STATE POLITICS
Hope Florida faces funding scrutiny
First Lady Casey DeSantis spearheaded Hope Florida in 2021.
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First Lady Casey DeSantis spearheaded Hope Florida in 2021.
The proposal comes as federal, state and local governments debate fluoride's benefits.
As part of the proposed law, three violations could result in a $1,000-a-day fine.
The bill creates a report line, where Floridians may log and document sightings to the state.
Florida's house speaker says the plan may save Floridians roughly $5 billion a year, making it the largest cut in state history.
Others want to focus on property tax reform.
Florida's house speaker says the plan may save Floridians roughly $5 billion a year, making it the largest cut in state history.
The Florida Senate Criminal Justice Committee rejected a bill that would’ve legalized concealed weapons on college and university campuses.
Florida lawmakers agreed Monday to give schools more leeway when it comes to locking doors on school campus.
Two proposals in the Florida Legislature may raise the question to voters in 2026 if approved.
Trolls were able to derail the online meeting with porn, profanity and hate symbols, essentially ending the 20-minute meeting.
Experts say the shrimping industry has taken a big hit over the last several years because of foreign imports.
Florida House and Senate members have also filed legislation to help stop notary fraud.
Gov. Ron DeSantis blamed lawmakers in the Florida House, saying they are trying to sabotage his conservative agenda.
The Social Security Administration says new technology will help them better flag fraud, so they can keep taking claims over the phone.
Pastors Rev. Dr. Steve Blinder and Richy Fortune are advocating for churches to continue serving as a safe space for everyone.
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