Earlier this year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law that discusses how drivers may frame their license plates.

A parasite that causes extreme diarrhea, seen in recent outbreaks across the country, has been documented in over 20 counties in Florida. But experts say there could be more cases than what has been reported.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has approved five new specialty plates in Florida, which will be available for purchase starting in October.

The execution of former Mascotte police officer James Duckett can go forward after the Florida Supreme Court lifted its stay.

The new rules took effect immediately after the bill was signed by Gov. DeSantis last month.

A federal appeals court Tuesday kept in place a district court’s preliminary injunction on Florida’s law banning “woke” instruction at public universities. A 2-1 ruling from the three-judge panel on the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found Florida’s assertion it could control the speech of its employees, including college professors, to be “a breathtaking assertion of power to ban unpopular ideas from public discourse in the very places the state’s own statutes recognize as centers of inquiry.”

Last month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed even more bills — including a new law that implements more tax rules.

While DeSantis has signed off on over 200 new laws this year, he opted instead to veto several other bills.

On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his intention to label roughly 100 groups as “terrorist organizations” under a new state law.

On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed another trio of new state bills. However, he also vetoed three others, issuing letters to explain why he did it.

Well over 200 new pieces of legislation have now been signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis so far this year.

Provisions from a law passed last year are set to finally take effect this week — and they're set to address automatic gratuities in Florida restaurants.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier took to social media on Monday to announce a new target: an upcoming Irish dance competition in Orlando.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his eighth and final budget of his tenure Monday, vetoing more than $800 million from a $114.5 billion spending plan. The budget also includes $30 billion for schools, $4.5 billion for school vouchers, $665 million for Everglades restoration.

While DeSantis has signed off on over 200 new laws this year, he opted instead to veto five other bills.

On Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on eight more bills, bringing the total number of new laws this year to well over 200.

Last month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill impacting data centers across the state, adding it to the list of nearly 200 laws approved so far this year.

On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed another batch of 15 bills, though he also opted to veto three bills.

Undocumented students wouldn’t be admitted to the state’s public universities under a proposal reviewed by the State University System Board of Governors on Thursday.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a new bill into law that may have a major impact on local governments trying to raise property taxes.

Florida domestic violence survivors may face financial penalties for breaking leases to escape abuse, and despite new state protections passed this session, legislation that would have allowed survivors to exit leases penalty-free never received a hearing — though its sponsor vows to try again.

The cult-favorite convenience chain Buc-ee’s is set to open several new locations in the Sunshine State — but one location in particular may be a good fit for the company, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

A new Florida law is set to take effect next month, adding further restrictions on where sexual offenders may live in the state.

A new study has revealed the “best-run” cities in the country — and a couple happen to be right here in the Sunshine State.

A new Florida law was passed this week, and it brings new meaning to what constitutes a “gang member.”

This year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state lawmakers have passed a law designating a new “Trump Highway” in the Sunshine State.

Last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a new initiative that he claims will crack down on Medicaid fraud.

A new bill has finally been sent to the governor after being approved by the Florida Legislature, paving the way for potential E-Bike speed limits.

Over 170 laws have already been approved so far in 2026 — and one of them is expected to bring a new course to high schools in the state.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is now finishing up the process of signing new bills this year, with over 170 already approved so far.

Following a trio of special sessions, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has gotten back to signing even more bills into law.

Two former local elected officials and a nonprofit group filed suit Thursday in Leon County Circuit Court against the property tax cut amendment placed on the November ballot by lawmakers, alleging it is misleading.

The Florida Supreme Court will not step into a lawsuit challenging the state’s newly drawn congressional districts, the court said Wednesday.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed yet another batch of bills, adding to the list of over 130 laws approved so far this year.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet on Tuesday approved $90 million in grants for local law enforcement agencies for items related to enforcement of illegal immigration.

Windermere leaders are urging caution as Florida voters consider a proposal this November that could cut or eliminate property taxes.

On Friday, Attorney General James Uthmeier said that the state is settling a federal case brought on by the NRA.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a massive new elections bill into law this year — and it includes a change for driver’s licenses going forward.

Last year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill dealing with property taxes in the state. But why did he do it?

Last year, over 100 license plate configurations were rejected by the state for obscenity, according to a new list obtained by News 6.

Andrew Richard Lukehart was put to death Tuesday evening at Florida State Prison in Starke for the killing of his girlfriend’s five-month-old daughter in Jacksonville 30 years ago.

The latest property tax special session is underway, and state lawmakers have already begun filing legislation to cut down on taxes statewide.

The Seminole County Property Appraiser estimates that the governor’s property tax proposal would result in a reduction of $409 million in tax revenue for the county.

Well over 100 new pieces of legislation have now been signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis so far this year.

As part of the latest special session, Florida state lawmakers OK'ed a new slate of tax rules that may affect residents across the state.

DeSantis revealed the major components of his new plan, including residency requirements and how the exemptions might be rolled out.

A new Florida bill focusing on taxation could potentially give relief to some mobile home park residents, according to lawmakers.

Lawmakers will stay in Tallahassee a little longer after Gov. Ron DeSantis called a special session to pass a property tax amendment for the November ballot. The session is expected to start on Monday.

