Tag Archives: Florida state legislature

A proposed bill that would ban smoking in cars with children under 13 inside will be voted on in the upcoming legislative session. Florida drivers would be subject to a non-moving violation beginning Oct. 1, 2015 if the bill passes.

Florida received a four out of five-star rating for its efforts to prevent drunk driving. Florida's current ignition-interlock statutes is the only factor keeping Florida from a five-star rating.

The Florida Forever Program, a land acquisition program, hopes to obtain 119 new properties, many of which located in North Central Florida. The lands are assessed based on several criteria to determine their environmental value.

Students would have to bus an extra 14 miles should Westside Elementary close.

Union County ranked last in a statewide health ranking. Florida Department of Health officials attribute the issues to a lack of funding.

Florida Bill would require a financial literacy course to be added to high school curriculums.

More consumers are accepting of controversial genetically modified food, according to a new study by University of Florida’s IFAS Extension on consumer attitudes towards genetically modified food.

Gainesville has two natural springs within its city limits. One was once the source of the city's water supply. The other was a popular swimming pool and gathering place.

The second wave of fund allocations for the University of Florida to reach top ten preeminence is underway.

With about half of Florida legislators supporting the controversial “stand your ground” law as it is written, the possibility of a repeal in the 2014 session seems slim. WUFT News conducted statewide research to determine which way the legislature might act in the spring.