A new Florida bill just passed its final committee this week, and it aims to bring a new meaning to what constitutes a “gang member.”

A new bill that unanimously passed the Florida House this week seeks to establish a new crime: indecent exposure of sexual organs to minors.

The midterm elections are only a few months away, and Gov. Ron DeSantis is already predicting a major shift in one Florida county.

A new Florida bill would give residents the power to eliminate their HOAs. And that legislation just passed its final committee.

Florida House lawmakers are now pushing for a couple of tax holidays later this year.

New sales tax exemptions, tax holidays, property tax changes, and more are all on the table in this massive Florida bill.

A proposed bill in the Florida Legislature would create a new statewide Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism Unit within the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, giving the agency expanded authority to identify and respond to perceived threats across the state.

Any of these bills could soon be the first new Florida law of 2026.

A new bill heading through the state Legislature will allow drivers to use license plate frames after major confusion erupted over another law last year.

A new bill that has passed the Florida Legislature could give the state the power to rename major airports across the state.

A first-of-its-kind report suggests that Central Florida may be paving the way when it comes to poor roads.

The Florida Department of Health issued emergency rules Wednesday that will block thousands of Floridians from accessing their HIV medication.

Lawmakers just approved a bill to set up new election rules — including a change to Florida driver's licenses.

Two new bills were approved by House lawmakers this week, aiming to etch the name of slain activist Charlie Kirk in Florida permanently.

A new property insurance bill has been approved in the Florida House, putting it on track to possibly take effect this summer.

A bill in the Florida Legislature right now seeks to establish a new crime: indecent exposure of sexual organs to minors.

The amendment follows concerns expressed to News 6 that the original version of the bill could end charitable bail programs and raise taxpayer costs.

A Central Florida lawmaker is pushing to put 8-year-olds in child booster seats — with some exceptions.

Legislation putting new restrictions on large-scale data centers, a major plank of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ push to put guardrails on artificial intelligence, cleared its first House committee on Tuesday.

A Florida bill could change how some traffic stops play out for drivers on the autism spectrum.

A pair of winter storms potentially inflicted more than $3.17 billion in losses to the state’s agricultural industry.

A bill making its way through the Legislature right now would introduce a new required subject in schools. And that's only the tip of the iceberg.

A new report has revealed which states have the best real-estate property tax rates. And it turns out the Sunshine State isn't at the top.

The Bail Project is a nonprofit organization that offers free bail assistance for people awaiting trial. They also provide notifications and free transportation to court.

“I mean, if we can’t get together on puppies, what can we get together on?” People who abuse animals would be put on a public registry under a bill passed unanimously by the Florida Senate on Friday. The bill (SB 1004) will require the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to include information about people who violate animal cruelty laws on its website.

The State Board of Education is targeting a teachers’ union after recent school walkouts were reported at several schools in Florida.

The House passed its $113.6 billion budget proposal Thursday, but House Speaker Daniel Perez warned negotiations with the Senate could be rocky, possibly leading to an extension of the legislative session.

On Thursday, Florida House lawmakers finally approved a new bill that would completely remove non-school property taxes from homes across the state.

After a state lawmaker discussed eliminating HOAs last year, a new Florida bill may let residents do exactly that.

Florida lawmakers on Tuesday moved closer to placing President Donald Trump’s name on the Palm Beach International Airport despite turbulence over state funding, trademarking rights and his personal conduct.

A new bill making its way through the Florida Legislature seeks to address a variety of insurance issues in the state.

Left-lane campers are a huge frustration for many drivers in the state. But it turns out they may be breaking the rules.

Property taxes continue to be a discussion across Florida, as talks in Tallahassee focus on possible reforms.

The directive applies to all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the state from sunrise to sunset.

A new bill would change where Florida drivers can use their golf carts in the state.

A new bill that’s working its way through the Florida Legislature wants to further limit where sexual predators may live in the state.

There’s a new bill making its way through the Florida legislature that could change driver’s licenses and ID cards in the state.

There’s a new proposal making headway through the Florida legislature that would give the state the power to label certain groups as terrorists.

For the third time in recent weeks, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is putting a nurse in his crosshairs.

Rep. Monique Miller, R-Palm Bay, sponsored a proposal (HB 339), which would give someone who was harmed after receiving a vaccine up to three years to sue the manufacturer in civil court if that manufacturer advertised the drug in Florida.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media to weigh in after a nonprofit revealed its latest state-by-state tax ranking.

Florida's CFO announced this week that a scheme to steal $1.7 million from the state has been uncovered.

Amid a flurry of new legislation in the Sunshine State, two Florida lawmakers are pushing to forbid smoking in "public places."

Florida lawmakers moved ahead Thursday with a proposal to get cyclists on e-bikes to slow down around pedestrians and make other safety improvements, although many suggested the effort should cover people using electric scooters as well.

A bill moving through the Florida Senate would prohibit “adverse personnel action” against public-sector employees or contractors who choose to not use a person’s preferred pronouns.

The Florida State Senate has unanimously approved legislation that would allow homeowners across the state to build small homes in their backyards, potentially expanding affordable housing options for residents struggling with rising costs.

The Florida Education Association is urging lawmakers to focus on better pay and public school funding this legislative session.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement warns residents of an Amber Alert scam happening across the state.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier held a news conference at the Florida State Capitol to discuss the convictions of two people accused in what he described as a large-scale drug-trafficking operation.

A new proposal floating through the Legislature would require these two presidents to be placed in children's classrooms across the Sunshine State.

A proposal to eliminate the need to place yellow vehicle registration stickers on license plates has started to move in the Florida Legislature.

