Exception To Lobbyist 'Gift Ban' Gets OK
The Florida Senate on Monday unanimously approved a limited exception to a law that prevents legislators from accepting gifts or other things of value from lobbyists.
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The Florida Senate on Monday unanimously approved a limited exception to a law that prevents legislators from accepting gifts or other things of value from lobbyists.
It seems that Florida State University will be dealing with issues regarding their former star quarterback Jameis Winston long after he moves on to the NFL.
The "Lucky Money" jackpot rose to $550, 000 after no tickets matched all four numbers plus the Lucky Ball.
A bill that would make those who pay for prostitutes face increased penalties is headed to Florida Governor Rick Scott.
During his visit to Everglades National Park Wednesday, President Barack Obama announced the Coconut Grove cottage of famed conservationist Marjory Stoneman Douglas would be designated as a national historic landmark.
While former Florida State University quarterback Jameis Winston is planning on moving on to the NFL, he still has an issue from his time in college to deal with.
Florida's doctors and nurses are weighing in on the fight over Medicaid expansion.
The Florida House passed a bill that would make people who solicit prostitutes pay up even more.
Florida's political parties are getting millions of dollars from various corporations that have a stake in this year's legislative session.
Five generations of Philip Vinson's family have labored using tongs to pull oysters from Apalachicola Bay's shallow waters. He fears there won't be a sixth.
The Florida House and Senate are at odds over the new state budget that is vastly different on both sides.
A bill, ready for a House vote, would allow private adoption agencies to use religious and/or moral reasons to deny gay couples wanting to adopt children.
Florida Legislators are saying there is only so much money to go around and it's not enough when it comes to making a new state budget.
A newly passed bill is aiming to change the scandal-plagued Florida prison system by reducing prison beatings and deaths.
Spirits aren't high on the future of powdered alcohol being mixed in Florida.
A UCF engineering professor has been awarded a grant to conduct a study in hopes of making driving in fog safer.
Funeral services are set for two of three Michigan Marines killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash off the coast of Florida.
The Florida Senate voted 38-0 on Tuesday to approve a public-records exemption that would prevent the release of taxpayers' email addresses obtained by county tax collectors for the purpose of sending tax notices.
The Florida House is pushing for tax breaks on cellphones, cable television and college textbooks.
As the House and Senate move forward with their budget plans this week, Gov. Rick Scott is trying to ramp up support for his proposed tax cuts.
Florida NRA leader Marion Hammer is accusing campus police chiefs from Florida's public universities of using tax dollars to lobby because they spoke in Tallahassee against a bill allowing guns on campuses.
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher is excited about the challenge of finding replacements for quarterback Jameis Winston and at least another half dozen Seminoles headed into the NFL draft after leading the program to 29 straight wins and a national championship in 2013.
Actor Nicholas Brendon faces new charges after a second disturbance at a Florida hotel.
A strong shot in the arm Wednesday for a law that would allow teachers and others to arm themselves in public schools in Florida.
A trio of agency heads whose necks have been on the governor's chopping block earned a couple of extra months stay on Tuesday.
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies in authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.
The wildfire swept through his community, leaving Matias Ortiz's house burned to the ground.
On Truth Social, President-elect Donald Trump warned Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro not to harm opposition leaders.
Starting Wednesday, two-way traffic will return to a stretch of Ocean Drive and bike lanes will be eliminated.
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction in New York is scheduled for Friday morning.
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies in authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.
The wildfire swept through his community, leaving Matias Ortiz's house burned to the ground.
On Truth Social, President-elect Donald Trump warned Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro not to harm opposition leaders.
Starting Wednesday, two-way traffic will return to a stretch of Ocean Drive and bike lanes will be eliminated.
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction in New York is scheduled for Friday morning.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
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.
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies in authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction in New York is scheduled for Friday morning.
Tania Galloni, managing attorney for the Earthjustice legal organization, has questioned DeSantis' dedication to protecting the environment.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has accepted an invitation from President-elect Donald Trump to meet with him at his Mar-a-Lago estate, multiple sources said.
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
Lauren Pastrana, in for Jim DeFede, gives a brief roundup of new Florida laws and how they may affect you.
Lauren Pastrana, in for Jim DeFede, talks with psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober about the science behind age restrictions for social media.
Lauren Pastrana, in for Jim DeFede, talks about the future of property insurance in South Florida with founder and president of Florida Policy Project.
Jim talks with Rep. Anna Eskamani about how state Democrats may need to pivot to local races to gain any momentum in Florida.
Jim talks to Congressman Chip LaMarca about condo assessments in South Florida.
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
Gov. Ron DeSantis sought the investigation in 2022 ahead of his failed Republican presidential bid.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
It can be found at multiple farmers markets in Miami-Dade and Broward, with signs clearly marking it's not for human consumption.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
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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
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
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