSU shooterโs childhood, custody battleCourt records reviewed by News4JAX revealed new details about the childhood of the FSU student who is accused of opening fire on the schoolโs campus Thursday.
FSU shooting victims include a school employee whose dad was a Cuban exile turned CIA operative
Read full article: FSU shooting victims include a school employee whose dad was a Cuban exile turned CIA operativeTwo people were killed and six others were injured when a gunman opened fire at Florida State University.
FSU employee who coached high school football, food service employee were killed in campus shooting
Read full article: FSU employee who coached high school football, food service employee were killed in campus shootingAn FSU food service employee was one of the two people killed Thursday in a mass shooting on campus, their employer confirmed to News4JAX on Friday.
FSU students line up outside student union building to retrieve items left behind day after shooting
Read full article: FSU students line up outside student union building to retrieve items left behind day after shootingFlorida State University students lined up outside the student union building to collect the items they left during Thursdayโs mass shooting.
โVery braveโ: All 6 hospitalized after being hurt in FSU campus shooting expected to make full recovery, hospital says
Read full article: โVery braveโ: All 6 hospitalized after being hurt in FSU campus shooting expected to make full recovery, hospital saysThe Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) medical staff on Friday afternoon said that all six of the patients treated following a mass shooting on the campus of Florida State University (FSU) are expected to make a full recovery.
All 6 hospitalized after being hurt in FSU campus shooting expected to fully recover, hospital says
Read full article: All 6 hospitalized after being hurt in FSU campus shooting expected to fully recover, hospital saysThe Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) medical staff on Friday morning is set to give an update on the conditions of those who were injured in a mass shooting on the campus of Florida State University.
โWe are Tallahasseeโ: Father relieved daughter is safe after FSU shooting, says she was in her office during incident
Read full article: โWe are Tallahasseeโ: Father relieved daughter is safe after FSU shooting, says she was in her office during incidentA Tallahassee father is relieved that his daughter is safe after Thursdayโs mass shooting at Florida State University.
Motive still unclear in FSU shooting that left 2 dead, 6 injured; FBI asking for photos, videos related to the incident
Read full article: Motive still unclear in FSU shooting that left 2 dead, 6 injured; FBI asking for photos, videos related to the incidentAn active shooter was reported on the campus of Florida State University (FSU) on Thursday afternoon, according to the schoolโs alert system.
Tallahassee surgeon says 6 FSU shooting victims in โfairโ condition
Read full article: Tallahassee surgeon says 6 FSU shooting victims in โfairโ conditionAccording to a surgeon at Tallahassee Memorial Health, the six people who were injured when a gunman opened fire on the campus of Florida State University are in โfairโ condition.
Who is Phoenix Ikner? What we know about the FSU student, son of a deputy accused in deadly campus shooting
Read full article: Who is Phoenix Ikner? What we know about the FSU student, son of a deputy accused in deadly campus shootingIn an update provided by law enforcement at a news conference on Thursday afternoon, Phoenix Ikner was accused of being the gunman who killed two people and injured six more on Florida State Universityโs campus earlier in the day.
FSU students turn to church and prayer to find comfort after deadly on-campus shooting
Read full article: FSU students turn to church and prayer to find comfort after deadly on-campus shootingAfter the tragic shooting event that unfolded on Florida State Universityโs campus, students who attend Downtown Community Church turned to prayer as the answer for a day filled with sorrow.
A Parkland mass shooting survivor says he was in the FSU library when tragedy struck again
Read full article: A Parkland mass shooting survivor says he was in the FSU library when tragedy struck againJosh Gallagher, a Parkland shooting survivor and FSU graduate student, posted on his X account that he was in the schoolโs library when he heard the active shooter alarm.
FSU students mourn lives lost, those affected in campus shooting
Read full article: FSU students mourn lives lost, those affected in campus shootingGrieving Florida State University students poured out their condolences for the victims of a deadly shooting that brought tragedy to their campus on Thursday.
