Jason Pizzo

State Sen. Jason Pizzo is in line to become the top Democrat in the Florida Senate. He's been visiting colleges and universities across the state to talk with students — and acknowledging that many young voters don't trust politicians.

Judges would still have discretion to sentence defendants to life in prison after receiving jury recommendations of death sentences.

It allows people to carry concealed weapons without having to meet requirements such as firearms training and background screening.

A legislative analysis finds EV drivers in 31 states pay fees to make up for a drop in gas tax revenue. A proposal in the state Senate would add Florida to that list.

The lawsuit contended that a section of the state budget used to pay for the September flights was unconstitutional.

As Florida dedicates more money to transport migrants from other states, advocates say there isn't enough oversight to make sure transport is done legally and that migrants are relocated voluntarily.

In a pair of caucus meetings, House and Senate leaders said Gov. Ron DeSantis is using the session as a chance to raise his profile and to push his agenda on culture war issues as he considers a 2024 presidential run.

A judge rejected a request by the governor's office to dismiss a lawsuit over the flight of about 50 migrants from Texas to Massachusetts in September. This sets the stage for a full hearing in a constitutional challenge.

Sen. Jason Pizzo filed the suit, contending that the DeSantis administration infringed on the federal government regarding immigration issues.

A circuit judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a South Florida state senator but offered advice on how the legal complaint can move forward. The suit challenged the use of state funds to transport migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.

Among the budget items agreed upon is $20 million a year for 30 years to help finance a Moffitt Cancer Center expansion in Pasco County, and suspending state gas taxes in October.

DeSantis initially pitched the emergency fund last year when outlining how he’d like to see legislators allocate billions of dollars received through the American Rescue Plan Act federal stimulus law.