MIAMI (CBSMiami) – A group of Miami-Dade County public school parents voiced their outrage on Friday over pending legislation that would take away tens of
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Gov. DeSantis Signs Bill For $500M Emergency Fund
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pair of bills Thursday that provides $500 million he can spend during declared emergencies. Meanwhile, DeSantis also
Controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Goes To Full Florida House
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – A controversial House bill that would restrict school instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation advanced with changes Thursday, as critics slammed
Florida House Set To Consider Property Tax Breaks For First Responders, Teachers & Military Personnel
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – A proposal that would increase homestead property-tax exemptions for teachers, military members and first responders is ready to be considered by the
Controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay Bill’ Goes Before Florida House Judiciary Committee
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) — The controversial Parental Rights in Education Bill, more widely known as the “Don’t Say Gay Bill,” went before the Florida House Judiciary
Florida House Ready To Consider Post-Surfside Condo Requirements
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – The Florida House has received a proposal that seeks to increase condominium-building inspections and financial reserves. The proposal (HB 7069), filed by
12 School Districts That Defied DeSantis’ Anti-Mask Rules To Face Financial Penalties Under House Budget Bill
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/AP) — A dozen Florida chool districts, including Miami-Dade County Public Schools, that ignored Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ order banning mask mandates will face
So-Called ‘Don’t Say Gay Bill’ Scheduled To Go Before Florida House Judiciary Committee
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) – The Parental Rights in Education Bill is scheduled to go before the Florida House Judiciary Committee Thursday. The bill is widely known
Florida Senate, House Clash On Medicaid Dental Care
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – Senate Health and Human Services Appropriations Chairman Aaron Bean, R-Fernandina Beach, said Wednesday the Florida Senate and House are on a “collision
Florida House Panel Ignores Gov. DeSantis’ Proposal To Suspend Gasoline Tax For 5 Months
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — A Florida House panel Thursday will take up a package that would provide a wide range of tax breaks but does not