5 major Florida court decisions that shaped 2025
TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s laws look a lot different than they did in January. That’s in large part because…
Florida recreational marijuana campaign hits snag after judge nulls 200,000 petition signatures
The political committee behind a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational marijuana will not appeal a judge’s…
Florida can temporarily enforce law preventing children from accessing some social media platforms
A divided federal appeals court Tuesday ruled that Florida can begin enforcing a 2024 law aimed at preventing…
Florida Governor throws his weight behind package of pet protection proposals
Governor Ron DeSantis is calling on the Florida Legislature to take aim at puppy mills and support a…
Florida lawmaker wants these new rules for mobile home parks
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A new Florida bill filed last week is pushing to add more responsibilities to mobile…
Veteran Tallahassee Democrat reporter, columnist Bill Cotterell dies
Florida’s Capitol Press Corps has lost a legend. Retired Tallahassee Democrat reporter and columnist Bill Cotterell died Nov.…
Florida’s dangerous move to end school vaccine standards
Florida’s new proposal to eliminate all school vaccine standards is a dangerous move. It is raising alarm among…
A Florida bill renaming ‘child pornography’ in statute clears its first hurdle
Aerial drone photo of the Florida State Capitol Building and museum. By felixmizioznikov via iStock for WMNF News…
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…
The Scoop: Wed. Nov. 19, 2025 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
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…