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Tampa shooting Tampa Police say their Detectives are investigating a homicide that took place in the 2900 block of North Central Avenue, where an adult Black woman was shot and killed. Police say it was...

The Florida Senate approved a controversial measure that would shield the travel records of the governor and other state leaders.

Florida abortion ban Florida’s new ban on abortions at six weeks has not gone into effect yet, but there’s already a lot of concern from women’s rights groups. LGBTQ rights Two bills targeting the LGBTQ...

Florida travel advisory Last week, Equality Florida issued a travel advisory to people coming to Florida. It warns of the risks posed to the health, safety, and freedom of traveling or relocating to the state....

Florida execution Louis Bernard Gaskin became the 101st person executed in the state of Florida last night after being sentenced to death for the murder of a north Florida couple in 1989. “Floridians for Alternatives...

Floridians Against the Death Penalty held vigils across the state during Wednesday's execution to voice their opposition to capital punishment.

Covid-related Federal Medicaid benefits are expiring and [people must reapply for healthcare coverage

Union restriction bill heads to House With the Senate already giving approval, a controversial proposal that would place new restrictions on public-employee unions is ready to go to the full House. The House State Affairs...

Former Florida Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-Pinellas Park, has launched a non-profit institute looking for “better outcomes for Floridians.”

Permitless carry in Florida The Florida Senate will deliver a final vote today on permitless carry, a controversial bill allowing Floridians to possess a concealed weapon in public without a license – or training. The...

A Florida Senate committee considered a bill on Wednesday that would prevent referendums on amendments to local land-development regulations.

Abortion ban A panel of Florida senators listened to hours of testimony on a bill that would ban abortion after six weeks of pregnancy yesterday. The bill comes after the Republican-controlled Legislature last year passed...