New Florida laws take effect in 2026: Here’s how they may impact you
New Year’s Eve celebrations have come to an end, but new laws passed by Florida lawmakers are now…
From “Alligator Alcatraz” to guns and social media, Florida’s biggest legal battles to watch in 2026
Legal battles about issues like “Alligator Alcatraz,” guns and social media as well as many other Florida issues…
Florida Senate to honor Tallahassee Democrat reporter Bill Cotterell
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton‘s office announced he will dedicate a plaque in honor of the late Bill…
Florida property tax cut proposals continue moving through House despite concerns
Four proposed constitutional amendments aimed at reducing property taxes for homeowners continued moving forward Tuesday in the Florida…
Florida lawmakers to consider a return to multi-year teacher contracts
The big story: The Florida Senate is poised to take another shot at overhauling unpopular changes made to…
Court OKs Florida to enforce social media law restricting children’s access
TALLAHASSEE — A divided federal appeals court Tuesday ruled that Florida can begin enforcing a 2024 law aimed…
GOP candidates battle for momentum in Florida governor race
Less than 12 months until the election, U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, who has the backing of President Donald…
‘Unborn child’ wrongful death bill reignites abortion rights debate in Florida
A controversial wrongful death bill that critics say would establish “fetal personhood” has passed its first hurdle in…
Florida Democrats respond to SNAP ruling
A pair of federal judges in separate rulings said SNAP benefits must continue despite the ongoing government shutdown.…
Former Miami lawmaker Frank Artiles to fight conviction in 2020 “ghost” candidate Florida Senate race
Attorneys for former Miami Republican lawmaker Frank Artiles on Wednesday argued an appeals court should toss out his…
State Sen. Berman on DeSantis’ plan to eliminate property taxes for Floridians with homestead exemptions
CBS News Miami’s Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with the Democratic leader of the Florida Senate, Lori Berman, about…
Sarasota tribute for Charlie Kirk draws thousands, top Florida Republicans attend
Conservative luminaries from across Florida gathered at Sarasota’s Robarts Arena on Saturday to eulogize Charlie Kirk, in a…