Florida government

The northern mockingbird has done it again. Known for its ability to vocally mimic at least a dozen other species, the gray-and-white bird held off challenges for a fourth consecutive year in the Capitol to unseat it from its perch as Florida's state bird.

City leaders in Fort Myers abruptly reversed course Friday after threats from Florida's governor and attorney general and voted to allow police officers in this southwest Florida city to enforce federal immigration laws.

As hurricanes ravaged Florida in 2024, home insurance costs have surged, putting a strain on the state’s residents.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a measure that will ease decades-old regulations on the hours that 16- and 17-year-old Floridians can work.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a controversial bill designed to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public places.

The Florida Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill that would provide tuition and fee waivers for students who have dropped out of high school.

Florida SB 1530 would ban people from sleeping in public spaces. If approved, local governments would be required to create safe areas where people could legally stay.

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