'Miya’s Law' Proposed to Require Background ChecksCalling the measure “Miya’s Law,” state legislators are seeking to require apartment landlords in Florida to conduct background checks on employees.
Miami Freedom Tower Money Proposed In State HouseFollowing up on a proposal by Governor Ron DeSantis, Rep. Bryan Avila of Miami Springs has filed a request for $25 million to restore the Freedom Tower in Miami.
Florida Considers Teaching Risks, Benefits Of Social MediaUnder a bill approved Tuesday by the state's Senate Education Committee, schools would be required to teach about the risks and benefits of social media.
Florida Lawmakers Look At Proposal To Address Toxic AlgaeFlorida lawmakers Tuesday started moving forward with an effort to direct money in the fight against toxic algae toward long-term solutions and freshwater bodies.
Florida Back-To-School Sales Tax 'Holiday' Gets Initial Senate SupportA Senate panel Tuesday gave initial approval to a back-to-school tax “holiday,” but the proposal likely will be mixed into a broader tax package during the 2022 legislative session.
States Clash In Florida Transgender Student Bathroom CaseA lawsuit about whether a transgender student should have been allowed to use boys’ bathrooms at a Northeast Florida high school has become a battleground for states across the country.
'We Have Lost A Community Treasure': Local Leaders Remember Congresswoman Carrie MeekInfluential former Florida Congresswoman Carrie Meek died Sunday at the age of 95. Those who knew and admired her say she will long be remembered for her devotion to public service.
Governor Ron DeSantis Proposes Increases In Law Enforcement Pay, $1,000 Bonuses For First RespondersPromoting Florida as “greener pastures” for law-enforcement officers, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday teased a plan for salary increases and bonuses as part of his upcoming budget proposal.
Seminole Tribe Asks Appeals Court For Stay In Sports Betting CaseThe Seminole Tribe has asked a Washington D.C.-based appeals court for a stay of a ruling that rejected a gambling deal allowing sports betting in Florida.
Former US Rep. Carrie Meek Passes Away At 95She died at her home in Miami after a long illness, family spokesperson Adam Sharon said in a statement. The family did not specify a cause of death.
Seminole Tribe Appeals Ruling That Blocks Gambling ExpansionAfter a federal judge overturned the state’s gambling compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, they have filed an appeal to his decision.
Federal Judge Throws Out Florida Sports Betting Compact With Seminole Tribe-A federal judge has handed Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe of Florida a sizable defeat by overturning the state’s gambling compact.
Gov. DeSantis Appoints Jared Moskowitz, Torey Alston To Broward CommissionGovernor Ron DeSantis has announced his selections to fill two open Broward commission seats.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Pitches Plan For ‘Gas Tax Relief’To confront inflation, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he will ask lawmakers next year to temporarily “zero out” state gas taxes.