2017 Florida Legislature

Florida lawmakers returned to Tallahassee for a busy three-day special session last week, ending with new agreements on school spending, tourism and...

A gun rights group is declaring victory, after Governor Rick Scott signed a Stand Your Ground-related bill into law last week.

Provisions in the medical marijuana legislation approved during last week’s special session are raising eyebrows. The bill contains language seemingly...

Florida Governor Rick Scott has signed off on a controversial measure offering additional protections for religious expression in schools.

House and Senate leaders might be divided on issues that forced them to return to the Capitol this week, but they're in agreement about marijuana.

A Florida lawmaker is hoping the state legislature will take up a refiled gun control bill during this week’s special session.

With time running out in this week’s special session, state lawmakers have lined up a showdown over education funding. Both chambers are planning final...

As of March 13, 2017, Florida has a death penalty again. Though the sentence is law again in Florida, many inmates continue to live on Death Row without...

Gregory Adkins, superintendent of The School District of Lee County, held a press conference backed by about 50 district employees. "We demand Governor...

On the opening day of a special legislative session, Florida senators Wednesday began moving forward with a proposal to send more money to hospitals for...

After failing to reach agreement during a regular session that ended last month, Florida legislative leaders have struck a deal to put into effect a...

Florida legislative leaders have struck a deal about carrying out a voter-approved constitutional amendment that broadly legalized medical marijuana for...