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Judge clears way for fight against Florida law that bans ‘cultivated’ meat
DeSantis last year said the law would protect against ‘an ideological agenda that wants to finger agriculture as the problem’
Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida
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Florida Attorney General files lawsuit against Snapchat parent company
It alleges Snapchat is violating a high-profile 2024 law aimed at keeping children off some social-media platforms
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Judge says Florida violated federal Endangered Species Act, backs more manatee protections
The judge wrote that it would take at least a decade for conditions in the northern part of the Indian River Lagoon to start to recover
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Florida Senate gives ‘Gulf of America’ bill final approval
The House already had passed the bills, meaning they are ready to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to sign them
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Federal court gives victory to Florida in fight over Biden gender identity rule
The rule was designed to help carry out a federal law that prevents discrimination in health-care programs that receive federal money
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Judge temporarily blocks new Florida immigration crackdown law
Judge Kathleen Williams issued a 14-page decision granting a request for a temporary restraining order against the law
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Republicans Randy Fine, Jimmy Patronis win Florida congressional special elections
The congressional races drew attention nationally, as Fine and Patronis were backed by President Donald Trump
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Florida bill would ban AI from deciding insurance claim denials
The proposal says decisions should be made by a ‘qualified human professional’
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Florida lawmakers want ‘transparency’ in search for university presidents
The bill also would make a series of other changes about leadership of the higher-education system
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Bill targeting fluoride in drinking water is approved by Florida House subcommittee
The bill would also take steps to block labeling of plant-based food as meat, milk, poultry and eggs
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Florida lawmakers question claims that insurance companies are hiding profits while claiming losses
‘Our purpose today is to find out if insurance companies have been allegedly ripping us off, ripping the citizens of Florida off, why rates are so high’
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Florida lawmakers back restrictions on ballot initiatives
DeSantis has made the issue a priority after he led efforts that in November defeated initiatives aimed at abortion rights and recreational use of marijuana
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After passing bill requiring later start times for Florida schools, lawmakers now want to repeal it
The requirements are slated to take effect in 2026, but as the deadline has neared, districts have said they are struggling to comply
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Florida school book lawsuit gets green light from federal judge
The case also names as defendants members of the Orange County and Volusia County school boards
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Florida attorney general files lawsuit against Target over LGBTQ Pride campaign
James Uthmeier referred to the campaign as ‘radical leftist ideology’
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Florida Republican files bill to make ‘Gulf of America’ change in state laws
Sen. Nick DiCeglie filed the 70-page bill for consideration during the legislative session that will start March 4
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Florida lawmakers to hold yet another special session targeting Trump’s immigration crackdown
‘Florida will help the Trump administration to deliver on the president’s historic mandate to end illegal immigration,’ DeSantis said
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Florida Republican lawmakers file flurry of bills to crack down on immigration
DeSantis called the special session because he wants lawmakers to help carry out Trump’s immigration policies
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In Florida, it’s not as simple as just calling it the ‘Gulf of America’
At least 55 statutes include references to the Gulf of Mexico, while local-government ordinances also are tied to the traditional name
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New Florida bill targets start time requirements for middle and high schools
The requirements have faced concerns from school districts about issues such as bus schedules