As is customary, the Supreme Court did not explain its reasons for declining to take up the case.
Read More »Scott Signs ‘Legacy Florida’ For Everglades, Springs
The 'Legacy Florida' bill Gov. Scott signed into law Thursday opens up a pool of money that will go towards restoration and protection of Lake Apopka, natural springs and the Everglades.
Read More »Florida Lawmakers To Tout Renewable Energy Amendment
Part of the education process will be to ensure voters know the proposal on the August primary ballot isn't tied to the state's more controversial solar-energy amendment.
Read More »Gainesville’s San Felasco Nurseries Will Also Be Licensed To Dispense Medical Marijuana
The nursery has 75 days to request cultivation authorization.
Read More »Scott Approves Medical Marijuana For Terminally Ill
The expansion of the Right To Try Act will allow dying Florida patients access to non-FDA approved medical marijuana starting July 1.
Read More »Court Prepares To Delve Into Rep. Brown’s Districting Battle
Brown is seeking an injunction that would block the state from using the new Congressional District 5.
Read More »Florida Lawmakers Sign Off On Abortion Bill
The bill, which increases clinic regulations and bans public funding for organizations associated with clinics, will now to Gov. Scott's desk for final approval.
Read More »Scott Signs Death Penalty Fix Into Law
On Monday, Gov. Rick Scott signed into law a measure designed to fix the state's death-penalty after it was found unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court in January. The Court found the old system of giving judges, not juries, the power to impose death sentences was an unconstitutional violation of defendants' right to trial by jury.
Read More »‘The Vagina Monologues’ Will Show In Ocala
After public complaints, Ocala City Council decided not to cancel 'The Vagina Monologues' and another burlesque show.
Read More »Florida Hunters’ Personal Info Remains Public, Senators Rule
The Rules Committee voted 5-4 to reject a measure (SB 1364) that would have created a public-records exemption for personal information — such as names, dates of birth, addresses and telephone numbers — of people getting hunting licenses from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
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