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🏠 Where Americans can find the largest or coziest apartments
Read full article: 🏠 Where Americans can find the largest or coziest apartmentsJust in time for the start of the moving season, bigger apartments are making a comeback, as hybrid and remote work along with suburban living turned “more space” into a coveted amenity.
34 Walmart ‘Stores of the Future’ to open in Florida. Here’s a full list
Read full article: 34 Walmart ‘Stores of the Future’ to open in Florida. Here’s a full listNew Walmart “Stores of the Future” are in the works nationwide — including several in the Sunshine State, according to the company.
Key Florida budget details unresolved
Read full article: Key Florida budget details unresolvedLegislative leaders have not reached agreement on key initial budget details, as lawmakers prepare to return to the Capitol to hammer out a spending plan for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, which will begin July 1.
Judge weighs arguments on Florida’s social media maw
Read full article: Judge weighs arguments on Florida’s social media mawAttorneys for the state acknowledged Tuesday that a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on social-media platforms posed “First Amendment problems” but urged a federal judge to reject a legal challenge that wound its way to the U.S. Supreme Court before being sent back to district court.
Florida lawmakers vote to bar students from using cell phones during the school day
Read full article: Florida lawmakers vote to bar students from using cell phones during the school dayFlorida lawmakers have approved barring students in elementary and middle schools from using cell phones during the school day — and testing the idea in high schools.
Florida GOP lawmakers create new hurdles for citizens’ initiative process
Read full article: Florida GOP lawmakers create new hurdles for citizens’ initiative processFlorida lawmakers have given final approval to creating new hurdles for getting citizen-driven initiatives on the ballot before voters.
Florida lawmakers to take next week off before returning to budget battle
Read full article: Florida lawmakers to take next week off before returning to budget battleThe 60-day legislative session was scheduled to end Friday, but lawmakers have blown past a budget deadline to make that happen. House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, and Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, also advised their members Thursday that lawmakers won’t be in Tallahassee next week.
Florida bill to allow adult children to sue for wrongful death of parents on hold with 1 day left in session
Read full article: Florida bill to allow adult children to sue for wrongful death of parents on hold with 1 day left in sessionConcerns about medical malpractice insurance premiums going up have stalled a bill that would finally allow adult children to sue for medical malpractice in the deaths of their parents, with one day left in the Florida Legislative Session.
Dog bars violate Florida health rules, appeals court says
Read full article: Dog bars violate Florida health rules, appeals court saysAn appeals court Wednesday backed the Florida Department of Health in a dispute that started after health officials moved to block dogs from being in bars in Tampa and Orlando.
Florida lawmakers OK dangerous dogs bill while animal cruelty bill awaits final vote
Read full article: Florida lawmakers OK dangerous dogs bill while animal cruelty bill awaits final voteA bill aimed to better identify and regulate dangerous dogs in Florida is now heading for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk, while a bill to crack down on animal cruelty waits for final passage.
Condo reform bill passes Florida Legislature. Why lawmakers think this will ease cost burdens
Read full article: Condo reform bill passes Florida Legislature. Why lawmakers think this will ease cost burdensThe final proposal blends key elements from both the Senate and House bills, aiming to balance safety requirements with financial flexibility for condo associations. The law will allow associations to invest their reserve funds, without a vote of unit owners, and also makes online voting possible for associations.
Approved by Florida lawmakers, anaphylaxis and EpiPen bill heads to DeSantis’ desk
Read full article: Approved by Florida lawmakers, anaphylaxis and EpiPen bill heads to DeSantis’ deskA bill in Tallahassee which would require EpiPen and anaphylaxis training for some schools is one step closer to becoming law.
Florida seeks to enforce a law making it a crime for people in the US illegally to enter the state
Read full article: Florida seeks to enforce a law making it a crime for people in the US illegally to enter the stateFlorida officials are appealing an injunction that freezes a new state law making it a misdemeanor for people who came to the country illegally to enter Florida if they elude immigration authorities.
Changes to Florida school start time law head to governor. Here’s what lawmakers decided
Read full article: Changes to Florida school start time law head to governor. Here’s what lawmakers decidedThe Florida Legislature passed a bill that will allow school districts to get around 2023 requirements for later start times for public and charter middle and high schools this week, sending the bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature.
Florida is poised to become 2nd state to ban fluoride from public water systems
Read full article: Florida is poised to become 2nd state to ban fluoride from public water systemsFlorida is poised to become the second state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over the concerns of dentists and public health advocates who say the mineral is a safe, effective way to protect people of all ages from developing cavities.
Water fluoride ban heads to DeSantis as part of Florida agriculture bill
Read full article: Water fluoride ban heads to DeSantis as part of Florida agriculture billThe Florida House on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill that would prevent local governments from adding fluoride to water supplies and take aim at labeling of plant-based products as milk, meat and eggs.
