Florida law

The group is challenging a 2023 state law and related regulations that prevent colleges from spending money on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Sen. Jennifer Bradley has signaled a willingness to make more changes to safety laws that require inspections of older condo buildings and adequate reserves for repairs.

A smattering of new state laws will arrive with the new year, but the highest-profile change — restricting access to social media for children — will not be immediately enforced.

The program is for students in VPK through 5th grade. Forty-seven percent of third to tenth graders in Florida read below grade level.

A federal judge backed two public school unions in a legal battle over dues deductions. Educators say they will stay alert for challenges to other parts of the union law.

About half the cities using red light cameras are located in South Florida. WLRN found one tiny town making $1.45 million per year, while another pulls in $2,000 per resident.

With record heat being reported around Florida, drivers will soon see stickers on the state’s gas pumps warning against leaving children and pets in hot vehicles.

Since the law went into effect July 1st, Florida's undocumented workers are fearful of going to the hospital. Healthcare workers say that affects everyone.

A federal judge says Gov. Ron DeSantis and other defendants weren't given proper notice about the legal motion, and civil rights groups can file the request again.

Florida law requires patients to have an in-person visit with a physician at least 24 hours before an abortion procedure, including for medication abortion. The patient then needs to make another appointment to take the first dose in person.