Florida Legislature

Michele Rayner, a St. Petersburg Democrat elected to the Florida House in 2022, is seeking to succeed Sen. Darryl Rouson.

Florida's 2025 legislative session will begin with 26 new lawmakers in the 120-member state House and nine new Florida senators out of 40.

SB 56 would prohibit releasing things into the atmosphere to affect "the temperature, the weather, or the intensity of sunlight.”

A judge found Florida's prohibition on Medicaid coverage for transgender individuals’ treatments violated federal health care laws.

Senate President, Republican Ben Albritton, named lawmakers who will lead numerous Florida Senate committees.

The lawsuit challenge part of Florida's Stop WOKE law that restricted addressing race-related issues in workplace training.

Floridians can carry concealed weapons, but lawmakers have stopped short of allowing openly carrying firearms.

House Speaker Daniel Perez says there will not be a special legislative session to address soaring condominium costs in Florida.

Get the latest updates on the funding and design of the new Rays Stadium in Tampa. Stay informed about the Florida government's decisions.

Sen. Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, became Senate president Tuesday during a post-election organization session.

Sen. Jason Pizzo became Florida Senate minority leader, while Rep. Fentrice Driskell, D-Tampa, began a second term as House minority leader.

Florida Republicans are poised to begin the 2025 legislative session with 85 members, compared to 35 Democrats.