The bill would have shielded the identities of anyone applying for a job as a state university or college president.

It's aimed at protecting the state's natural and agricultural lands.

The approved bill would eliminate the road between Collier and Polk counties while laying out a route that would weave the Suncoast Parkway north along U.S. 19 to connect with Interstate 10 in Madison County.

It would prevent anyone who has recovered jettisoned capsule parts from selling the items on eBay.

A little more than half of students attending the state’s VPK programs are deemed ready for kindergarten.

Both House and Senate plans decrease the number of programs while opening them up to more students and also increase funding levels.

Several Democrats have expressed concern that the plan would drive up premium costs for low-income Floridians who already struggle to make payments.

Opponents say it will weaken local control over development.

The bipartisan bill was a compromise supported by House leadership. It passed 113 to 0.

Because of a legally required 72-hour “cooling off” period, the budget is required to be finalized and printed Tuesday for the annual legislative session to end on time Friday.

The proposal cleared the House following emotional testimony, but the Senate companion has not passed through any of its committees this session.

Among other things, the Senate proposal would make it harder for voters to request mail-in ballots or change their party affiliations.