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Republican state Rep. Andrew Ireland says the majority party has "constitutional right" to redistrict in their favor.

RFK Jr.'s handpicked panel of vaccine advisors is expected to vote to delay the hepatitis B shot for newborns. Doctors warn that could fuel a return of a disease virtually eradicated in U.S. kids.

Following the accusation by Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia that the county was overtaxing residents, Mayor Jerry Demings called the CFO's math "fuzzy."

Many arts organizations in the U.S. receive grants from various federal agencies, but the amount the government spends on the arts can change. So what will arts funding look like in Trump's next term?

Susan Stamberg returns with her annual love letter to the pink pile of Thanksgiving mush known as Mama Stamberg's Cranberry Relish.

FBI background checks and ethics agreements are a standard part of vetting cabinet nominees. But, so far, the Trump transition is going its own way.

The Department of Justice is escalating its demands for sensitive data from voting officials, suing two Democratic-controlled states who have thus far rebuffed the department's requests.

Climavision, a weather technology company, plans to install at least four new radar systems across the state, which will help improve detection of precipitation.

There are bills to further restrict kids' cell phone use in schools and to require cursive instruction for younger students. Another piece of legislation would nix an upcoming mandate for some schools to start later.

Book removals, DEI restrictions and more. There may be fewer bills targeting social issues in Florida this session, but there's still plenty to keep an eye on.

Republican lawmakers want to add restrictions to the process that allows Floridians to place constitutional amendments on the ballot. Democrats and voting rights advocates say the proposal would silence citizens.

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Florida House lawmakers unanimously passed a measure that would protect state parks from pickleball courts, golf courses and big hotels. That measure is still moving through the Senate.

Both citizens and lawmakers can put proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot. This session, lawmakers are trying to create more ballot measures even as they attempt to make it harder for citizens to do the same.

The governor signed the bill hours after state lawmakers passed it on the final day of regular session. He did not alert the media ahead of time.

The House and Senate don't seem close on a budget deal. The House and Gov. Ron DeSantis don't seem close, period.

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.

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.

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.

Republican lawmakers say the new law is an attempt to prevent fraud. Those suing say it's damaging to democracy.

Gov. Ron DeSantis touts Florida's higher education system. But, as a string of new presidents is selected, some worry about his influence in a process they say is too secretive.

Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature undid a 2018 law requiring local governments to go through a judicial process before they can designate "dry sand" beach areas as publicly accessible.

Florida officials are issuing warnings in advance of weekend protests against President Trump, with Attorney General James Uthmeier saying, "We are not California."

They include a ban on communities adding fluoride to drinking water and prohibiting elementary and middle school students from using cellphones in schools.

The proposed state budget includes a 10-15% pay raise for the Florida Highway Patrol. But some troopers say it's not enough.