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March 2, 2024

Florida House passes bill to prohibit homeless people from sleeping in public

The Florida House passed a bill on Friday that would prohibit homeless people from sleeping in public and require local governments to fund homeless camps.

March 1, 2024

University of Florida fires all DEI employees in compliance with state law

The University of Florida is terminating all DEI positions and administrative appointments in compliance with state law, according to a memo it sent Friday.

February 29, 2024

Florida Gov Ron DeSantis signs law with big potential impact on Epstein case

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs legislation allowing the release of some grand jury testimony — including sealed evidence introduced against Jeffrey Epstein.

February 23, 2024

DeSantis sending Florida National Guard to Texas border

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed the deployment of Florida National Guard personnel to Texas in order to aid in operations securing the country's southern border.

February 23, 2024

Florida passes bill to ban left lane driving with few exceptions

The Florida legislature passed a bill that aims to increase highway safety by restricting driving in the left-lane except for passing or exit turns.

February 22, 2024

Florida Senate passes bill to ban social media for children under 16

The bill, which would ban social media use for minors under the age of 16 in the Sunshine State, now goes on to the Florida House for a vote where the speaker has made the issue a priority.

February 21, 2024

Trump reveals VP shortlist includes DeSantis, Scott, Ramaswamy, Noem, Donalds, Gabbard

Former President Trump acknowledged at a Fox News town hall in South Carolina that Ron DeSantis, Tim Scott, Vivek Ramaswamy, Kristi Noem, Bryon Donalds and Tulsi Gabbard are on his running mate shortlist.

February 18, 2024

Ron DeSantis accuses Nikki Haley of appealing to 'liberal' t-shirt wearers: 'She's poisoned the well'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis accused GOP presidential hopeful Nikki Haley of souring the Republican Party by catering to moderate members of the party as well as 'very liberal Democrats.'

February 15, 2024

DeSantis' retail theft bill includes up to 30 years' jail time for armed criminals

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to prevent crime waves seen in blue states from hitting Florida by proposing tough new laws against retail theft and porch piracy.

February 11, 2024

FL parents, school board concerned over permission slip for students to attend some Black History Month events

Miami-Dade school board members on Wednesday shared concerns about parents being required to sign a permission slip asking for consent for their child to attend Black History Month events.