Florida Legislature

The Florida House is slated to vote Thursday on its budget proposal (HB 5001). The Senate will then take up the House proposal.

Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo raised questions about the fate of a proposal to protect historic monuments and memorials.

A bill allowing certain “patriotic organizations” to talk with Florida public school students is ready for consideration by the state House.

Critics of the measure, including some teachers, say it's a distraction from the Legislature taking steps to improve education.

Opponents questioned taking the issue back to voters after a 2010 repeal effort failed. “I feel like the voters have spoken on this issue.”

Florida’s annual 60-day legislative session reached its halfway point Wednesday. Here are updates on 10 big issues in the session.

Members of Equality Florida were among opponents who spoke against the measure, arguing it singles out LGBTQ people by banning pride flags.

A key Senate committee signed off on a bill that would impose limits on the amounts of euphoria-inducing THC in pot products.

Hernando considers books in schools The Hernando School Board will consider three books for removal at tonight’s 6 o’clock meeting. the board is considering removing the books: The Black Friend: On Being a Better White...

A Florida Senate committee revised a proposal that could help extend a private passenger-rail system from Orlando to Tampa.

Florida senators Monday evening moved forward with a proposal to try to prevent minors under age 16 from using social media.

Gov. Ron DeSantis supports legislation to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public places such as streets, sidewalks and parks.