States advance fetal rights measures that critics warn will pave a path for outlawing abortions
Read full article: States advance fetal rights measures that critics warn will pave a path for outlawing abortionsA new Kansas law and a bill advancing in Florida outline policies backed by abortion opponents that critics see as moves toward giving embryos and fetuses the same rights as the women carrying them.
Woman arrested after ‘dead animal’ found in bathroom at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Woman arrested after ‘dead animal’ found in bathroom at Orlando International AirportA 57-year-old woman was arrested after police found a “dead animal” inside of a bathroom at the Orlando International Airport, according to a news release.
Florida bill aims for animal cruelty registry to keep pets out of abusers’ hands
Read full article: Florida bill aims for animal cruelty registry to keep pets out of abusers’ handsThe legislation would give adoption shelters a way to screen prospective pet owners, which could help improve the ability of these groups to find safe homes for animals.
These are the bills Central Florida State senators are pushing during the legislative session
Read full article: These are the bills Central Florida State senators are pushing during the legislative sessionWe asked Central Florida's 12 state senators (nine Republicans and three Democrats) what bills they hoped to pass this year and what issues they hoped the legislature would prioritize. Here are the responses we got.
Cash infusion, tax relief sought to keep My Safe Florida Home program going
Read full article: Cash infusion, tax relief sought to keep My Safe Florida Home program goingBills filed for the annual Florida Legislative Session will look to create a funding source for a popular program to help Floridians pay to harden their homes against severe weather, while also offering tax relief to make those home projects more attractive.
Florida races set for August primaries; Democrats field candidate in every state race
Read full article: Florida races set for August primaries; Democrats field candidate in every state raceQualifying wrapped up Friday for the August and November elections, and while some state legislature candidates won with no opposition, most voters will find contested races on the ballot for Florida Senate and House.
Gov. DeSantis to seek money for Florida’s emergency fund during session
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis to seek money for Florida’s emergency fund during sessionGov. Ron DeSantis is expected to ask for an additional $1 billion for the state Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund during the upcoming legislative session.
Florida House passes property insurance reform bill
Read full article: Florida House passes property insurance reform billThe Florida House is debating sweeping legislation that would overhaul the state’s property insurance system, which has struggled due to insolvencies, high costs and major storms.
House redistricting plan would overhaul North, Central Florida districts
Read full article: House redistricting plan would overhaul North, Central Florida districtsThe House Redistricting Committee voted 15-9 to advance to the full House a pair of revised congressional maps that Democrats and other critics said fall short of requirements under a 2010 “Fair Districts” constitutional amendment.
Florida House Republicans pass redrawn legislature maps
Read full article: Florida House Republicans pass redrawn legislature mapsThe Florida House on Wednesday approved new legislative districts over the objections of Democrats, who anticipate legal challenges about minority representation and how the lines were drawn.
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Volusia law enforcement gear up for Trucktoberfest this weekend
Read full article: Volusia law enforcement gear up for Trucktoberfest this weekendVolusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood and police departments across the county are putting out stern warnings ahead of a Trucktoberfest event planned for this weekend.
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Measure to ban vaccine passports in Florida clears House
Read full article: Measure to ban vaccine passports in Florida clears HouseWith a key lawmaker saying he recognizes that vaccine hesitancy is “real and understandable,” the Florida House on Wednesday approved a measure that would limit local emergency orders and make permanent Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order barring COVID-19 vaccine “passports.”