FSU student organization to hold vigil for those affected by the shooting that left 2 dead, 6 injured
Read full article: FSU student organization to hold vigil for those affected by the shooting that left 2 dead, 6 injuredA Florida State University student organization will hold a vigil to mourn those affected by the shooting that left two dead and six others injured.
Florida State cancels all on-campus sports events through the weekend after on-campus shooting
Read full article: Florida State cancels all on-campus sports events through the weekend after on-campus shootingFlorida State has canceled all home athletic events through the weekend after an on-campus shooting Thursday left two dead and at least six others injured.
Memories of 2014 shooting at FSU brought back to the surface over 10 years later
Read full article: Memories of 2014 shooting at FSU brought back to the surface over 10 years laterAn active shooter incident occurred at Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday, and unfortunately, itโs not the first time a shooting has occurred on the universityโs campus.
โHeartbrokenโ: Jacksonville officials react to the shooting on FSUโs campus that left 2 dead, multiple injured
Read full article: โHeartbrokenโ: Jacksonville officials react to the shooting on FSUโs campus that left 2 dead, multiple injuredReactions to the shooting that left multiple people injured on Florida State Universityโs campus are pouring in from Jacksonville officials.
โIt was chaosโ: FSU students describe scene on campus, sheltering in place during active shooter situation
Read full article: โIt was chaosโ: FSU students describe scene on campus, sheltering in place during active shooter situationStudents at Florida State University shared their perspectives live with News4JAX on Thursday as we covered the developing story of the active shooter at the Student Union on campus.
โItโs a horrible thingโ: President Trump, federal, Florida officials react to active shooter incident at FSU
Read full article: โItโs a horrible thingโ: President Trump, federal, Florida officials react to active shooter incident at FSUFlorida officials are posting to social media with their reactions to the active shooter incident that took place at Florida State University on Thursday.
Videos show chaotic scene, heavy police presence at FSU amid reports of active shooter on campus
Read full article: Videos show chaotic scene, heavy police presence at FSU amid reports of active shooter on campusVideos showing a chaotic scene at Florida State University began circulating on social media Thursday afternoon following reports of an active shooter on campus.
Florida State gunman used deputy mom's former service weapon to kill 2 and wound 6, authorities say
Read full article: Florida State gunman used deputy mom's former service weapon to kill 2 and wound 6, authorities sayInvestigators say the 20-year-old son of a sheriffโs deputy opened fire at Florida State University with his motherโs former service weapon, killing two men and wounding at least six others.
โA heinous crimeโ: FSU student โ the son of a deputy โ accused of killing 2 people, injuring 6 others on campus
Read full article: โA heinous crimeโ: FSU student โ the son of a deputy โ accused of killing 2 people, injuring 6 others on campusAn active shooter was reported on the campus of Florida State University (FSU) on Thursday afternoon, according to the schoolโs alert system.
Former Heisman winner, NBA player Charlie Ward set to become FAMUโs menโs basketball coach: ESPN
Read full article: Former Heisman winner, NBA player Charlie Ward set to become FAMUโs menโs basketball coach: ESPNFormer Heisman Trophy winner and first-round NBA draft pick Charlie Ward is set to become Florida A&Mโs menโs basketball coach, according to ESPN.
โProblematic situationโ: Florida House signs off on bill that could force kids to put down phones during school day
Read full article: โProblematic situationโ: Florida House signs off on bill that could force kids to put down phones during school dayAn effort to keep students off cell phones throughout the school day passed the Florida House on Wednesday, though differences remain with a Senate proposal.
Duval County students urge Jacksonville council to oppose state funding cuts
Read full article: Duval County students urge Jacksonville council to oppose state funding cutsTwo councilmen drafted a resolution to oppose state funding cuts to acceleration programs after students called on councilmembers for help during a rules committee Monday.
