Florida lawmakers late Friday approved barring students in elementary and middle schools from using cell phones during the school day — and testing the idea
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Florida lawmakers go into overtime without passing a budget. Here’s a look by the numbers
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is used to getting his way in the state capital, with a tight grip on the GOP-controlled Legislature, where once-pliant
Florida lawmakers approve hurricane bill that allows changes to debris removal, rebuilding storm-damaged homes
After three hurricanes hit the state in 2024, Florida lawmakers on Friday gave final approval to a bill that would make changes involving issues such
“Tristin Murphy Act” passes unanimously, heading to Gov. DeSantis
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
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