The state senator who proposed a bill to catalog and restore abandoned African American cemeteries across Florida said she is disappointed the legislation died in the just-ended session at the Capitol but isn’t giving up the fight.

The bill would require schools to create “individualized seizure action” plans at the request of parents, with the plans providing guidelines for caring for students with epilepsy.

The course will cover topics such as how to manage bank accounts and credit cards, as well as types of savings and investments.

Teachers' minimum salary will increase to at least $47,000 once DeSantis approves the budget.

The Florida Legislature adjourned last week after unsuccessful attempts to address skyrocketing property insurance premiums and improve the safety of condo towers. Speaking Monday morning in Wellington, Gov. Ron Desantis said he “would welcome” a special session to deal with those issues.

Included in the budget is $35 million for a "Sports Training and Youth Tournament Complex" that potentially could be used to bring the Rays to Pasco County for spring training.

The development coordinator at the Sea Turtle Conservancy said existing ordinances ensure bars, restaurants, and hotels along the coast use turtle-friendly lighting during nesting season.

The legislature controversial legislation on abortion, immigration and a measure opponents say is intended to whitewash the teaching of history in schools and stifle workplace diversity training.

Voting rights groups are concerned the legislature and governor won’t reach an agreement before the congressional candidate filing deadline in mid-June.

It creates a public-records exemption for information that could identify applicants until near the end of searches, when information about finalists would be released.

DeSantis’ vetoes have increased since he first took office in 2019, when he cut $131 million from a budget totaling $90.98 billion.

The legislative session has wrapped up, but some are raising concerns about a few of the bills that didn’t get passed—including a move to address property insurance in Florida.