Florida bill would change ‘Gulf of Mexico’ to ‘Gulf of America’ in state laws
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‘Gulf of America’ changes proposed for Florida’s laws
A Senate Republican on Tuesday filed a bill that combs through state laws and would replace references to the “Gulf of Mexico ...
Here’s the impact of Florida’s voucher overhaul at five local schools
With taxpayer-funded scholarships now open to all, these private institutions have come to rely heavily on state subsidies.
Florida lawmakers plan to crack down on animal cruelty crimes with growing task force
The Animal Cruelty Task Force aims to strengthen communication between animal hospitals, shelters, Florida Fish and Wildlife ...
Florida lawmakers tee up final votes on illegal immigration crackdown
Florida lawmakers advanced three bills Wednesday to boost immigration enforcement ahead of final floor votes set for Thursday ...
DeSantis and Florida legislature come to deal on illegal immigration laws
The legislation comes after a weeks-long standstill over differences the governor and the legislature had in helping the ...
‘Trooper’s Law’ clears first hurdle in Florida Legislature
A bill that would outlaw abandoning a pet outside during a natural disaster passed its first committee with unanimous ...
Shooting under investigation after law enforcement operation in Lauderhill
The Broward Sheriff's Office Homicide and Crime Scene units are leading the initial investigation into the incident ...
Family fights for passage of ‘Lucy's Law' to enhance boater safety
A new House Bill named after a 17-year-old South Florida student who lost her life in a boating accident aims to enhance boater safety. HB 289, known as “Lucy’s Law” and named after Lucy Fernandez, is ...