Florida Legislature

The state has appealed a circuit judge’s ruling that its congressional redistricting violated the Florida Constitution; another battle is in federal court.

Plaintiffs contend Escambia County violated First Amendment and equal-protection rights in removing 10 books from school library shelves.

The Biden administration asked a federal judge to toss out a lawsuit filed by Florida that challenges the constitutionality of accreditation.

New College's Richard Corcoran was challenged by members of the Tampa Tiger Bay Club on Friday; there were some heated exchanges.

An appeals court said it will take up a fight about a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through.

Republican Representative Daniel Perez of Miami was designated as the next Florida House speaker for the 2024-2026 legislative term.

Florida Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book filed a bill aimed at preventing women from being charged with crimes after obtaining abortions.

SB 32 calls for the Department of Environmental Protection to work with local governments on identifying vulnerable coastal areas for mangrove restoration and planting efforts.

Nearly 123,000 new students have received private-school vouchers after state lawmakers passed a major expansion of voucher programs.

A non-profit group calls for information from the Florida Department of Education about how many additional private schools are accepting vouchers after a massive expansion of voucher programs took effect in July.

Florida is urging a federal appeals court to clear the way for a new law preventing transgender minors from receiving some medical care.

A federal judge refused to block a new Florida law making it more difficult for transgender adults to access hormone therapy and surgeries.