On Friday evening, the Florida Legislature formally passed the Tristin Murphy Act, the most comprehensive reform to mental health inside the criminal justice system in
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Florida Republican lawmakers create new hurdles for voters’ initiative process, getting grass-root policies on the ballot
Florida voters have long been able to use the citizens’ initiative process to bypass the Republican-dominated Legislature and advance progressive policies such as raising the
Florida Supreme Court calls for suspending Broward judge accused of making improper political donations, inappropriate court comments
CBS News Miami Live The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday said a Broward County circuit judge deserves more severe punishment than a reprimand and a
Miami-Dade’s first forensic artist, who found “Cocaine Cowboy” Gustavo Falcon, heads for retirement
She dreamed of a job that did not exist but now, Miami-Dade County’s first forensic artist is celebrating retirement. Samantha Steinberg’s sketches helped crack cold
Gulf War veteran, convicted of 1998 shotgun killings of girlfriend and her 3 young children, executed in Florida
An Army combat veteran whose Gulf War experience triggered severe mental problems was executed Thursday evening in Florida for the 1998 shotgun slayings of his
Florida bill would require student athletes to undergo heart screenings before participating sports
A new bill in the Florida Legislature could make it mandatory for student athletes to undergo heart screenings before taking part in sports. The bill
Medical malpractice bill passes Florida Senate, possibly opening door for people to pursue cases involving deaths of family members
A day after the issue appeared stalled, the Florida Senate on Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would open the door to some
Florida state parks appear off-limits to pickleball courts, golf course and hotel development as lawmakers react to public outcry
State parks would be protected from pickleball courts, golf courses and hotel development under a bill passed unanimously by the Florida House on Thursday in
Florida lawmakers approve bill that allows charter schools to make changes
Florida lawmakers Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would make a series of changes related to charter schools, including allowing charter schools to
DeSantis touts state’s success in immigration enforcement
Governor Ron DeSantis says Florida is leading the way is leading the way when it comes to immigration enforcement in an effort to assist President