Democrats Want Special Session Expanded To Consider Protections For Renters

A group of legislative Democrats has asked DeSantis to expand the call of his special session on property insurance.

Florida Solar Industry Calls DeSantis's Veto Of Net Metering Bill A ‘Win' For Clean Energy

The action is supported by something called the "Conservative Energy Network," the report states.

'Disturbing Video' Shows Florida Mom Hitting Her Baby: Police

Sanford Police Chief Cecil Smith described the video as both "gut-wrenching" and "infuriating." The mother has been charged with abuse.

Man Who Defaced LGBTQ Mural Made To Write Pulse Shooting Essay: Report

While Alexander Jerich awaits sentencing, a Palm Beach County judge ordered him to write a 25-page essay on the Orlando Pulse club shooting.

DeSantis Bill Called "Another Example In A Years-Long Campaign To Undermine" Minorities' Right To Vote

While DeSantis bragged and left without taking questions, Democrats asked if Republicans "are afraid of the judgment of citizens."

Lawmakers Returning To Tallahassee Yet Again, This Time On Property Insurance

The Florida Legislature will meet in special session — its fourth in 12 months — during the week of May 23, to confront an insurance crisis.

Hate Crimes, Unfair Policing: National, Fla., Officials Push To Improve Conditions For Black Males

Florida's black males face extraordinary challenges, from becoming hate-crime targets to navigating a criminal system with unfair policing.

Florida Suspended Enforcement Of New Voting Restrictions The Day DeSantis Signed Bill Into Law

"Florida's leaders should be making voting more accessible," said Cohen, director and senior counsel of the Fair Elections Center.

LGBTQ Groups Post Billboards Declaring Florida The ‘Don't Say Gay Or Trans State,' And Criticize DeSantis

Joni Madison of the Human Right Campaign, a civil rights organization, says DeSantis places Florida's students "In Harm's Way."

FL Sheriff Arrests Own Daughter For Meth: 'No One Is Immune Or Exempt'

A Florida sheriff recently reminded his community that no one is above the law —​ not even his own daughter.

Ground Beef Sold In FL Recalled Over E. Coli Risk

More than 120,000 pounds of potentially tainted beef was shipped to food service companies and retailers in Florida and other states.

These Florida High Schools Are Among 2022’s Best: U.S. News

The annual ranking released by U.S. News and World Report evaluates FL schools based on graduation rates, academic performance and more.

With Musk Purchase, Critics 'Fear More Hate Speech And Disinformation From Sources Like Trump'

DeSantis has praised Elon Musk's $44 million takeover of Twitter, Inc., OK'd Monday by the company's board.

DeSantis Signs Bill Creating Florida Elections Police Agency

Senate Bill 524 also increases the penalty for ballot harvesting to a third-degree felony.

Confederate Memorial Day Is Still On The Books In Florida

In the 2022 session, Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book filed legislation to get rid of the Confederate-related legal holidays.

'The DeSantis Plan Intentionally Favors The Republican Party At Nearly Every Turn:' Lawsuit

A day after the Florida Legislature approved DeSantis's highly contested congressional redistricting plan, a legal challenge came forward.

Top FL News: Disney Vs. DeSantis, Impaled Gator, Cannabis Wedding Food

Top FL news includes Disney vs. DeSantis, cannabis wedding food, gator stuck under car, Dollar General manager is fired over a viral video.

FL Caterer, Bride Laced Wedding Food With Marijuana: Deputies

Joycelyn Bryant, the catering company owner, and Danya Svoboda, the bride, face multiple charges after deputies said guests became sick.

Advocates, Doctor Slam Fla., Health Agency's New Guidance On Hormonal Treatment For Transgender Youth

Advocates for transgender kids warn that new guidance from Florida's state health department could put youth "In Harm's Way."

FL Sheriff Says Homeowners Are 'More Than Welcome' To Shoot Burglars

The Florida sheriff added that doing so could potentially save taxpayers money.

