TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – A push by Gov. Ron DeSantis to suspend the state’s gas tax for five months this summer and fall is stalling, as
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Florida Lawmakers Pass Emergency Fund For Governor DeSantis
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — A pool of ready cash Gov. Ron DeSantis could dip into when he declares emergencies is headed to his desk. The House
Florida House Backs Controversial Bill On School Books, Term Limits
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — The Florida House on Thursday passed a measure aimed at increasing scrutiny of school library books and instructional materials, while also backing
DeSantis Takes Aim At Senate Environmental Proposal
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday opposed a controversial Senate budget bill that critics say could affect Everglades restoration. But Senate President Wilton
Florida Abortion Limit Headed To Full House
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — A proposal that would prohibit doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy is poised for consideration by the full Florida
Nursing Home Staffing Changes Backed In Florida Senate
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — Pointing to a shortage of certified nursing assistants, a Senate panel Thursday gave initial approval to a proposal that would revise nursing-home
Florida House Backs Condo Requirements After Surfside Collapse
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – With the sponsor saying the changes are “long overdue,” the Florida House started moving forward Thursday with a plan for new condominium
Expanding Florida’s Friendly Skies To Include Fleet For State Leaders
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — Florida skies could soon become a friendlier way to travel for more than just the governor. Three years after the state purchased
President Biden Weighs In On ‘Hateful’ Bill Dubbed ‘Don’t Say Gay’
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – President Joe Biden is weighing in on the legislation dubbed by activists as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Under the bill, school
Florida Bill Criminalizing Protests Outside Homes Moves Forward
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – A year after passing a sweeping law aimed at protests, state legislators are moving forward with a proposal that could criminalize demonstrations