Florida Republicans target transgender Irish dancer
Instead of focusing on how to make life more affordable for their constituents, two Florida Republican members of…
DeSantis signs bills increasing penalties for child sexual abuse, requiring custody for some convicted defendants
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two Florida bills aimed at increasing penalties in child sexual…
Florida Bills Raise Questions on Environment and Local Control
Lindsay Cross (L)& Gary Gibbons Recent Florida legislation is igniting statewide debate on the future of the environment,…
Florida’s new e-bike law started with teeth. Lawmakers pulled them. | Pinellas County
Victor Strong used to ride his e-bike six to 10 miles each way to work in St. Petersburg.…
Proposal to require Florida students pass cursive test swoops to House floor
Credit: cheeseslave/Flickr A proposal requiring testing for Florida students’ cursive writing ability passed its second House committee Thursday,…
10 Florida legal issues to watch in 2026
(L-R) Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump and Kristi Noem in the Florida Everglades on July 1, 2025. Credit: Official…
Second bill filed to change Florida state bird, suggests youth survey
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – The first bill to be filed in Florida’s 2026 legislative session seeks to change…