News Service of Florida

Citing "implied consert," justices overturned an appellate decision that suppressed results because the test was administered outside Maitland, where the motorist was stopped.

CMS announced the share each state will receive through the Rural Health Transformation Program, which was part of a tax package that President Donald Trump signed in July.

The cost at the pump averaged $2.74, down 12 cents from a week earlier and 29 cents from a month earlier.

The "decoupling" proposal, filed by Rep. Adam Anderson, R-Palm Harbor, would erase a requirement that Florida's two thoroughbred tracks hold live races to be able to operate cardrooms.

The step sets the stage for a judicial review of the ballot initiative seeking to legalize recreational pot. Justices will hear oral arguments on Feb. 5, according to a schedule posted on court's website.

The two bills released aim to cut regulations, expand provider authority and reduce prescription costs, advancing what lawmakers describe as President Donald Trump’s health vision for the state.

The bill would provide $25 million aimed at helping physicians, physician assistants and APRNs set up practices in rural communities and increase Medicaid payments for “critical access” hospitals.

The Appropriations Committee is scheduled to take up Senate President Ben Albritton's priority "rural renaissance" bill next week, possibly sending it before the full chamber after the session starts in January.

The Florida Education Association and United Faculty of Florida file an administrative challenge contending that state education officials overstepped their legal authority in moving forward with the proposal.

The Legislature this year approved 22 circuit judges and 15 county judges.