by News Service of Florida | Apr 29, 2024
Florida Secretary of State Cord Byrd has requested the dismissal of a lawsuit alleging that a 2022 state Senate redistricting plan diluted Black voters’ influence in two Tampa Bay area districts, arguing the plaintiffs cannot prove discriminatory effects under...
by Caden DeLisa | Apr 29, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation enhancing Florida’s laws against digital privacy violations, increasing penalties for unauthorized use of tracking devices and updating definitions and penalties related to digital voyeurism. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two...
by Caden DeLisa | Apr 29, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Friday requiring political advertisements that use artificial intelligence to include clear disclaimers, with an expectation that the measure will be signed into law. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Friday that requires...
by Caden DeLisa | Apr 29, 2024
Florida has allocated a record $2.2 billion to the Agency for Persons with Disabilities to improve services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including significant increases in provider compensation and funds for crisis intervention and pre-enrollment...
by Caden DeLisa | Apr 26, 2024
Former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos announced his bid for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida’s 8th Congressional District, succeeding the retiring Rep. Bill Posey who endorsed him. Former Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos announced...
by Caden DeLisa | Apr 26, 2024
Florida is appealing a federal court ruling that revoked its authority to manage environmental permitting for dredging and filling activities under the State 404 Program, seeking to correct alleged legal errors and continue processing over 1,000 pending applications...