Florida’s newly drawn congressional districts will remain intact, a Tallahassee judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Joshua Hawkes of the Leon Circuit Court rejected the push from two voting rights organizations and a group of voters to strike down the map drawn up by an aide for Gov. Ron DeSantis and passed by the GOP-led Legislature.

Until now, Phoenix Ikner has appeared virtually for all previous court proceedings. He faces two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has weighed in on a recent proposal to push car taxes nationwide.

On Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approved another batch of 27 new bills, bringing the total number of laws this year up to over 100.

On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed another nine bills into law, adding to the list of close to 100 new laws approved so far this year.

A new proposal approved by lawmakers adds a couple of new rules for e-bike riders. It now awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature.

On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media to once again broach a pair of issues that he argues can potentially fix issues in the U.S. Congress.

After over a year of crusading for property tax cuts, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said they may finally be coming.

This latest law makes several changes related to school safety, including the Florida Guardian Program.

Rep. Angie Nixon, D-Jacksonville, was arrested Friday evening by Capitol Police after about five hours of staging a sit-in outside Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office, according to News 6 partner WJXT.

On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on another two bills, adding to the list of over 80 laws approved so far this year.

On Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed yet another bill into law — though this one is expected to have a major impact.

This week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed another batch of new bills, adding to the dozens of other state laws that have already been approved this year.

Of the dozens of new Florida laws passed so far this year, one stands out among the rest.

Some out-of-state visitors should keep in mind that not all licenses are valid in the Sunshine State.

This year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state lawmakers have passed a law designating a new “Trump Highway” in the Sunshine State.

The Florida Supreme Court is demanding that DNA tested in the James Duckett murder case must be subjected to a statistical analysis, overturning a lower court’s ruling in the case.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has approved another batch of four new laws this week, one of which has already taken effect.

Republicans have scored another victory in the nationwide redistricting battle.

On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis added nine more laws to the count.

More than one month after ending the regular session without passing a budget, legislative leaders said Thursday they have a deal on top-line spending levels and plans for a May special session to pass the bill that funds the Florida government.

On Wednesday, DeSantis said that "White males" have been the No. 1 "disfavored group" of DEI initiatives after he signed a ban on local governments from implementing such policies.

This week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law that discusses how drivers may frame their license plates.

This week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis received a batch of 20 new bills, which could soon become law.

Chadwick Willacy was put to death by lethal injection Tuesday evening at Florida State Prison in Starke for the 1990 murder of his Palm Bay neighbor who found him burglarizing her home.

The new "History of Communism" class coming to Florida schools later this year will now also discuss Nicolas Maduro, among many other topics, a state memo reveals.

On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed another two bills into law, adding to the growing list of legislation approved so far this year.

This week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called for state lawmakers to return for a special session.

Anyone who’s stopped by a gas station over the past month has likely noticed skyrocketing prices at the pump. But Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he has no plans to suspend the gas tax.

A new report has ranked metros across the nation on rent affordability. But despite being the best in the state, one Florida city still lags behind much of the country.

Of the new laws signed on Tuesday, one designates a Florida highway as the "President Donald J. Trump Highway."

Gov. Ron DeSantis could push back the special session on congressional redistricting, he said Tuesday. DeSantis originally called the session to produce new maps for the U.S. House in an unusual mid-decade redistricting in January and it’s scheduled to start Monday.

With the current school year soon coming to an end, the Florida Department of Education has revealed a new course that will soon launch in schools across the state.

An average gallon of gas in Florida on Monday showed a continued decline, hitting $4.02, the lowest it had been this month.

DeSantis has been a vocal supporter for property tax reform. But this week, he put his foot down on providing relief to seniors alone.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has approved five new specialty plates in Florida, which will be available for purchase starting in October.

Nearly 30 Florida bills have already been signed into law, with around 200 still to go.

News 6 has obtained video and documents that will be used in the trial of accused FSU shooter Phoenix Ikner.

News 6 obtained court records showing the FSU shooting suspect had a conversation with ChatGPT that appeared to show him planning a the fatal attack. Florida's attorney general is using this conversation to help justify a new investigation into OpenAI.

The ACSI has ranked the best convenience stores for customer satisfaction. But it turns out that Buc-ee's wasn't rated the top pick.

With property tax reform stalling in the Legislature, one state lawmaker says he’s now found a new way to push it through.

Florida stepped in last week to help manage the distressed finances of two rural school districts, and that could be just an inkling of what’s to come for school districts across the state, state leaders say, as enrollment continues to decline.

On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on three new laws — including one that grants the state power to designate terrorist organizations.

During a bill signing on Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called on state lawmakers to ban cousins from getting married in Florida.

After a busy legislative session, over 100 laws have already received Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature.

This week, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier took to social media to announce a list of state laws that he claimed are "likely unconstitutional."

WalletHub has released its list of the safest cities in the U.S. — and one Florida locale is just a couple of spots from the bottom.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a massive new elections bill into law — and it includes a change for driver’s licenses going forward.

On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed another batch of six bills into law, with some taking effect right off the bat.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier took to social media to declare a new push: defending Second Amendment rights for “non-dangerous felons.”

The governor signed several new bills, including on that renames a major airport in Florida. News 6 breaks down the full list.

On Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approved seven more bills, adding to the hundreds of new laws passed in recent years.