EpiPen training bill for schools passes Florida Senate, awaits House approval
Read full article: EpiPen training bill for schools passes Florida Senate, awaits House approvalA bill championed by an Orange County mother that would require EpiPen and anaphylaxis training in some school programs is a step closer to getting to Gov. DeSantis’ desk.
Florida social media safeguards bill stalls, but lawmakers vow to revisit in 2026
Read full article: Florida social media safeguards bill stalls, but lawmakers vow to revisit in 2026Despite support from many parents and state leaders, a parental control bill failed to make it through the House this week.
‘Education, not indoctrination:’ Gov. DeSantis weighs in on ‘preferred name’ controversy with Brevard teacher
Read full article: ‘Education, not indoctrination:’ Gov. DeSantis weighs in on ‘preferred name’ controversy with Brevard teacherAfter a Brevard County teacher was found to have violated state law by calling a student by a “preferred name,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke with News 6 to give his two cents on the matter.
Florida Senate rejects bill with measure to bypass voter-approved rural boundary rules
Read full article: Florida Senate rejects bill with measure to bypass voter-approved rural boundary rulesA bill containing language that would have allowed property developers to get around county rural boundary requirements failed in the Florida Senate on Thursday. The Senate rejected SB 1080 on a vote of 18 to 19. Nine Republicans joined the 10 Senate Democrats in defeating the bill.
Following FSU shooting, students call on lawmakers to block effort to lower gun-buying law
Read full article: Following FSU shooting, students call on lawmakers to block effort to lower gun-buying lawStudent survivors of last week’s deadly shooting at Florida State University are urging legislators to block an effort to reverse a law passed in the wake of the 2018 Parkland shooting that raised the state’s gun-buying age from 18 to 21.
Florida homeowners could use ‘reasonable force’ against spying drones under new bill
Read full article: Florida homeowners could use ‘reasonable force’ against spying drones under new billHomeowners in Florida would be allowed to use “reasonable force” against surveillance drones under a new bill pushed by lawmakers.
Florida Senate unlikely to pass gun law repeal
Read full article: Florida Senate unlikely to pass gun law repealDays after a mass shooting at nearby Florida State University, the state Senate appears poised to scuttle a controversial proposal that would allow people under age 21 to buy rifles and other long guns.
Winter Park mom goes to Tallahassee to support anaphylaxis bill
Read full article: Winter Park mom goes to Tallahassee to support anaphylaxis billA proposed bill in Tallahassee that would require EpiPen and anaphylaxis training for some schools is being heard in its final Senate committee Monday afternoon.
Florida State classes resume after fatal shooting, but in-person attendance isn’t mandatory
Read full article: Florida State classes resume after fatal shooting, but in-person attendance isn’t mandatoryClasses will resume at Florida State University on Monday, four days after a deadly shooting on campus left two people dead and six others injured.
Classes to resume Monday at Florida State University after deadly shooting on campus
Read full article: Classes to resume Monday at Florida State University after deadly shooting on campusIn a message sent on Saturday, FSU President Richard McCullough acknowledged that the community is mourning after a tragic event that occurred on April 17.
Accused FSU gunman was ‘kidnapped’ as a child, court records show
Read full article: Accused FSU gunman was ‘kidnapped’ as a child, court records showWe are learning more about the 20-year-old Florida State University student accused of committing a mass shooting Thursday from court records from his parents' years-long custody battle.
FSU shooting victims include a school employee whose dad was a Cuban exile turned CIA operative
Read full article: FSU shooting victims include a school employee whose dad was a Cuban exile turned CIA operativeTwo people were killed and six others were injured when a gunman opened fire at Florida State University.
Survivor, former state senator walks 1,500 miles to raise awareness for sexual assault
Read full article: Survivor, former state senator walks 1,500 miles to raise awareness for sexual assaultLauren Book, a former state senator from South Florida, is one of the 42 million survivors of child sexual abuse living in the U.S. She started the non-profit Lauren’s Kids to educate adults and children about sexual abuse prevention.
FSU president sends message following deadly shooting. Here’s what he said
Read full article: FSU president sends message following deadly shooting. Here’s what he saidFollowing a fatal shooting at Florida State University’s campus in Tallahassee on Thursday, the university’s president released a statement regarding what happened.
Hope Florida foundation OKs changes amid scrutiny
Read full article: Hope Florida foundation OKs changes amid scrutinySeeking to “restore confidence” in its mission, directors of an embattled foundation affiliated with First Lady Casey DeSantis’ signature Hope Florida welfare-assistance program on Thursday agreed to strengthen the nonprofit’s structure amid widening scrutiny by the Florida House.
