Florida House committee advances bill allowing parents to sue over death of unborn child
Pregnancy test by brizmaker via iStock for WMNF News. Listen: A Florida House subcommittee advanced a bill allowing…
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Florida House advances bill allowing parents to seek damages in death of “unborn child” The bill would add…
Florida House panel backs repeal of rifle purchase age limit
A Florida House panel voted to repeal the minimum age requirement to purchase a rifle that was imposed after a 2018 mass…
Florida’s new law could make finding spots harder
ORLANDO, Fla. – Starting in July, any pregnant woman in Florida can apply for a handicap parking permit…
‘Non-starter:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis says no to seniors on property tax reform
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Amid a huge push for property tax reform this year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this…
The architect has no plan — Florida’s $18B tax cut without a blueprint
Dwight Eisenhower once warned that “plans are worthless, but planning is everything.” It was his way of reminding…
‘Missy’s Law’ filed with hopes to prohibit the release of dangerous criminals while awaiting sentencing
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – A Florida bill, intended to prohibit the release of sexual offenders on bail while…
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings intends to change home rule if elected governor
Credit: Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings/Facebook One thing Orange County Mayor and Democratic candidate for governor Jerry…
‘Missy’s Law’ filed with hopes to prohibit the release of sex offenders while awaiting sentencing
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – A Florida bill, intended to prohibit the release of sexual offenders on bail while…
Battle for Florida CFO heats up after GOP legislator backed by Scott jumps in
TALLAHASSEE, Fla — A Republican legislator is challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis’ handpicked candidate for Florida’s chief financial officer,…
Florida lawmaker wants these 2 presidents in children’s classrooms
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A new bill filed this month seeks to amend the state’s “patriotic programs” statutes by…
Orange County Public Schools survey reignites start time debate to comply with Florida law
ORLANDO, Fla. – Should Orange County Public Schools move its start times? The question is going before students,…