DeSantis signs bill to expand armed guardian program to colleges and universities
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday to expand the armed “school guardian” program to Florida’s colleges and universities.
Florida court to consider whether new U.S. House map violates partisan gerrymandering ban
New U.S. House districts in Florida are facing their first test in court. A state judge is set to hear arguments Friday on a request to block the new districts…
Florida attorney general issues subpoena to the NFL over the Rooney Rule
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he has issued an investigative subpoena to the NFL regarding the Rooney Rule.
14 arrested in $7.6M retail theft ring run out of Florida family’s home, AG says
More than a dozen people including several family members are facing charges in a massive multi-million retail theft ring that was fund out of the Florida…
Florida bill signed to drop permitting from small building projects
The measure (HB 803) also limits local government officials from inspecting the work, allows certain out-of-state licensed building officials to work for one…
DeSantis signs bills to protect pets and create standards for dog breeding
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a pair of bills aimed at shielding pets and animals from acts of cruelty.
10 rescued after a small plane crashes off the Florida coast, officials say
Authorities in the Bahamas say that an aircraft crashed 80 miles off the coast of Florida on Tuesday, and that all 10 people aboard have been rescues. The…
Florida lawmakers open special session to resolve budget stalemate
Lawmakers convened a special session Tuesday to resolve a $1.4 billion difference between the preferred spending plans of the House and Senate.
Elevating your home could protect from floodwaters. But how does it work?
As part of our series of stories on how to flood proof your home, one of the ways that’s a hot topic is elevating your home. Elevating an existing home…