Deadly FSU shooting joins list of other campus incidents. Here’s a rundown
Read full article: Deadly FSU shooting joins list of other campus incidents. Here’s a rundownFollowing a fatal shooting at Florida State University on Thursday, News 6 takes a look back at the history of campus shootings in recent decades.
Who is Phoenix Ikner? What we know about the Florida State University shooting suspect
Read full article: Who is Phoenix Ikner? What we know about the Florida State University shooting suspectOn Thursday, a shooting at Florida State University left at least two people dead and five others hospitalized, according to investigators. Here is what we know so far about the suspect, Phoenix Ikner.
Florida State cancels all on-campus sports events through the weekend after on-campus shooting
Read full article: Florida State cancels all on-campus sports events through the weekend after on-campus shootingFlorida State has canceled all home athletic events through the weekend after an on-campus shooting Thursday left two dead and at least six others injured.
‘We are all Seminoles:’ Federal, state officials react to FSU shooting
Read full article: ‘We are all Seminoles:’ Federal, state officials react to FSU shootingPoliticians from President Trump to the Florida House Speaker spoke out in public and on social media Thursday as law enforcement responded to an active shooter incident at Florida State University.
‘It was survival:’ Florida State University students react to shooting on campus
Read full article: ‘It was survival:’ Florida State University students react to shooting on campusAfter receiving warnings of an active shooter, students and faculty across the campus were locked down in classrooms and sheltered in offices and dorm rooms.
The Latest: What we know about the active shooter incident at FSU
Read full article: The Latest: What we know about the active shooter incident at FSUPolice say a man believed to be a Florida State University student opened fire on campus, killing two people and wounding at least six others before he was shot and wounded by responding officers.
Florida State gunman used deputy mom's former service weapon to kill 2 and wound 6, authorities say
Read full article: Florida State gunman used deputy mom's former service weapon to kill 2 and wound 6, authorities sayInvestigators say the 20-year-old son of a sheriff’s deputy opened fire at Florida State University with his mother’s former service weapon, killing two men and wounding at least six others.
Florida State University gunman used deputy mom’s former service weapon to kill 2, wound others, police say
Read full article: Florida State University gunman used deputy mom’s former service weapon to kill 2, wound others, police sayThe 20-year-old son of a sheriff’s deputy opened fire at Florida State University with his mother’s former service weapon, killing two people and wounding at least six others.
‘Harmful content:’ Florida Attorney General goes after Roblox over child predators
Read full article: ‘Harmful content:’ Florida Attorney General goes after Roblox over child predatorsFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a subpoena on Wednesday, demanding information from Roblox about how it markets to children.
Florida Senate passes fluoride ban in water supplies
Read full article: Florida Senate passes fluoride ban in water suppliesAs cities and counties across the state debate the issue, the Florida Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would prevent local governments from adding fluoride to water supplies.
Florida lawmakers OK bill requiring fentanyl testing in hospitals. How measure fights overdoses
Read full article: Florida lawmakers OK bill requiring fentanyl testing in hospitals. How measure fights overdosesA bill to require hospitals to test some patients for the presence of fentanyl in their systems passed the Florida Legislature and is now headed to the governor.
Major Florida bill pushes for big tax changes statewide. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Major Florida bill pushes for big tax changes statewide. Here’s what to knowThe bill includes a variety of different kinds of tax breaks, including sales taxes, property taxes, and even a credit for car registrations.
Florida’s controversial land development proposal resurfaces in House bill
Read full article: Florida’s controversial land development proposal resurfaces in House billSenate Bill 1118 and its companion bill in the House both received backlash, but now, a new version of House Bill 579 appears to include some of the same concepts.
REPORT: Here are 9 Florida cities where you can live off Social Security alone
Read full article: REPORT: Here are 9 Florida cities where you can live off Social Security aloneWith so many people moving to Florida over the past few years, it’s little surprise that housing costs have become a big concern for many.
Gov. Ron DeSantis enshrines ‘Gulf of America’ in Florida law. Here’s what that means
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis enshrines ‘Gulf of America’ in Florida law. Here’s what that meansFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis finally added “Gulf of America” to the state’s lexicon on Monday after signing two new bills into law.
Judge backs more Florida manatee protections
Read full article: Judge backs more Florida manatee protectionsPointing to ongoing threats to manatees, a U.S. district judge Friday said the state has violated the federal Endangered Species Act in its regulation of wastewater discharges into the Indian River Lagoon.
Own a tree? This Florida bill could hold you responsible if it falls — here’s how it works
Read full article: Own a tree? This Florida bill could hold you responsible if it falls — here’s how it worksWith the Florida Legislature finally in the swing of things, one proposed bill could have a big impact on households with a tree in their yard.
