Florida state lawmakers this legislative session are considering dozens of bills aimed at strengthening domestic violence laws as cases continue to rise across the state.
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Florida Department of Health cuts thousands of dollars in funds from HIV and AIDS drug program
The Florida Department of Health issued emergency rules Wednesday that will block thousands of Floridians from accessing their HIV medication. Starting Sunday, the state will
Florida House passes a bill designating a
After a contentious debate, the Republican-controlled House voted along party lines Wednesday on bills that designates a road in Miami-Dade County and a day annually
Florida bill creating public registry of animal abusers passes unanimously in Senate
People who abuse animals would be put on a public registry under a bill passed unanimously by the Florida Senate on Friday. The bill (SB
Florida House advances bill that will clear most home property taxes which if approved will take effect in 2027
A proposal asking voters in November to eliminate most homestead property taxes cleared the House Thursday, while the Senate has yet to advance a similar
Florida Senate introduces a bill named after former NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater to allow coaches to give benefits to players
A new bill has been introduced in the Florida Senate to allow high school coaches to spend personal funds on their team. “We treat them
Florida Senate panel advances a bill creating an 18-person Antisemitism Task Force to assist Jewish communities
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice passed a bill Wednesday that would create an Antisemitism Task Force aimed at providing assistance to
Florida House moves one step closer to naming a South Florida airport after Trump, despite Democrats’ concerns
Florida lawmakers on Tuesday moved closer to placing President Donald Trump’s name on the Palm Beach International Airport despite turbulence over state funding, trademarking rights
Florida House and Senate are debating whether to limit Gov. DeSantis using emergency funds for immigration enforcement
A fund that pays for emergency preparation and response is set to expire Monday, but the House and Senate are at odds over whether to
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 controversial 2023 Florida law that led to