Kids absent from school too much? Florida lawmakers file bills to stop that
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida lawmakers return to Tallahassee on Tuesday to begin this year’s legislative session. Among the…
New Florida mobile home bill makes major changes to rent, rules
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A new bill filed in Florida this week aims to lay out a litany of…
Florida lawmakers to consider mandatory recess for middle schoolers
Florida bill to require recess in middle school Elementary schools in Florida are required to give students 20…
Florida students may have to learn these subject under new proposal
If approved, SB 1472 takes effect on July 1 Generic classroom (Image by WOKANDAPIX from Pixabay) (WOKANDAPIX via…
‘Outdated bureaucracy:’ New bill streamlines Florida’s motor vehicle agency, moves FHP oversight
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Two Florida lawmakers say the agency overseeing the state’s driver’s licenses, license plates, and the…
The Scoop: Thurs. Jan. 8, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Governor DeSantis calls for a special session in April to redraw Florida’s congressional districts ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) —…
Here’s the new oath Florida voters must take if lawmaker gets her way
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A new bill filed in the Florida Legislature this week would make some changes to…
Florida bill proposes marking noncitizen driver’s licenses
>> SUPPORTERS SAY IT’S ABOUT ELECTION SECURITY. CRITICS SAY IT WILL MAKE VOTING HARDER FOR CERTAIN GROUPS OF…
The Scoop: Tue. Jan. 6, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
A House Republican proposes repealing Florida’s bump stock ban State Representative Toby Overdorf filed a proposal (HB 6021) for consideration…
Florida lawsuit over access to Alligator Alcatraz rejected
A Leon County circuit judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by five Democratic lawmakers who sought access to…
The Scoop: Mon. Jan. 5, 2026 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida reaction to Trump’s invasion of Venezuela About 40 people marched through Orlando’s Mills 50 neighborhood Saturday to…
Florida bill would require vets to report suspected animal cruelty
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – A new Florida bill could require veterinarians to report suspected animal cruelty. The bill…