The upper chamber on Thursday unanimously approved legislation ( SB 320) that would remove parts of the inches-thick education code that Senate President Ben Albritton suggested stand in the way of ...

As lawmakers prepare to work on the state’s annual spending plan, they can expect a lot of noise: Voices of lobbyists paid to represent the wealthy interests that seek to divide Florida’s bounty like ...

Mom insisted I needed a ‘free-form education’ outside public school. After four years of loneliness, I gave up hope that someone would get me out ...

The Florida Senate approved legislation Wednesday that would separate scholarship funding from public school budgets and ...

Are adorable farm stands taking over your social media feed? Here's why Floridians are allowed to sell certain items made in ...

Could recess be mandatory for Florida's middle schoolers? It will be if this bill passes. Here's what it means for students.

Florida has enacted numerous new laws, making it challenging for residents to keep track of what is legal. The USA TODAY NETWORK - Florida has compiled guides on various state laws, including those ...

Recreational marijuana is illegal in Florida, but medical marijuana is legal for residents with qualifying conditions. A 2024 amendment to legalize recreational marijuana failed to get the required 60 ...

It is legal to tint car windows in Florida, but there are specific restrictions on how dark the tint can be. Legal tint darkness varies for different windows and vehicle types, such as sedans versus ...

How many vaccinations your child gets from birth through 12th grade may soon change after the CDC issued new guidelines.

(The Center Square) – Florida’s newest laws require breast exam insurance coverage for state employees, regulate pet insurance and wellness programs, and punish health care providers and facilities ...

New Year's Eve celebrations have come to an end, but new laws passed by Florida lawmakers are now in effect as of Jan. 1. From a new animal cruelty database to refunds for medical overpayments, here's ...