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Florida Senate set to vote on repeal of 'Free Kill' law, with amendment proposing damages cap
The Florida Senate prepares to review a bill that could repeal the 'Free Kill' law, allowing more families to seek damages for medical negligence deaths.
Dangerous dogs bill passes Florida Senate, heads to governor’s desk
A bill to increase oversight of dangerous dogs has passed both chambers of the Legislature and now awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ...
Clash between Florida House, Senate stalls state budget, session going into overtime
The impasse between the House and Senate means lawmakers will go into overtime on the 60-day legislative session to pass a ...
State budget talks stall, with Florida House and Senate at odds over tax-cut proposals
The Florida House and Senate remain at odds over proposals to cut billions in revenue by slashing the sales-tax rate ...
Florida Senate to take up bill that prevents development of golf courses, pickleball courts in state parks
Republican Sen. Gayle Harrell filed the bill after a controversy last year about the state Department of Environmental ...
Steve Schale: Can a third-party shake up Florida’s 2026 governor’s race?
2026 will be another wild ride in Florida politics, with an open governor’s race and, potentially, a serious third-party ...
When the F-word is 'fluoride.' Florida may be next to ban the mineral from water supplies.
Florida is poised to become the second state to ban the long-standing practice of adding fluoride to public water systems.
Florida Senate holds moment of silence for FSU shooting victims
With a brief, heartfelt comment from Republican Sen. Corey Simon, the state Senate on Wednesday held a moment of silence for ...