Fla. Legislature Votes To Move 2016 Session Date
The 2016 Florida Legislative session may start a bit earlier thanks to a bill passed Thursday.
The 2016 Florida Legislative session may start a bit earlier thanks to a bill passed Thursday.
The Florida House has approved a bill allowing students who are living in the country illegally to qualify for in-state college tuition.
Gov. Rick Scott said he will sign a medical marijuana bill poised to pass the Florida Senate, after the measure received overwhelming support Thursday from the House as children whose lives hang in the balance looked on.
The idea to expand the main private school voucher program continues to struggle in the Florida Senate.
The Florida house as approved bill that would allow for a strain of low-THC marijuana to be legal in the state.
After a sometimes-emotional debate, a divided Florida House on Wednesday gave final approval to a proposal that could lead to 75 mph speed limits on some highways.
The Florida Senate passed a bill Friday which would provide attorneys to foster children with special needs.
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation approved another 10,000 residential policies to be shifted from Citizens Property Insurance Corp. to a private carrier.
Lawmakers may face a late night Friday after a budget compromise was emailed Tuesday evening.
With supporters pointing to the need to prevent the spread of HIV and other infectious diseases, the Senate on Tuesday approved a pilot needle and syringe exchange program in Miami-Dade.
There's been a small victory of sorts for those who support in-state tuition for undocumented immigrant students.
Foreign laws would be prohibited in Florida courts, under a bill the Senate sent to the House on Monday.
The use of medical marijuana would be legal in Florida under a bill passed by the Senate.
A measure that would allow guns to be carried in school by people with special training has passed in the Florida House.
As state lawmakers enter the final week of the 60 day session, immigrant advocates are asking Gov. Rick Scott to employ more political muscle to convince them to pass a bill which will allow thousands of youths living in the country illegally to pay in-state tuition for the state's colleges.
It's coming down to the wire for Florida legislators in their current session. This week is their final week of their 60-day session and they still have lots of unfinished business, including whether to approve a strain of marijuana for medical use.
The House on Friday approved a process to help determine whether to use tax dollars for professional sports stadium projects but would exclude Major League Baseball from potential funding unless changes are made in how Cuban players are treated.
Secret meetings could take place among state university foundations under a bill that's headed to Gov. Rick Scott.
An abortion bill is headed to the Governor's office.
A bill that would market Florida as a destination for medical procedures has passed the Florida Senate.
The Florida House Thursday discussed a bill which would stop elected officials and top employees in state government from enrolling in the state's traditional pension plan.
Two Democrats and one non-partisan candidate have filed paperwork during the past week to challenge Rep. Daphne Campbell, D-Miami, for her District 108 seat.
With backers saying they are trying to better protect school children, the Florida House has approved a bill that would toughen penalties for teachers and other school employees who commit sexual offenses against students.
A proposal that would decriminalize a form of marijuana that could dramatically reduce seizures in children with a rare form of epilepsy is on its way to the Senate floor but lacks the elements Gov. Rick Scott says he wants.
The Florida House has unanimously passed a bill that would ban the sales of electronic cigarettes to minors.
Witnesses said a person was shot in the parking lot of a Motel 6 on W State Road 84 near I-95.
The Florida U.S. Senate race matches incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott against Democratic challenger and former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.
Early voting has been an option for Florida voters since 2002.
A single mother of three is working hard to navigate raising three young children but it hasn't been easy and recently she has hit some pretty big roadblocks.
Dolphins starting quarterback Tyler Huntley left the game against the Indianapolis Colts in the third quarter with what appeared to be a shoulder injury.
Starting Monday, voters in South Florida can cast their ballots two weeks before the Nov. 5 election.
A single mother of three is working hard to navigate raising three young children but it hasn't been easy and recently she has hit some pretty big roadblocks.
Three men were involved in a fight, police said.
Dolphins starting quarterback Tyler Huntley left the game against the Indianapolis Colts in the third quarter with what appeared to be a shoulder injury.
Witnesses said a person was shot in the parking lot of a Motel 6 on W State Road 84 near I-95.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Starting Monday, voters in South Florida can cast their ballots two weeks before the Nov. 5 election.
Former President Donald Trump said of golfer Arnold Palmer, "this is a guy that was all man."
Former President Donald Trump worked the drive-thru at a McDonald's in Bucks County before hosting a town hall in Lancaster.
The judge overseeing President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case released more evidence collected by special counsel Jack Smith on Friday.
A voter at the Univision town hall Wednesday challenged Trump to win back his vote by answering a question about Jan. 6, 2021, the day of the Capitol riot. Trump said it was a "day of love."
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
Republican Rosanna Cordero-Stutz and Democrat James Reyes faced off for a debate as Miami-Dade's sheriff.
Jim DeFede spoke to women who were not allowed to have an abortion in Florida.
Jim goes one-on-one with Dr. Grazie Christie, a radiologist who is opposed to Amendment 4 on the right to abortion.
Jim interviews former State Sen. Jeff Brandes about the economic effects Hurricane Milton might have in Florida.
Hospitals nationwide are postponing procedures after Hurricane Helene wrecked a major IV fluids factory in North Carolina.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."
BrucePac recalled nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.
Here's how to delete your data as company shake-up leaves customers wondering what will happen to their DNA info.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Taylor Swift is performing at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens this weekend as part of her Eras Tour.
The father of former One Direction star Liam Payne arrived in Buenos Aires to arrange for the return of his son's body to England.
Universal Orlando Resort will open its fourth theme park, just in time for Memorial Day next year.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Tributes poured in from the music and entertainment world in reaction to Liam Payne's death at 31.