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Among other issues, lawmakers will consider bolstering state sanctions against Iran as the Republican leadership seeks to show support for Israel. Iran supports Hamas, which attacked Israel earlier this month.

The latest decisions track closely with bills in the Legislature to effectively ban TikTok for all public employers, including state and local government agencies, public schools, colleges and universities and more.

Farmworker advocates are calling on the Florida Legislature to take up a bill that would protect outdoor workers in extreme heat.

Lawmakers have finished the third week of the carefully scripted legislative session, with Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republicans firmly in control.

HJR 405 would ask voters to require candidates for city and county commissions to disclose their party affiliations, but Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey says that's not what local government is for

New House and Senate leaders want to consider changes to a "resign to run" law to clear the path for Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president without giving up his post.

A new law seeks to rectify a lack of financial literacy in the state, as well as prepare students for the difficult economic challenges in the future.

Florida lawmakers finished the regular legislative session Monday by passing a $112.1 billion budget for the fiscal year that will start July 1. Here are snapshots of 10 big issues from the session.

Florida lawmakers will vote Monday on a record $112.1 billion state budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, up 10.4 percent from a spending plan approved for the current year.

Strawberry shortcake became Florida’s official state dessert Monday as Gov. Ron DeSantis held a bill-signing ceremony at the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City.