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

Florida lawmakers are expected to vote on next year's budget and a tax package on Monday. It comes two weeks before a government shutdown deadline.

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.

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.

Florida lawmakers voted to extend the regular session to June 6 in order to complete the budget and related items. But they will take at least a week off before returning to Tallahassee.

The budget needs to be passed and then signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis by July 1, the start of the new fiscal year.

The measure came in response to a state plan last year that would have put such developments in some Florida parks. It now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk.

The bill, heading to the governor after House passage, doesn't specifically reference fluoride, but it will require the mineral and some other health additives be removed from public drinking water.

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.

Florida lawmakers are advancing legislation they say will help condo owners dealing with rising fees from regulations created after the Surfside condo collapse.

The proposal would reduce the state sales tax from 6% to 5.25%, affecting billions of dollars annually. Gov. Ron DeSantis argues that lawmakers should focus on property tax relief instead.

The Peyton Tuthill Foundation, a tribute to a young victim of violent crime, is a prime partner in the week-long recognition.