by News Service of Florida | Jul 26, 2024
Florida’s 14-day back-to-school sales tax holiday, starting Monday, offers tax exemptions on clothes, school supplies, and personal computers, and is part of a tax relief package approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Florida in recent years has held a variety of...
by News Service of Florida | Jul 25, 2024
The Florida State Board of Education approved a plan allowing high school athletes to earn money through name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals, while emphasizing the need for protections to prevent exploitation and ensure compliance with strict guidelines. High school...
by News Service of Florida | Jul 24, 2024
An appeals court ruled on Wednesday that part of a 2023 Florida law altering pretrial release conditions for people accused of certain crimes is unconstitutional, as it infringes on the Florida Supreme Court’s authority over procedural rules. An appeals court...
by News Service of Florida | Jul 23, 2024
Florida’s proposed rules for a new law restricting minors’ access to social media and online pornography include strict age-verification measures, despite potential First Amendment challenges. Facing potential First Amendment challenges, Florida has...
by News Service of Florida | Jul 23, 2024
Following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the re-election campaign, Florida’s Democratic delegation quickly united behind Vice President Kamala Harris. Members of Florida’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention threw their support Monday...