Florida Legislature

Listen:   A State House bill that would allow people to kill bears on their property without permits when they feel threatened advanced in a House subcommittee Friday. But, opponents say that killing the bears...

The Florida House on Tuesday will take up a bill that would prevent minors under age 16 from creating social media accounts.

The Florida House unanimously supports parents who share custody of children use “safe exchange” locations at county sheriff’s offices.

Women who have given birth within six months before the reporting date on jury summonses be excused if they request such an excusal.

A Florida bill that could lead to fees for people who challenge numerous library books or learning materials.

Florida Democrats see Tuesday’s special-election victory in the Central Florida House District 35 as a model for future elections.

Listen: A new constitutional amendment advanced in a state Senate committee Wednesday that would stop public financing for campaigns for statewide offices. If it passes, it could hurt candidates without much funding. SJR 114 would...

Florida Gov. Ron Desantis will likely find his influence over the state Legislature diminished this year as his prospects for president decline, Tampa Bay Times columnist William March told WMNF WaveMakers with Janet and Tom....

©2024 The News Service of Florida The Florida House on Wednesday is scheduled to take up 17 bills during a floor session, including measures dealing with anti-Semitism and trying to ensure safety in certain child-custody...

The bill is similar to one in the Senate and calls for expanding medical residency programs to try to keep more new doctors in Florida.

The bill would mean that cities, counties, school districts and hospitals could pay more money in lawsuits over people getting injured.

A bill to require age verification before accessing online content that would be “harmful to minors” began advancing in the Florida House.