Florida Law

On "The Florida Roundup," we discuss AG Uthmeier's opinion on affirmative action laws in Florida, whether the laws were robustly enforced before and more.

Protesting is a constitutionally protected right. But there are guidelines and laws to be aware of.

The state Attorney General's Office sent a letter in response to a squabble over Orange and Seminole counties' voter-approved boundaries. Some fear this could pave the way for preemptive legislation.

The law prevents children under age 14 from opening accounts on certain platforms — which court documents indicate could include platforms such as Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

Attorney General James Uthmeier asked a judge to toss a challenge against an emergency rule filed by companies that sell the kratom byproduct of kratom and users of the substance.

The lawsuit focused on people being unable to use areas of the beach that they own, rather than on beaches being closed to the general public.

The compound — available in such products as drinks, gummies and powders — has skyrocketed in popularity over the past few years.

The case has focused heavily on part of the law that prevents people “domiciled” in China from purchasing property in Florida, with some exceptions.

The overall bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed earlier this year included a series of measures aimed at helping the state recover from three hurricanes that made landfall in 2025.

Want to know how to make a public records request? Or what makes a meeting public? Your Florida has you covered.

Lawmakers in Tallahassee said they never intended the new law to be used against fans storming football fields after a huge victory.

The law effectively freezes local land-development regulations and comprehensive plans through Oct. 1, 2027, and was made retroactive to Aug. 1, 2024.