Florida senator fights back over nude images stolen from her; introduces bill to strengthen revenge porn law
Florida State. Sen. Lauren Book says someone is trying to extort her by threatening to reveal nude images that were stolen from her. Worse, she found out the images have been bought and traded online since 2020. Now she's fighting back by introducing a new bill to toughen Florida's revenge porn law to keep others from becoming victims.
Florida State. Sen. Lauren Book says someone is trying to extort her by threatening to reveal nude images that were stolen from her. Worse, she found out the images have been bought and traded online since 2020. Now she's fighting back by introducing a new bill to toughen Florida's revenge porn law to keep others from becoming victims.
Florida bill aimed at halting the arrival of immigrants in state receives first legislative approval
All Florida government agencies would be prohibited from doing business with transportation companies that bring immigrants who are in the country illegally into the state under a priority bill for Gov. DeSantis.
All Florida government agencies would be prohibited from doing business with transportation companies that bring immigrants who are in the country illegally into the state under a priority bill for Gov. DeSantis.
DeSantis pushes bill to shield white Floridians from 'discomfort' when learning about discrimination, racism
A bill pushed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that would prohibit public schools and private businesses from making white people feel “discomfort” when they teach students or train employees about discrimination in the nation's past received its first approval Tuesday.
A bill pushed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that would prohibit public schools and private businesses from making white people feel “discomfort” when they teach students or train employees about discrimination in the nation's past received its first approval Tuesday.
Florida House committee to hear bill banning abortions after 15 weeks; other GOP measures advance
A Republican effort to ban abortions in Florida after 15 weeks of pregnancy will go before House lawmakers Wednesday for its first committee hearing.
A Republican effort to ban abortions in Florida after 15 weeks of pregnancy will go before House lawmakers Wednesday for its first committee hearing.
Gov. Ron DeSantis submits redistricting map proposal
Gov. DeSantis has submitted a proposal to reshape the state’s congressional map. His general counsel issued a statement saying there are “legal concerns” with the current maps under consideration..
Gov. DeSantis has submitted a proposal to reshape the state’s congressional map. His general counsel issued a statement saying there are “legal concerns” with the current maps under consideration..
Florida lawmakers consider bill requiring professional sports teams to play national anthem at games
If passed, the law would require Florida professional sports teams that receive government money to play the national anthem before every home game. Failure to play "The Star-Spangled Banner" could lead to teams or venues being required to repay any money they received.
If passed, the law would require Florida professional sports teams that receive government money to play the national anthem before every home game. Failure to play "The Star-Spangled Banner" could lead to teams or venues being required to repay any money they received.
Florida bill would designate November 7th as Victims of Communism Day
If passed, the law would designate November 7th each year as "Victims of Communism Day" in Florida, and require all public school students to learn about how those victims suffered under communist regimes.
If passed, the law would designate November 7th each year as "Victims of Communism Day" in Florida, and require all public school students to learn about how those victims suffered under communist regimes.
Florida bill would make street takeovers for car stunts like burnouts, doughnuts illegal
Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would make street takeovers to perform car stunts like doughnuts, drifting and burnouts illegal. The senator sponsoring a bill said one event ended with a mother of four getting decapitated after leaning out of a racing car that ended up losing control.
Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would make street takeovers to perform car stunts like doughnuts, drifting and burnouts illegal. The senator sponsoring a bill said one event ended with a mother of four getting decapitated after leaning out of a racing car that ended up losing control.
DeSantis signals support for ban on abortions after 15 weeks in Florida
New legislative proposals that seek to prevent doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy were met with swift opposition Wednesday from Democrats and abortion-rights groups.
New legislative proposals that seek to prevent doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy were met with swift opposition Wednesday from Democrats and abortion-rights groups.
Florida lawmakers introduce legislation to ban abortions after 15 weeks
Two Florida lawmakers have introduced bills that would ban doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The legislation includes exceptions to protect the life of the mother and for fetuses with fatal abnormalities, but does not include exceptions for rape or incest.
