Citrus forecast takes another hit
TALLAHASSEE — The forecast of Florida’s orange production dropped again Wednesday, as efforts intensify to assist citrus growers who sustained damage in Hurricane Ian. TheRead More
Florida senators back social-media instruction
A proposal that would require the Florida Department of Education to make instruction on “social media safety” available for students began advancing Tuesday in theRead More
Lawmakers back bill on migrant flights
TALLAHASSEE — Nearly five months after Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration sparked controversy by flying about 50 migrants from Texas to Massachusetts, Florida House members MondayRead More
Dogs in bars draw fight in Central Florida
Bars in Tampa and Orlando are challenging the Florida Department of Health over decisions to block dogs from being in the establishments. Pups Pub TampaRead More
Recreational pot proposal clears initial hurdle
TALLAHASSEE — Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana have passed a preliminary hurdle to get on the 2024Read More
Unanimous jury recommendations targeted in death cases
TALLAHASSEE — With backing from Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida lawmakers could scrap a requirement that unanimous jury recommendations are needed before death sentences can beRead More
Florida lawmaker looks to ban TikTok on government devices
A Florida House Republican on Tuesday filed a proposal that would prevent people with government-issued cell phones and other devices from downloading the TikTok social-mediaRead More
Bill gives thumbs down to left lane drivers
A proposal was filed that seeks to prevent motorists from driving in the left lane on roads with speed limits of at least 65 mph.Read More