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Florida Democratic lawmakers have failed to force the Republican-controlled Legislature to repeal the state's contentious "stand your ground law."

Republicans are on the verge of scuttling an effort by Democrats to hold a special legislative session on the state’s “stand your ground” self-defense law.

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

Despite some early hiccups, Florida’s Republican legislative leaders are agreeing to a handful of the governor’s priorities. But the House and Senate...

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...

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...

The Florida Senate is setting the stage to override Governor Rick Scott’s veto of public school funding. But House lawmakers say the Senate is on its own.

While Governor Rick Scott works behind the scenes to keep a special legislative session from blowing up in his face, national Democrats are blasting him...