Florida Law

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has been filing reports twice a month since being found in civil contempt for telling officers they could ignore the judge's order.

Florida’s Sunshine Law is meant to ensure transparency, allow public participation, and foster public trust in government. Your Florida breaks down how it works and lists some renewed exemptions.

Cases of stalking with tracking devices have escalated sharply in recent years, according to statewide criminal data.

The laws range from changes in how mentally ill people are treated in the criminal-justice system to requiring landlords to disclose information about flood risks and more.

State Attorney General James Uthmeier had initially said open carry was allowed immediately following the judge's decision. But his spokesperson later clarified there was a 15-day window before it would start.

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A U.S. District judge ruled that the law likely violated the First Amendment and issued a preliminary injunction to block it. The state, saying it is targeting addictive platforms that can harm children’s mental health, quickly appealed to the Atlanta-based appeals court.

Several states have passed laws in recent years related to social-media use by children, spurring a series of legal fights.

Uthmeier said in March he would not defend the law, but Wednesday’s brief appeared to go further by arguing the Supreme Court should take up the case and find the law unconstitutional.

The change comes after a legislative session that for the most part championed the rights of students with disabilities.

Big changes are on the horizon for young drivers. Starting Aug. 1, teenagers will have to complete a six-hour driving course before earning their learner's permit.

A new state law aims to help developers fill environmental requirements faster, something critics say could throw the landscape out of balance.