DeSantis officially signs bills enforcing โGulf of Americaโ name change in Florida schools, geographic materials
Read full article: DeSantis officially signs bills enforcing โGulf of Americaโ name change in Florida schools, geographic materialsGov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed two bills aimed at carrying out President Donald Trumpโs directive to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, according to the Florida Senate.
โWe wanna see bad guys go awayโ: Florida offers to help State Attorney Monique Worrell prosecute cases
Read full article: โWe wanna see bad guys go awayโ: Florida offers to help State Attorney Monique Worrell prosecute casesFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a news conference Monday in Orlando.
Florida universities to deputize campus police for immigration enforcement
Read full article: Florida universities to deputize campus police for immigration enforcementThe police departments of at least three public universities in Florida are seeking agreements with the federal government to carry out immigration enforcement on campus.
Proposed Florida bill aims to improve efficiency of DNA testing by law enforcement
Read full article: Proposed Florida bill aims to improve efficiency of DNA testing by law enforcementA proposed Florida bill aimed at enhancing the efficiency of DNA testing by law enforcement is moving through the Florida Legislature.
Florida officials remind drivers to stay distraction-free during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Read full article: Florida officials remind drivers to stay distraction-free during National Distracted Driving Awareness MonthFlorida transportation and traffic authorities are reminding drivers to stay distraction-free as part of Aprilโs National Distracted Driving Awareness campaign.
Florida House committee unanimously approves bill that would prevent development at state parks
Read full article: Florida House committee unanimously approves bill that would prevent development at state parksA bill aimed at preventing a return of efforts to build golf courses, pickleball courts and resorts in state parks is ready to go to the full Florida House.
Judge halts new Florida immigration law, says enforcement is federal responsibility
Read full article: Judge halts new Florida immigration law, says enforcement is federal responsibilityPointing to the federal governmentโs power to regulate immigration, a U.S. district judge Friday temporarily blocked a new Florida law aimed at cracking down on undocumented immigrants.
ACLU, pro-immigrant groups file federal lawsuit to block Florida law that makes it a crime to enter state illegally
Read full article: ACLU, pro-immigrant groups file federal lawsuit to block Florida law that makes it a crime to enter state illegallyThe American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida and other pro-immigrant groups filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday to challenge Senate Bill 4C, a law that makes it a crime for people to enter the state illegally.
Transgender student's arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a first
Read full article: Transgender student's arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a firstA transgender college student declared โI am here to break the lawโ before entering a womenโs restroom at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee and being handcuffed by police.
A Florida bill could change how child abuse investigations are handled. A Jacksonville mom is behind the push
Read full article: A Florida bill could change how child abuse investigations are handled. A Jacksonville mom is behind the pushA new Florida bill, filed in January by Florida State Senator Barbara Sharief, aims to decrease the number of families who are separated due to wrongful child abuse allegations.
Duval County superintendent warns of challenges from Senate Bill 140 on property sales
Read full article: Duval County superintendent warns of challenges from Senate Bill 140 on property salesSenate Bill 140 could significantly impact how school districts buy or sell property, prompting reactions from Duval County parents and leaders.
Gov. DeSantis, Florida agency under fire over possible mishandling of $160 million Medicaid funds
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis, Florida agency under fire over possible mishandling of $160 million Medicaid fundsGov. Ron DeSantis and his administration faced criticism after a report from Tallahassee suggested the Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA) may have lost $160 million.
Bill to change how Florida schools communicate with parents after employee arrest one step away from Senate vote
Read full article: Bill to change how Florida schools communicate with parents after employee arrest one step away from Senate voteA bill to change how Florida school districts communicate with parents after an employee misconduct issue or arrest is one step away from hitting the Senate floor for a final vote.
Gov. DeSantis, first lady announce partnership of Hope Florida program with all 67 sheriffโs offices
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis, first lady announce partnership of Hope Florida program with all 67 sheriffโs officesFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis held a news conference in Tallahassee Tuesday morning to announce a new partnership between the Hope Florida program and all 67 sheriffโs offices across the state.