Two Florida lawmakers have introduced bills that would ban doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The legislation includes exceptions to protect the life of the mother and for fetuses with fatal abnormalities, but does not include exceptions for rape or incest.
Florida legislative session begins: 10 big issues to watch
The Florida Legislature begins its 60-day session with some big changes in mind.
The Florida Legislature begins its 60-day session with some big changes in mind.
Florida bill would allow businesses to sue local governments if ordinances lead to loss of revenue, profits
In a proposal drawing heavy fire from local governments, a Florida Senate committee approved a measure that could lead to cities and counties facing lawsuits because of decisions that lead to reduced revenue or profits for businesses.
In a proposal drawing heavy fire from local governments, a Florida Senate committee approved a measure that could lead to cities and counties facing lawsuits because of decisions that lead to reduced revenue or profits for businesses.
How overturning Roe v. Wade could impact women's rights in Florida
A major challenge to reproductive rights protected in the landmark Roe v. Wade decision sits before the U.S. Supreme Court and what they decide could mean sweeping changes in Florida.
A major challenge to reproductive rights protected in the landmark Roe v. Wade decision sits before the U.S. Supreme Court and what they decide could mean sweeping changes in Florida.
Florida bill would require schools to teach benefits, risks of social media
Florida schools would be required to teach students the benefits and risks of social media under a bill unanimously approved Tuesday by the Senate Education Committee.
Florida schools would be required to teach students the benefits and risks of social media under a bill unanimously approved Tuesday by the Senate Education Committee.
Florida legislature begins special session to weaken COVID-19 vaccine, mask mandates
Florida lawmakers will start a special legislative session aimed at blocking federal COVID-19 mandates, which includes President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger businesses.
Florida lawmakers will start a special legislative session aimed at blocking federal COVID-19 mandates, which includes President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger businesses.
Florida Republicans push vaccine exemptions, school mask lawsuits
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans debuted a sweeping set of proposals to combat COVID safety precautions in the state, outlining measures that would let workers opt out of vaccine mandates, allow parents to sue schools with masking requirements, and withdraw Florida from OSHA oversight.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans debuted a sweeping set of proposals to combat COVID safety precautions in the state, outlining measures that would let workers opt out of vaccine mandates, allow parents to sue schools with masking requirements, and withdraw Florida from OSHA oversight.
DeSantis calls for special legislative session to ban vaccine mandates in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis took aim at President Biden's vaccine mandate, calling for a special legislative session to ban any such requirements in Florida by "strengthening" state laws: "We need to take action to protect Florida jobs," DeSantis said. "Your right to earn a living should not be contingent upon COVID shots."
Gov. Ron DeSantis took aim at President Biden's vaccine mandate, calling for a special legislative session to ban any such requirements in Florida by "strengthening" state laws: "We need to take action to protect Florida jobs," DeSantis said. "Your right to earn a living should not be contingent upon COVID shots."
New lawsuit challenges Florida's transgender athlete ban
A 13-year-old Broward County soccer player and her parents are challenging a new state law that bans transgender female athletes from participating on girls’ and women’s sports teams, arguing that it is unconstitutional and “ignores basic medical science” about trans students.
A 13-year-old Broward County soccer player and her parents are challenging a new state law that bans transgender female athletes from participating on girls’ and women’s sports teams, arguing that it is unconstitutional and “ignores basic medical science” about trans students.
DeSantis signs bill to majorly expand Florida's private school voucher program
Florida's school voucher program will be significantly expanded after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that increases eligibility to attend private schools at public expense.
Florida's school voucher program will be significantly expanded after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that increases eligibility to attend private schools at public expense.
DeSantis signs bill broadening ban on local gun regulations
Gov. DeSantis has signed a new bill that broadens an existing Florida law, which can make local governments pay as much as $100,000 in damages if they are sued for imposing gun regulations that are stricter than state firearms laws.
Gov. DeSantis has signed a new bill that broadens an existing Florida law, which can make local governments pay as much as $100,000 in damages if they are sued for imposing gun regulations that are stricter than state firearms laws.