The Florida Board of Education has tapped a top aide of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to be the state’s next education commissioner, a choice meant
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Federal judge blocks Florida from enforcing social media ban for kids
A federal judge has barred state officials from enforcing a Florida law that would ban social media accounts for young children, while a legal challenge
Florida restaurants must disclose automatic tips and fees under new law
CBS News Live CBS News Miami Live Restaurants will have to make clear to customers upfront when they will be hit with automatic tips or
Agreement sets stage for Florida budget talks
Nearly a month after leaving the Capitol without passing a budget, House and Senate leaders said Friday night they had reached an agreement that will
DeSantis signs bill expanding cellphone restrictions in Florida schools
CBS News Live CBS News Miami Live Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill that will expand a restriction on cellphone use in Florida
DeSantis signs bill enhancing charter school autonomy in Florida
CBS News Live CBS News Miami Live Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a measure that will make a series of changes related to charter
Over 100 undocumented immigrants arrested by ICE at Tallahassee construction sites
CBS News Live CBS News Miami Live More than 100 undocumented immigrants were arrested Thursday at Tallahassee construction sites, including at an apartment project near
New Florida laws make it illegal to restrain dogs outside during natural disasters, increase aggravated animal cruelty penalties
New Florida law makes it illegal to restrain dogs New Florida law makes it illegal to restrain dogs 00:24 Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed
Florida prepares for 2025 Atlantic hurricane season as federal government scales back FEMA
With another potentially active Atlantic hurricane season on the horizon, Florida is preparing for the possibility that the federal government won’t respond like it has
State Rep. Alex Andrade on DeSantis’ comments about Hope Florida Foundation backlash
Hope Florida Foundation Hope Florida Foundation 12:56 Hope Florida Foundation There is now a criminal investigation into Gov.Ron DeSantis’ decision to divert $10 million from