Florida Legislature

Independent reporter Jason Garcia is tracking the impact Gov. Ron Desantis' return from the presidential campaign trail is having on the Florida Legislature.

A judge heard arguments in a challenge to Florida officials’ efforts to disband the pro-Palestine student group SJP at two universities.

The Florida Senate budget (SB 2500) totaled $115.9 billion, while the House proposal (PCB APC 24-01) came in just under $115.55 billion.

Ron DeSantis raised legal concerns about the “breadth” of a bill that would prevent children under age 16 from having social media accounts.

The state Revenue Estimating Conference considered the cost of HB 1299, a proposal regarding affordable living spaces, on Friday.

$4.8 million awarded in grants to non-profits 30 non-profits that are focusing on underserved zip codes in south St. Petersburg received grants. WMNF’s Chris Young reports that funds focus on prioritizing mental health for black...

Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo backs a proposal that seeks to limit children on social media.

Ron DeSantis predicted a proposed constitutional amendment legalizing recreational marijuana will get on Florida's November ballot.

The Florida House will take up a controversial proposal to loosen restrictions on how many hours that 16- and 17-year-olds can work.

Lawmakers could boost spending on the state prison system, but not increase funding for tourism marketing and economic development.

The House voted 106-13 to approve HB 1, amid arguments from parts of the tech industry that the bill would be unconstitutional.

The Florida Supreme Court’s indicated that the case is unlikely to be resolved in time for the 2024 congressional elections.