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The controversial legislation increases criminal penalties for rioters after the protests sparked by George Floyd's death last summer.
Read More »DeSantis Signs HB 1 Protest Bill As Controversy Continues
Bill To Ban Child Sex Dolls Advances In Florida Legislature
Sen. Lauren Book, D-Plantation, sponsored SB 160 amid an international conversation surrounding child sex dolls and their link to increased sexual preying on children.
Read More »Meet A GPD K-9 In Support Of A New Bill
A Florida bill filed by Sen. Aaron Bean, R-Fernandina Beach, also called the Fang Memorial Bill, would increase the penalty for intentionally hurting or killing police, fire or search-and-rescue dogs and horses.
Read More »Bills Would Prohibit Florida Abortions After Fetal Heartbeat
A pair of controversial bills introduced in the Florida Legislature aim to ban women from attaining an abortion when a fetus’ heartbeat is detected. The “heartbeat bill,” as it is commonly known, seeks to ban abortions at the time when a fetus' heartbeat can be detected with a vaginal ultrasound. That can be as early as 5 1/2 to 6 weeks after gestation.
Read More »Belleview City Commission Restricts Internet Cafe Operations
Mayor Christine Dobkowski and members of the Belleview City Commission voted 5-0 to approve a new city ordinance that will regulate how internet cafes are allowed to operate within city limits.
Read More »WUFT’s Biggest Stories of 2017
Hurricane Irma, Richard Spencer, rescued dogs and more.
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 »Fla. Senate Backs Bill to Ban Selling E-Cigarettes to Minors
Electronic cigarettes could be regulated by a Florida Senate Bill to prevent minors from buying them.
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