Alexa Herrera - Fresh Take Florida

Tyrone Randy Johnson Jr. is campaigning to become Alachua County's top law enforcement official, despite questions about whether his candidacy is even lawful.

Jason Mariner, who lost a special election in January 2022 to replace incumbent Rep. Alcee Hastings, died of a fentanyl and cocaine overdose after relapsing into using drugs.

The bills passed by the House and moving through the Senate would require middle schools to start no earlier than 8 a.m. and high schools no earlier than 8:30 a.m. by 2026. Lawmakers say pushing back start times will allow students to get more sleep leading to better academic performance.