Florida lawmakers want to get rid of sales tax for these 2 ‘essential items’
Read full article: Florida lawmakers want to get rid of sales tax for these 2 ‘essential items’This week, Florida state lawmakers are set to discuss a proposed bill that would get rid of sales taxes for some items that Florida residents use every day.
Florida universities to deputize campus police for immigration enforcement
Read full article: Florida universities to deputize campus police for immigration enforcementThe police departments of at least three public universities in Florida are seeking agreements with the federal government to carry out immigration enforcement on campus.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs first 4 bills of the season. Here’s what they do
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs first 4 bills of the season. Here’s what they doAs part of this year’s regular Legislative session, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has finally signed four new bills into law.
Florida House advances budget bill reducing bonuses for AP course enrollment
Read full article: Florida House advances budget bill reducing bonuses for AP course enrollmentA state budget bill approved by the Florida House on Wednesday could lead to a significant reduction in how much funding school districts receive for students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, prompting criticism from Democrats who argue the change could diminish college readiness in public schools.
Is Florida spending taxpayer dollars efficiently? Here’s what the data tells us
Read full article: Is Florida spending taxpayer dollars efficiently? Here’s what the data tells usThe study ranked all 50 states to figure out which ones are spending taxpayer funds most effectively — and which may need to get a better handle on their finances.
Florida ‘Save The Bees’ license plate nears deadline, still needs vouchers
Read full article: Florida ‘Save The Bees’ license plate nears deadline, still needs vouchersTime is running out to "Save The Bees" as a specialty, honey-colored license plate bearing the flowery message nears a June deadline with only about a third of the pre-sale vouchers it needs to become reality.
Transgender student's arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a first
Read full article: Transgender student's arrest for violating Florida bathroom law is thought to be a firstA transgender college student declared “I am here to break the law” before entering a women’s restroom at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee and being handcuffed by police.
‘Here to break the law:’ Trans protester arrested at Florida Capitol after entering bathroom
Read full article: ‘Here to break the law:’ Trans protester arrested at Florida Capitol after entering bathroomA self-identified transgender protester from Illinois was arrested after entering the wrong restroom last month, according to the Florida Capitol Police.
Tax exemptions for landlords? Here’s how this Florida proposal would work
Read full article: Tax exemptions for landlords? Here’s how this Florida proposal would workFlorida lawmakers are pushing for a new proposal that would provide landlords with property tax exemptions for their rental properties.
Florida bill seeks to address chronic absenteeism in schools
Read full article: Florida bill seeks to address chronic absenteeism in schoolsA new bill introduced in the Florida Legislature aims to tackle the growing issue of chronic absenteeism, which has become a major concern for schools across the state.
State senator pushes for Florida school start times to stay put. Here’s where things stand
Read full article: State senator pushes for Florida school start times to stay put. Here’s where things standNew school start times mandated by the state set to go into effect in 2026 hit the chopping block Thursday in Tallahassee.
Florida justices weigh execution of ‘morbidly obese’ inmate
Read full article: Florida justices weigh execution of ‘morbidly obese’ inmatePointing to his obesity and other medical conditions, lawyers for Death Row inmate Michael Tanzi are trying to halt his scheduled April 8 execution by arguing that using the state’s lethal-injection procedure would violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
Cursive writing could make comeback in Florida schools thanks to new proposal
Read full article: Cursive writing could make comeback in Florida schools thanks to new proposalWhile some believe that cursive writing is essential for young scholars, others argue that it is an outdated skill that should be left in the past.
‘Pressing issues:’ DeSantis lashes out over Florida budget vote, vies for property tax cuts
Read full article: ‘Pressing issues:’ DeSantis lashes out over Florida budget vote, vies for property tax cutsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media on Thursday to go after state lawmakers after they overrode some of his vetoes from last year’s budget.
Florida wildlife officials close ‘Unusual Mortality Event’ as manatee starvation deaths decrease
Read full article: Florida wildlife officials close ‘Unusual Mortality Event’ as manatee starvation deaths decreaseManatees in Florida are slowly doing better after an effort to preserve their mortality and habitat, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Minimum wage exemptions take another step closer to becoming Florida law
Read full article: Minimum wage exemptions take another step closer to becoming Florida lawA Florida bill aimed at carving out exceptions to the state’s minimum wage law made further headway through the Florida Legislature this week.
Proposed amendment could create Florida version of DOGE. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Proposed amendment could create Florida version of DOGE. Here’s what to knowThe proposal would get rid of the Lieutenant Governor position and the Government Efficiency Task Force, instead replacing them with a COGE.
Melbourne firefighters’ widows continue fighting for denied benefits
Read full article: Melbourne firefighters’ widows continue fighting for denied benefitsThe widows of two Melbourne firefighters who died from cancer contracted in the line of duty are still being denied benefits they are supposed to receive under Florida law.