Lauren Brensel

Graduation season has returned, and many college seniors are preparing to walk the stage with more than just academic success to celebrate. These are some of the inspiring stories from students across the state.

During an appearance at a boat show in Miami Beach, the governor said he was announcing a “boater freedom initiative” that would change Florida’s existing laws permitting inspections and searches of boats under the justification of safety checks.

While President Trump granted clemency last week to more than 1,500 people involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, at least two Florida men who were among those defendants have yet to celebrate.

Malinowski made international headlines with appearances this week on CNN and a televised conversation with Jim Cantore of the Weather Channel.

A question on the general election ballot will ask voters whether they want to reverse the six-week abortion ban that took effect in May, permitting abortions until fetal viability — typically 24 weeks into a pregnancy.