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Special Session Failure Unlikely To End Gun Debate

July 5, 2016 Government and politics

After their call for a special legislative session failed, Florida Democrats say they will continue to seek "common-sense" regulations on the sales of weapons to people on federal watch lists.

Florida’s Budget, New Laws Begin July 1

June 30, 2016 Statewide

Starting Friday, clergy who don't want to marry same-sex couples will have state backing for their beliefs, high school students will have more choice over where they play sports or study, and local governments won't be able to regulate the use of Styrofoam containers. Those are among the 159 new laws that will go into effect in Florida on July 1. The laws range from the latest record-setting state budget to a public records exemption for taped, mixed-martial arts bouts.

Dems Force Legislative Poll On Post-Pulse Special Session

June 28, 2016 Government and politics

Florida Democrats had little trouble rounding up enough members to call for a vote on whether to hold a special session dealing with gun control as a reaction to last month’s mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. However, it may be nearly impossible over the next week to …

Impact of Abortion Ruling on Florida Law Unclear

June 28, 2016 Government and politics

Florida abortion providers are breathing sighs of relief following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Monday striking down a Texas law that would have greatly limited access to legal abortion in that state.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Shoots Down 2016 Bear Hunt

June 23, 2016 Animals

Florida's growing bear population will be out of the hunting crosshairs for this year.

Justices Weigh Challenge To Open-Carry Ban

June 8, 2016 Law and public safety

Florida Carry challenges 30-year-old concealed-weapons law in Florida Supreme Court on behalf of Fort. Pierce man.

Political Fight in Florida Over Zika Reaching Fever Pitch

June 3, 2016 Government and politics

As the number of reported cases in the Sunshine State rises, politicians are growing more concerned.

Opponents Launch Salvo Against Marijuana Amendment

May 16, 2016 Government and politics

Opponents of a ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana gave a glimpse of their strategy Monday by releasing a video alleging the measure would lead to a plethora of "pot shops" similar to the marijuana industry in California. The video, posted online by the"Vote No on 2 Campaign" also compared the proposal to a medical-marijuana initiative that Florida voters narrowly rejected in 2014.