Florida votes to ban some immigrants from state colleges, adult education
The Florida Board of Education on Tuesday voted to ban immigrants without legal status from state colleges and…
Florida Legislature passes $114.5 billion budget
TALLAHASSEE — Lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a $114.5 billion spending plan Friday, wrapping up a special session to complete…
Florida budget language bolsters state control over university gen-ed courses
A small change in Florida law will grant greater power for state education officials to amend general education…
Florida paid family leave proposal could benefit nearly 200,000 families, nonprofit says
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – Nearly 200,000 families could benefit under a potential statewide paid family…
Is Ron DeSantis’ proposed congressional map in trouble in the Florida Senate?
Senate Democrats believe there’s a chance to shoot down a Republican-favoring congressional map with a simple majority in…
Florida redistricting special session faces constitutional hurdles
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – The Florida Legislature will convene at noon on Monday for a…
Florida TaxWatch urges Legislature to leave tourist development taxes alone
Florida TaxWatch is urging the Legislature not to pass any hotel tax reform, arguing that the millions of…
Carlos Guillermo Smith, Equality Florida celebrate Gov. DeSantis signing bill that helps people with AIDS
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation providing nearly $31 million via a bipartisan amendment to restore eligibility to…
Florida lawmakers push new pool safety rules for vacation rentals as child drowning deaths rise
The Brief Florida lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at preventing child drownings as the state heads into spring…
Checking the pulse of Florida health care news and policy
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Senate committee advances bipartisan bill to save kids from drowning
In a more unusual move, a Republican’s and a Democrat’s bills were merged together to create one beefed-up…
Orlando lawmakers, LGBTQ advocates push back on slate of ‘bigoted’ legislation
Florida Democratic Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith speaking in the Capitol on Jan. 21, 2026. Credit: Mitch Perry/Florida Phoenix…