Florida House approves a change to a controversial law that banned books in school libraries
The Florida House approved a measure Wednesday that includes a definition of “materials harmful to minors” in a…
Ocklawaha River Restoration bill advances
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCJB) – In Tallahassee, a bill to un-dam the Ocklawaha River is ready for a full…
Florida Senate passes bill allowing relatives who serve on same elected body to run for leadership positions
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that directly addresses a recent question that…
Pace Center for Girls Marks 41 Years of Impact as Teen Girls Meet Florida Legislators at the Capitol
Pace Center for Girls provides girls and young women with their full academic school day and comprehensive wrap-around…
St. Johns County designated as the future location for the Florida Museum of Black History by Florida’s Senate
In a unanimous vote, the Senate on Wednesday approved a proposal (SB 308) that would recognize the designation…
Florida ‘Granny Flat’ bill could expand backyard housing in Tampa Bay area
The Brief Florida senators unanimously approved a bill which would require cities and counties to allow accessory dwelling…
The Florida Museum of Black History takes next step to possible opening
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Florida Capital Bureau) – Florida is one step closer to opening its first black history museum.…
Florida lawmakers consider ‘hands free’ cell phone law
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Florida lawmakers are considering legislation that would ban people from holding cellphones while driving,…
Path clearing for Jacksonville City Councilman Joe Carlucci to run for Council Vice President – Action News Jax
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Senate passed an amendment to an ethics bill on Wednesday that creates a…
Florida Senate Democratic nominee, retired Lt. Colonel Alex Vindman says President Trump’s “corruption is staggering”
When Alex Vindman was first approached by state party officials in the spring of 2025 about running for…
Florida Senate passes ‘Granny Flat’ housing bill
A proposal aimed at boosting affordable housing by allowing garage apartments and other accessory dwellings on single-family home…
Florida lawmakers advance E-bike safety bill with 10 mph sidewalk speed limit
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida lawmakers moved ahead Thursday with a proposal to get cyclists on e-bikes to slow…