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Can bill become law in Florida without governor's signature? Here's what state Constitution says
For the first time during his tenure, Gov. Ron DeSantis allowed three bills to become law without his signature.
Former Jaguars executive Amit Patel faces six counts of grand theft under Florida law
Former Jaguars executive Amit Patel's legal problems aren't over, even after pleading guilty to federal charges.
Dozens of new Florida laws now in effect. Here's how they could impact you.
The stripping of fluoride from municipal drinking water supplies and student cellphone restrictions are just two of more than ...
Judge blocks part of new Florida petition law, says noncitizens can gather signatures
A federal judge upheld most of a new Florida law toughening regulations for petition gathering, but ordered that state ...
More than 150 new Florida laws went into effect July 1. Here's the list, what each one means
More than 150 new Florida laws went into effect on July 1 following a surprisingly contentious legislative session. ...
New Florida law targets rare pediatric diseases by offering free genetic screening for newborns, bolstering research
Gov. Ron DeSantis last month signed the law (HB 907), which was unanimously passed by the Legislature in April and is dubbed the Sunshine Genetics Act.
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Judge partially blocks law that ‘imposes severe burden’ on Florida’s ballot-initiative process
A federal judge has blocked a key part of a new law that imposed additional restrictions on the state’s ballot-initiative ...
Are you complying with this new Florida driving law? See what’s required
To comply with the law, which is designed to save lives and help avoid crashes, drivers in Florida must do what they’ve been ...