Florida's secretary of state says none of the 22 citizen initiatives proposed for the 2026 ballot got enough verified petitions to make it, including the recreational marijuana amendment. But the initiative's organizers say Byrd's statement is premature.

Exams for driver’s licenses in Florida will be given exclusively in English, the state has announced.

A man convicted of fatally shooting a police officer during a traffic stop is set to be Florida’s third execution of 2026.

A new bill filed in Florida earlier this month tells businesses what to do if they run out of pennies.

This week, a new bill that could change the state's minimum wage law just passed its first hurdle.

After a Florida nurse lost her job over a viral TikTok video, state records show she’s now had her license taken away, as well.

Sen. Bryan Avila, R-Miami Springs, sponsored the proposal (SB 1628), arguing that “net zero” policies from local governments drove up costs for residents and businesses in pursuit of “some goal that they’re never going to reach.” The bill would, among other things, ban growth plans that discourage fossil fuel use, or taking climate into consideration when making energy-efficient purchases.

The race for Florida’s next governor is underway, and a new report this month reveals who may be closest to getting the job.

A Florida Senate bill would allow parents to opt out of vaccines if they conflict with their conscience, adding to an already-existing exemption for religious beliefs. The bill would also allow Ivermectin to be sold without a prescription.

After a nurse lost her job this month, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is now calling for her license to be removed.

Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, was hospitalized Sunday after experiencing chest pain, with emergency physicians discovering a small blood clot in his lung, according to a memo sent Monday to senators.

Property tax cuts are one of the biggest themes of this year's Legislative session. But it has critics wondering: how do we replace those funds?

This week, a new Florida proposal took its first steps toward potentially abolishing HOAs across the state.

A man convicted of killing a Tampa Bay-area grocery store owner during a robbery is set to become Florida’s second execution of 2026.

A new property tax amendment in Florida may have just cleared its final hurdle.

Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election.

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.

After Florida's attorney general said he would no longer enforce race-based laws, several Black Democratic legislators have announced a news conference in response.

The State Board of Education on Wednesday took up a report that showed the greatest needs for teachers. For example, about 8,900 of the 37,200 total English courses taught in Florida's public schools had teachers during the 2024-2025 school year not certified in the field, according to the report.

Florida state senators approved a new bill that would bring several changes for E-Bikes in the state.

Proposals that would allow single-family homes on some property zoned for agriculture and make it more difficult for local governments to increase impact fees started to move forward Tuesday in the Florida Senate.

On Monday, Florida's attorney general announced that his office will no longer enforce over 80 state laws.

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

It's a frustration for many drivers, and lawmakers even voted to pass a ban. But here's why Gov. DeSantis nixed those changes.

lorida’s annual legislative session formally opens at 11 a.m. with representatives and senators gathering in the Florida House chamber to hear opening remarks from their leaders, and also to hear from Gov. Ron DeSantis, who will be giving his last State of the State address as Florida’s governor.

The next Legislative session in Florida kicks off on Tuesday, and lawmakers are already filing hundreds of bills for consideration.

Attorneys for Byrd pointed to issues such as trying to prevent petition fraud as they defended the directives, which invalidated about 42,000 petitions signed by what are known as “inactive” voters and nearly 29,000 petitions collected by out-of-state petition gatherers.

Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins said Monday he is entering the Republican race for governor, launching a bid to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Truancy is a significant issue across Central Florida, where six counties—Flagler, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola and Volusia—have rates above the state average for students missing 21 or more days. To intervene early, legislators are considering HB 1181 and SB 1190, which would create a mandatory alert system. This system would require school districts to notify parents when students reach truancy levels.

Florida lawmakers have proposed a slew of new license plates, which could be on offer later this year.

A new bill filed in Florida this week aims to lay out a litany of rules for mobile home parks in the state.

A man convicted of killing a traveling salesman during a robbery is set to become Florida’s first execution of 2026.

A bill filed on Thursday wants to introduce a new required subject into classrooms across the Sunshine State.

Two Florida lawmakers say the agency overseeing the state’s driver’s licenses, license plates, and the Florida Highway Patrol is a mess, and something needs to change.

A new bill filed this week could redesignate 40 different roadways across the state after slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

A bill has been re-filed that would make it illegal for drivers to hold their phones while on the road or even have them resting in their laps.

A bill filed in the Florida House calls for mandatory middle school recess.

Google and Character Technologies have agreed to settle a lawsuit from a Florida mother who claimed a chatbot pushed her son to kill himself.

A new bill filed in the Florida Legislature this week would make some changes to elections in the state.

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

Florida lawmakers next week will start the 2026 legislative session.

A Leon County circuit judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by five Democratic lawmakers who sought access to the immigrant-detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” saying laws about access to state prisons and local jails do not apply to the Everglades facility.

News 6 explains the final few new Florida laws set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

Gov. Ron DeSantis will choose from among six finalists — including five current or former appellate judges — to replace longtime Justice Charles Canady on the Florida Supreme Court.

A newly filed bill would make it easier for physicians working “in areas of critical need” in Florida to obtain full medical licensure through endorsement.

Alligator Alcatraz. Guns. Social media. Legal battles about those and myriad other Florida issues remain unresolved heading into 2026. Here are 10 big Florida issues to watch in the courts in the coming year.

Florida cities landed five spots on WalletHub’s new list of the nation’s top 20 college towns, underscoring the state’s growing influence in higher education and student life, according to an article from.

The annual Florida Legislative Session starts Tuesday, Jan. 13 in Tallahassee and runs for 60 days. If you want to see what your state lawmakers are up to, if you want to tell them something, here's how to find and contact them.

After a license plate law went into effect back in October, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he would deny any legislation implementing another rule if it came across his desk.