Florida Legislature

Florida lawmakers approved a watered-down bill targeting vaping products geared toward children.

Florida lawmakers passed a heavily debated bill to preempt local governments from regulating wages and heat-exposure protections for workers.

A toned-down but still controversial proposal to loosen work restrictions for 16- and 17-year-old teens is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The 2024 legislative session ended Friday. Here are snapshots of 10 big issues from the session like relaxing regulations on teen workers.

Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell said, “It really seems to me like the Republicans are turning a blind eye and a deaf ear to Floridians who are in crisis.”

The Florida Legislature passed a bill that would prevent strippers under age 21 from working in adult-entertainment establishments.

The Florida House passed a bill that could lead to at least some second homes moving from Citizens to the private insurance market.

The House voted 81-29 to pass the bill (HB 1645), which was approved by the Senate, 28-12. It is ready to go to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

By Dara Kam ©2024 The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate on Thursday gave final approval to a plan aimed, in part, at addressing “party houses” at short-term rental properties, as the...

The state House gave final approval to a bill that would bolster self-defense arguments for people who kill bears on their property.

Florida school districts could soon be authorized to allow volunteer chaplains to provide services to students.

Environmental groups argue that Florida's request for a stay would “create confusion and perpetuate violations” of the Endangered Species Act.