Florida Senate committee votes against concealed carry on college campuses
Read full article: Florida Senate committee votes against concealed carry on college campusesA Florida Senate bill that would have allowed concealed carry on college and university campuses was voted down in the Senate Criminal Justice Committee. Senate Bill 814, introduced by Sen. Randy Fine (R-Melbourne Beach), failed in a 3-4 vote.
Florida Senate reverses law aimed at starting high-school classes later in the morning
Read full article: Florida Senate reverses law aimed at starting high-school classes later in the morningFlorida lawmakers in 2023 passed a law aimed at starting high-school classes later in the morning, but two years later, the Florida Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bill that would undo the law and leave it up to local officials to decide when schools start.
Florida lawmakers seek to roll back child labor laws, allowing teens as young as 14 to work overnight shifts
Read full article: Florida lawmakers seek to roll back child labor laws, allowing teens as young as 14 to work overnight shiftsLawmakers in Tallahassee are working to roll back major aspects of Floridaโs child labor laws.
Florida House overwhelmingly approves bill allowing families to hold doctors, hospitals accountable for malpractice
Read full article: Florida House overwhelmingly approves bill allowing families to hold doctors, hospitals accountable for malpracticeThe Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a proposal that could lead to more medical-malpractice lawsuits, while a similar bill cleared a major hurdle in the Senate.
Florida legislation would relax restrictions on the working hours of teenagers
Read full article: Florida legislation would relax restrictions on the working hours of teenagersA bill that would relax restrictions on working hours for Florida teenagers is moving through the state Legislature amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration.
Florida lawmakers consider changes to labor laws for minors
Read full article: Florida lawmakers consider changes to labor laws for minorsSenate Bill 918 is looking to reduce restrictions on 16 and 17 year old employees. It's been met with criticism that it could lead to more exploitative practices from employers, but supporters of the bill say it's about giving parents rights to make decisions for what's best for their children.
Florida House, Senate move forward with bill that would allow pay below minimum wage for certain employees
Read full article: Florida House, Senate move forward with bill that would allow pay below minimum wage for certain employeesThe Florida House and Senate on Tuesday continued moving forward with a proposal that would provide an exemption to the stateโs voter-approved minimum wage for certain workers in on-the-job training.
Governor DeSantis unveils Florida Holocaust memorial in Tallahassee
Read full article: Governor DeSantis unveils Florida Holocaust memorial in TallahasseeGovernor Ron DeSantis holds press conference in Tallahassee with Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis and Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Executive Director
Florida lawmakers may loosen child labor laws to fill jobs left by undocumented immigrants
Read full article: Florida lawmakers may loosen child labor laws to fill jobs left by undocumented immigrantsFlorida lawmakers are looking to children to fill low-wage jobs left open by the undocumented immigration crackdown, CNN reports. According to the network, Senate Bill 918 would allow children as young as 14 to work overnight shifts.
Should AI be allowed to deny your insurance claim? Fleming Island senator says no
Read full article: Should AI be allowed to deny your insurance claim? Fleming Island senator says noA Florida Senate Committee is considering a bill filed by a local lawmaker that would keep insurance companies from relying on artificial intelligence to deny claims.
DeSantis returns millions in federal funds as Florida cities receive DOGE letters
Read full article: DeSantis returns millions in federal funds as Florida cities receive DOGE lettersFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Friday evening that the state had returned millions of dollars in funding back to the federal government. DeSantis posted the news to social media, revealing a letter from his office to the U.S. Department of Treasury stating that Florida is returning $878,112,000 in taxpayer dollars back to the federal government as part of DOGEโs efforts.
Florida House set to discuss bill that would lower minimum age to purchase guns from 21 to 18 this week
Read full article: Florida House set to discuss bill that would lower minimum age to purchase guns from 21 to 18 this weekThe Florida House could move quickly to pass a controversial bill that would lower the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 21 to 18.