DeSantis approves state-funded pregnancy resources website that will not mention abortion

The bill earmarks nearly half a million dollars for a new state pregnancy resources website, and was supported by anti-abortion groups.

by McKenna Schueler May 21, 2024May 16, 2025

The bill earmarks nearly half a million dollars for a new state pregnancy resources website, and was supported by anti-abortion groups.

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Florida urges federal judge to speed up ruling in high-stakes wetlands case

In February a judge found that actions by the EPA and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service violated the Endangered Species Act

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida March 14, 2024July 12, 2025

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10 dead issues from Florida’s 2024 legislative session

‘Unborn child’ lawsuits, LGBTQ flag restrictions and more bills that didn’t make it out

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida March 12, 2024May 20, 2024

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Florida lawmakers approve watered-down bill anti-vaping bill

The bill, now ready to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis, targets single-use electronic cigarettes

by News Service of Florida March 11, 2024February 26, 2025

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10 big issues from Florida’s 2024 legislative session

Snapshots of 10 big issues from the session

by News Service of Florida March 11, 2024August 2, 2025

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Florida exempts some social media sites from new limits on teens; no one knows which ones

The new requirements would appear to exclude Facebook, X, Instagram and other popular platforms but may include Snapchat and TikTok

by Erina Anwar, Fresh Take Florida March 8, 2024July 9, 2024

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U.S. Supreme Court justices hint that Florida’s social media laws may be unconstitutional

Attorneys for tech companies and the Biden administration argue the law violates the First Amendment

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida February 27, 2024June 6, 2024

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Florida bill banning social media for minors under 16 heads to DeSantis’ desk

DeSantis has expressed concerns about the bill, pointing to issues of parental rights

by News Service of Florida February 26, 2024November 17, 2024

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Florida Gov. DeSantis plans to sign bill releasing Jeffrey Epstein’s grand jury records

The House and Senate this month unanimously approved the bill

by News Service of Florida February 26, 2024July 18, 2025

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Gov. DeSantis casts doubts on new Florida bill making it illegal to hog the left lane

‘Are we going to be pulling people over for that? How would that work?’ DeSantis said

by News Service of Florida February 23, 2024June 24, 2024

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Florida House approves bill to proposal to allow chaplains in schools

Critics say the bill is unconstitutional

by Ryan Dailey, NSF February 23, 2024November 25, 2024

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DeSantis calls for more parental control, as Florida Legislature passes blanket social media ban for kids under 16

‘Parents need to have a role in this,’ DeSantis said. ‘We can’t say 100% of the uses are bad’

by Erina Anwar, Fresh Take Florida February 23, 2024October 5, 2024

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Florida teens warn that proposed social media ban may have unforeseen consequences

The bill passed the House last month and was expected to clear the Senate on Wednesday

by Erina Anwar, Fresh Take Florida February 21, 2024March 13, 2024

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Florida legislators agree to use hundreds of millions in gambling money to pay for wildlife corridor

The corridor is envisioned as connecting 18 million acres of publicly owned land and agricultural properties

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida February 20, 2024April 14, 2025

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Florida is one step closer to making it easier to kill bears

People would not be allowed to possess or sell bear carcasses after the killings

by News Service of Florida February 20, 2024August 10, 2024

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Florida House unanimously approves bill to designate A1A as ‘Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway’

Lawmakers have moved to honor Buffett after the musician died in September

by News Service of Florida February 19, 2024November 23, 2024

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Florida elected officials challenge new law requiring them to disclose finances

The new law has caused an uproar among local governments, with more than 100 municipal officials resigning because of it

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida February 19, 2024December 15, 2024

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Gov. DeSantis wants to limit ‘bad-faith objections’ to Florida school books

‘If you’re somebody who doesn’t have a kid in schools and you’re going to object to 100 books — no, I don’t think that that’s appropriate,’ DeSantis said

by News Service of Florida February 16, 2024August 31, 2024

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Farmers, businesses push back on Florida Republicans’ efforts to restrict THC products

Critics of the legislation maintain that it is driven by medical-marijuana operators to cut off competition

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida February 16, 2024July 2, 2025

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Florida bill would give college aid to people who have dropped out of high school

Colleges and career centers would be required to waive 100 percent of registration, tuition, laboratory and exam fees

by Ryan Dailey, NSF February 15, 2024September 28, 2024

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Florida 2024 legislative session

DeSantis approves state-funded pregnancy resources website that will not mention abortion

Florida urges federal judge to speed up ruling in high-stakes wetlands case

10 dead issues from Florida’s 2024 legislative session

Florida lawmakers approve watered-down bill anti-vaping bill

10 big issues from Florida’s 2024 legislative session

Florida Gov. DeSantis plans to sign bill releasing Jeffrey Epstein’s grand jury records

Gov. DeSantis casts doubts on new Florida bill making it illegal to hog the left lane

Florida House approves bill to proposal to allow chaplains in schools

Florida legislators agree to use hundreds of millions in gambling money to pay for wildlife corridor

Florida is one step closer to making it easier to kill bears

Florida House unanimously approves bill to designate A1A as ‘Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway’

Florida elected officials challenge new law requiring them to disclose finances

Gov. DeSantis wants to limit ‘bad-faith objections’ to Florida school books

Farmers, businesses push back on Florida Republicans’ efforts to restrict THC products

Florida bill would give college aid to people who have dropped out of high school