School Cell Phone Bill Goes to DeSantis
By The News Service of Florida The Legislature on Friday formally sent bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis that would prevent elementary and…
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Judge Weighs Blocking Ballot Initiative Law
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — “Fear and uncertainty” about a new law targeting the state’s ballot-initiative process…
‘Open’ Investigation Confirmed Amid Hope Florida Scrutiny
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Records related to a state House probe of a nonprofit linked to…
Court Urged to Keep Block on Immigration Law
TALLAHASSEE — A new state law targeting undocumented immigrants who enter Florida should remain blocked as a legal battle plays out, attorneys…
State Jobless Rate at 3.7 Percent
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s unemployment rate increased to 3.7 percent in April, the third time…
Johnson Picked for FAMU President
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida A&M University’s bitterly divided Board of Trustees on Friday selected Marva…
DeSantis Gets School Start Times Bill
By The News Service of Florida The Legislature on Friday formally sent about 60 bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis, including a measure…
State to Look at Campus Security
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After a mass shooting last month at Florida State University that killed…
Florida Abortions Down Nearly 38 Percent
The News Service of Florida Florida had a reported 13,951 abortions this year as of May 5, down nearly 38 percent from…
Gas Prices Drop Below $3
The News Service of Florida The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas in Florida has dropped below $3, at…
DeSantis Nixes Idea of Budget ‘Summit’
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida ALLAHASSEE — As legislative leaders try to restart the budget process, Gov. Ron DeSantis…
Tax Cuts Derail Budget Talks
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Tallahassee TALLAHASSEE — Legislative budget talks blew up Friday, as the House, the Senate and…