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.
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.
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.
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.
Illinois congresswoman calls Roe decision 'victory for white life' at Trump rally
The freshman congresswoman, who was among those who voted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, previously came under criticism for quoting Adolf Hitler.
The freshman congresswoman, who was among those who voted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, previously came under criticism for quoting Adolf Hitler.
Biden signs landmark, bipartisan gun violence bill: 'Lives will be saved'
The legislation will toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders and help states put in place red flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people judged to be dangerous.
The legislation will toughen background checks for the youngest gun buyers, keep firearms from more domestic violence offenders and help states put in place red flag laws that make it easier for authorities to take weapons from people judged to be dangerous.
House greenlights landmark bipartisan gun violence bill, sends to Biden
The House has sent President Joe Biden the most wide-ranging gun violence bill Congress has passed in decades.
The House has sent President Joe Biden the most wide-ranging gun violence bill Congress has passed in decades.
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."
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."
Roe v. Wade ruling: Biden calls abortion decision 'an extreme and dangerous path'
The White House has been preparing for this moment since a draft of the decision leaked in May.
The White House has been preparing for this moment since a draft of the decision leaked in May.
Biden calls for 3-month suspension of gas and diesel taxes
Biden wants to suspend the 18.4 cents-a-gallon tax on gas and 24.4 cents-a-gallon on diesel fuel, administration officials say. Prices are averaging about $5 a gallon nationwide.
Biden wants to suspend the 18.4 cents-a-gallon tax on gas and 24.4 cents-a-gallon on diesel fuel, administration officials say. Prices are averaging about $5 a gallon nationwide.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott criticizes Texas GOP platform for not being 'inclusive' on homosexuality
Florida Sen. Rick Scott, who chairs the GOP's Senate elections committee, is criticizing the Texas Republican Party's new platform for describing homosexuality as "an abnormal lifestyle choice."
Florida Sen. Rick Scott, who chairs the GOP's Senate elections committee, is criticizing the Texas Republican Party's new platform for describing homosexuality as "an abnormal lifestyle choice."
Rob 'Gronk' Gronkowski announces retirement from Buccaneers, NFL on Instagram
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost Tom Brady to retirement, but then he came back. Now, his longtime teammate and apparent best buddy, Rob ‘Gronk’ Gronkowski is announcing his exit from professional football.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost Tom Brady to retirement, but then he came back. Now, his longtime teammate and apparent best buddy, Rob ‘Gronk’ Gronkowski is announcing his exit from professional football.
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.
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.
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.
Elon Musk's transgender child looks to change name to cut all ties with father
Elon Musk's child has asked for both a name change and a new birth certificate reflecting a new gender identity.
Elon Musk's child has asked for both a name change and a new birth certificate reflecting a new gender identity.
Hillary Clinton suggests some activist causes 'should not be a priority' for Dems
Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said Democrats should be focused on winning elections and suggested they should not treat the transgender debate as a priority.
Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said Democrats should be focused on winning elections and suggested they should not treat the transgender debate as a priority.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall talks about marriage to Prince Charles, past media scrutiny in rare interview
Camilla said "sometimes it’s like ships passing in the night" with Charles because they're so busy but they make an effort to spend quality time together every day
Camilla said "sometimes it’s like ships passing in the night" with Charles because they're so busy but they make an effort to spend quality time together every day
Video: Biden says 'I'm good' after falling off bike in Delaware
"I got my foot caught" in the toe cages, the president told reporters.
"I got my foot caught" in the toe cages, the president told reporters.
Video shows driver plow through Trump-themed storefront
Video from inside shows the car fly through the glass storefront and land in the middle of the store, sending merchandise sailing.
Video from inside shows the car fly through the glass storefront and land in the middle of the store, sending merchandise sailing.
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.
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."
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."