U.S. House Panels Probe Election Disinformation In Four States, Florida Among Them

The directive is to gauge what these states are doing to counter Trump's spurious claims about the 2020 presidential election.

What Passed, Democrats Say, "Is Probably The Most Intentionally Partisan, Racist Congressional Map" In Florida's History

Republicans called it their "constitutional duty," but Friedin of FairDistricts Now called it "unthinkable pressure" from DeSantis.

Black Democrats Shut Down House Debate On DeSantis's Redistricting Plan

Black Democrats have occupied the House chamber to protect and block the likely approval of DeSantis's plan to redraw districts.

Blacks Would Lose Two Seats As DeSantis Is Accused By Democrats of "Hijacking The Senate"

DeSantis's plan for drawing new congressional districts gave 20 of 28 seats to Republicans and scrapped two Black "performing seats."

Fla., Sen. Bobby Powell's Soliloquy: ‘I Wake Up Every Day Knowing That I'm Going To Have To Fight'

During the special legislative session on congressional redistricting and bills, State Sen. Bobby Powell's poignant remarks were heard.

Black House Members Raise Concerns About DeSantis's Congressional Map Threatening Black Voters

Some House members from the Florida Legislative Black Caucus raised concerns Wednesday about proposed congressional maps.

FL House Strips Disney District, OKs DeSantis' Congressional Maps

House GOP left the floor after Democrats held a sit-in to oppose Gov. DeSantis' proposed congressional maps. Plus Disney loses tax district.

Lyrid Meteor Shower 2022: When To See Fireballs In FL Skies

The Lyrid meteor shower is at its peak this week in Florida. Here's when and where you can spot the meteor known for producing fireballs.

Vetting New Math Textbooks In Florida: Books With High Scores Get Mysteriously Rejected

Go Math! Florida Reveal Math. Thinking Mathematically.

‘Our Beloved State Is In A State Of Confusion And Chaos,' Says Florida Pastor On Day One

A crowd of Black pastors, NAACP members, and Black legislative caucus members are angry about DeSantis's attempts to dilute Black districts.

DeSantis, Other State Officials Go After University Professors, Tenure Protections

DeSantis, House Speaker Chris Sprowls and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran scrutinized university professors.

DeSantis, Legislative Republicans Plan to Punish, Attack Disney

DeSantis expanded the session's call on the congressional redistricting opening to special districts, including limiting Disney's power.

Good Samaritan Dies Rescuing 12 People From Capsized Boat In Florida

A Florida man drowned while rescuing nine children and three women from a capsized boat over the weekend, multiple news outlets report.

Congressional Redistricting: ‘If Florida Enacts This Map, Florida Will Be Sued'

A leading Democratic election lawyer re-upped on threats to take Florida to court if the Legislature adopts DeSantis's congressional map.

Just A Handful Of GOP Lawmakers Said Yes To Special Session On Property Insurance

The Florida Dept. of State poll was to see if enough lawmakers would go along with a special session on the state's property insurance.

LGBTQ Community, People Of Color In Crosshairs Of Republican Banning-Of-Books Movement

Students in one Pennsylvania school district were not allowed to read a biography of the first Black President, Barack Obama.

Amusement Ride Operator ‘Made Manual Adjustments To The Ride' Before Teen's Death

An initial investigation into the fatal fall of a boy, 14, on an Orlando amusement park ride found the operator made “manual adjustments."

DeSantis's Plan, The Report States, Would Take Black Voters Away From Two Districts In Fla.

By "diminishing Black representation," according to the report, DeSantis's plan violates Florida's Fair Districts constitutional amendment.

Federal Judge In Florida Throws Out National Mask Mandate For Travelers

A federal judge in Florida voided the nationwide mask mandate for airline and public transportation passengers Monday.

Some Lawmakers Are Sitting Out Florida's Special Legislative Session

State Sen. Annette Taddeo of Miami-Dade, a Democrat, said today she will boycott the special session that launches this afternoon.