The “Sunshine Protection Act," if approved by Congress, will put the state of Florida on year-round daylight saving time, but Florida farmers say for it to work, it has to be adopted by everyone, countrywide.
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Family members of prisoners and representatives of community organizations advocating for prisoners’ rights assembled in front of the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) public visitors entrance Thursday morning to protest recent cancellations of weekend visitations at several state institutions.
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Under SB 7026, teachers and coaches who aren’t exclusively in the classroom may undergo training to receive a school guardian certificate that would allow them to carry a concealed firearm on school campus.
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If signed, how would this legislative initiative affect Gainesville families and businesses, as well as the soda industry?
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Senate bill 204 aims to allocate $50 million to lake restoration in Keystone Heights.
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Florida Senate Bill 90, if passed and signed into law, would not only make texting and driving a primary offense, but also require law enforcement to tell drivers they are not required to show their phone to police if they are suspected of using the device while driving.
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The bill passed through a subcommittee on an 8-2 vote on Tuesday.
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House Bill 15 could deregulate training programs for several occupations including cosmetologists.
Read More »A post-secondary education bill that could reshape the Florida College system is moving through the state senate.
Read More »State Sen. Keith Perry wants to keep government agencies from being able to sue people who file a public record request to get one of its documents.
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