Democrats, Moms for Liberty offer dueling messages in Tampa
Competing political strategies and a debate about which side has more "grassroots" support continued playing out Saturday between Moms For Liberty, an emerging conservative powerhouse, and a Florida Democratic Party looking to reinvent itself.
DeSantis focuses on education agenda during inaugural conservative summit in Tampa
Gov. Ron DeSantis focused on his education agenda as he addressed the Moms for Liberty National Summit in Tampa, emphasizing the "significant impact" school board elections have on families.
New executive order aimed at lowering prescription drug prices in Florida
A new executive order is slated to help Floridians pay less for prescription drugs, adding more rules for the pharmacy and manufacturer middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers.
Federal judge allows educators, student to challenge Florida's law restricting race instruction
A federal judge has ruled that a university professor, two teachers and a student can move forward with their challenge to a new Florida law that restricts the way race-related concepts can be taught in classrooms and workplace training, dubbed by Gov. DeSantis as the "Stop WOKE Act."
Florida's 15-week abortion ban reinstated after state quickly appeals judge's ruling
Florida's new 15-week abortion ban was blocked and then quickly reinstated Tuesday after an appeal from the state attorney general in a lawsuit challenging the restriction.
Biden administration wants Florida students to file discrimination complaints regarding state's new LGBTQ law
The White House is encouraging Florida students and parents to file complaints with the US Department of Education's civil rights office if they think they are being discriminated against due to the state's new law that restricts instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools.
‘Join us in California’: Gov. Newsom runs ads in Florida targeting DeSantis, new laws
The governor of California is running for re-election, but his latest television ad is airing in Florida. “Freedom, it’s under attack in your state. Republican leaders, they’re banning books, making it harder to vote, restricting speech in classrooms, even criminalizing women and doctors."
Challenges to Florida's new race instruction law continue as 'Stop WOKE Act' takes effect
As a new Florida state law dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act” took effect Friday, businesses and a university professor continued battling to block its restrictions on how race-related concepts can be addressed in workplace training and schools. They argue that the law violates First Amendment rights.
Florida's 15-week abortion law temporarily blocked by judge
One day before Florida's 15-week abortion ban was scheduled to take effect, a Leon County judge said Thursday he would temporarily block it.
Florida Supreme Court approves DeSantis request for grand jury to investigate trafficking, sanctuary cities
The Florida Supreme Court has unanimously approved Gov. DeSantis' request for a statewide grand jury to investigate immigration-related issues such as the smuggling of undocumented children, human trafficking, and sanctuary cities.
Gov. DeSantis expands Bright Futures scholarship eligibility to include student work hours
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Monday, expanding the eligibility for Florida's Bright Futures scholarship. Now, a student's work hours can be used in place of community service hours when applying for that financial aid.
From education to strawberry shortcake, nearly 150 new Florida laws set to take effect July 1
Nearly 150 laws passed by Florida legislators this year are set to take effect Friday, though some face legal challenges, including the state's new 15-week abortion ban.
Providers seek injunction to keep Florida's new 15-week abortion law from taking effect
Planned Parenthood centers in Florida on Monday are asking a judge in Tallahassee to issue a temporary, emergency injunction stopping the state's new law, which prohibits abortions after 15 weeks, from taking effect on Friday.
Roe v. Wade overturned: U.S. Supreme Court's ruling adds fuel to Florida abortion battles
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Friday to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling drew fiercely polarized reactions in Florida, with Gov. Ron DeSantis saying the state will "work to expand pro-life protections."
Florida fights attempt to block state's new abortion law
Several abortion clinics have filed a lawsuit to challenge Florida's new abortion law and get a temporary injunction to keep it from taking effect July 1st. Under current law, Florida allows abortions up to 24 weeks. The new law will prevent abortions from being performed in the state after 15 weeks – reducing the amount of time by more than two months.
Florida one of America's least patriotic states, study says
A new study says Florida is one of the least patriotic states in the country, coming in at 47 out of 50 – only beating Rhode Island, New York, and Arkansas.
Florida pharmacies will have COVID vaccines for eligible kids under 5
The White House says Florida doctors will be able to order COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 from the federal government.
DeSantis calls for statewide grand jury to probe trafficking, sanctuary cities
Gov. DeSantis wants a statewide grand jury to investigate human smuggling operations and focus on local government that he says are violating Florida law by adopting "sanctuary" policies. "We aren’t a border state. People are wondering, ‘Why are you doing this?,'" DeSantis said. "Let me tell you, people trying to come in illegally are trying to get to Florida."
Florida governor's campaign wants school board candidates to pledge support for 'DeSantis Education Agenda'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' campaign is sending out a questionnaire to school board candidates, asking about their positions on issues such as critical race theory and masks in schools. It includes a certificate for candidates to pledge their support for what the campaign calls the "DeSantis Education Agenda."
Florida moves forward on proposal to deny Medicaid coverage for transgender treatments
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is moving forward with a proposal that would deny Medicaid coverage for treatments such as puberty-blocking medication and hormone therapy for transgender people.