People who abuse and abandon animals will face more penalties in Florida under a new law. They'll also be put on a public database.

He says the bill, which would repeal a 1990 law, would cause lawsuits to skyrocket

The Florida Legislature faces a July 1 deadline.

Florida was the first state to pass a law regulating use of cellphones in schools in 2023 and has another bill awaiting the governor's signature this year. Alaska and Nebraska just became the 25th and 26th.

A new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis has become a reservoir of praise and contention. Some say it protects boater access. Others say it limits spring protections.

It prevents building golf courses, tennis courts, and other recreational activities. The idea faced public scrutiny last year.

The new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis makes it a third-degree felony to enter or remain in ticketed events of more than 5,000 people without authorization.

State budget talks continue as lawmakers clash over spending and tax issues. Your Florida talked with people across the state about the delays.

It goes into effect on July 1. State law enforcement won't be able to solely use safety inspections to justify stopping and boarding boats.

Gov. Ron DeSantis says the proposal to repeal a 1990 law will cause insurance premiums to "skyrocket" by allowing people to expand economic damage claims to include noneconomic damages.

Florida Senate President Ben Albritton wrote in a memo that he believes they are making progress but are not in a position to begin the budget conference next week.

Local governments will be no longer be allowed to put fluoride in tap water starting July 1. The provision part of a wide-ranging “Florida Farm Bill,” which includes a number of provisions geared toward helping farmers.