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Florida Legislature approves Lucy's Law boating bill, but it was a watered-down version
Florida Legislature passed Lucy's Law. Will DeSantis sign it? "This is the first significant change in boating laws in years.
Florida legislative roundup: Here are real estate bills that passed and failed
The Florida Legislature passed bills related to condo safety laws and the state’s workforce housing law, known as the Live ...
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Florida lawmakers push bipartisan bill to keep Venezuelan immigrants from being deported
Weston, Darren Soto, D-Orlando and María Elvira Salazar, Miami, said Thursday they introduced the Venezuela TPS Act of 2025 ...
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SLOW DOWN! New Florida bill targets excessive speeders with jail time, fines
A new Florida bill could bring jail time and hefty fines for drivers caught going 50 mph over the speed limit or driving 100+ mph. Lee County deputies say the bill could improve road safety.
Medical malpractice bill passes Florida Senate, possibly opening door for people to pursue cases involving deaths of family members
Under the 1990 law, people cannot seek what are known as "non-economic" damages in medical-malpractice cases involving the ...
A 'strange' session: As Florida budget stalemate dooms bills, here's what appears dead
Florida lawmakers ended the scheduled last day of the regular session May 2 without a budget – and with major bills crashing.
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Florida bill requires insurance, microchips for dogs deemed dangerous by the government
Florida lawmakers passed a bill requiring owners of dangerous dogs to get $100,000 liability insurance and microchip their ...
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Gov. DeSantis signs bill for tougher citizen amendment process in Florida
The Florida Legislature passed and Gov. DeSantis signed a bill increasing hurdles for citizen-led constitutional amendments. Supporters say it combats fraud, while critics argue it suppresses ...
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No recreation without representation: the fight for Florida's state parks
In response to a contentious and quickly-rescinded state move to add golf courses, luxury lodges and disc golf courses to ...