TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – State House members on Monday advanced a bill that would allow professionals such as therapists and psychologists to authorize excused absences for
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‘His Policies Don’t Care About Prevention’: Sen. Tina Polsky On Why She’s Against Confirmation Of Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo
MIAMI (CBSMiami) — In the coming days, the Florida Senate is expected to confirm Governor Ron DeSantis’s choice for Surgeon General, Dr. Joseph Ladapo. State
Anti-Gun Violence Groups Launch Campaign To Pressure Biden Four Years After Parkland Shooting
MIAMI (CBSMiami/CNN) — While South Florida takes a brief pause on Monday to mark four years since the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High
‘This Is Wrong’: Florida Senator Annette Taddeo On Political Party Affiliation Changes Without Voters Knowledge
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Some Florida voters are raising a red flag, saying their political party affiliation was changed without their consent and they want to
Florida’s Legislative Leaders Question Gas Tax Break
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
Faith, Business Leaders Blast DeSantis Immigration Moves
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – Decrying it as cruel and mean-spirited, Catholic leaders, business owners and Cuban-American emigrés on Thursday castigated Gov. Ron DeSantis for shutting down
Rep. Wasserman Schultz Meets With Human Trafficking Prevention Advocates To Raise Public Awareness
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Lawmakers are doing their part to crackdown on human trafficking. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz met with human trafficking prevention advocates on Thursday
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