Jay Collins

Emails show the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis suggested wording that would have banned all wind energy in the state.

The law goes into effect July 1. Bill sponsor Sen. Jay Collins says it will help ensure children's safety.

The part of the bill that has drawn the most attention is a ban on the sale and manufacture of cultivated meat, with sponsor Sen. Jay Collins noting that for now “there’s no guarantee of safety for the consumer."

Sen. Jay Collins, R-Tampa, says the funds would help the hospital "attract and retain health care workers."

Senate bill sponsor Jay Collins, R-Tampa, pointed to a waiting list of roughly 8,900 students seeking vouchers in the program.

Proponents of the scholarships have touted them as allowing families to customize students’ educations.

They mentioned the cost involved, as well as DeSantis overstepping the federal government and looking to further his presidential campaign.

It allows people to carry concealed weapons without having to meet requirements such as firearms training and background screening.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign into law a bill that would allow people to carry a concealed gun without a permit after it passed the state Senate on Thursday.

Proposed legislation would shrink the FHSAA board of directors, allow prayers before sporting events for all to hear, and allow schools to join other sports organizations.

Bill sponsor Jay Collins, R-Tampa, said the bill is intended to provide state “oversight” of the athletics board.

Current prohibitions on carrying guns at places such as schools and athletic events would continue to apply.