Florida legislature

A bipartisan plan seeks to set up a program that could assist motorists with autism spectrum disorder during traffic stops.

E-Verify is a federal online platform allowing employers to check whether new hires are authorized to work in the United States.

A Leon County resident is challenging a new Florida law that allows pregnant women to use parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities.

The legislation still has a long way to go, and it's already receiving Republican opposition. The bill would allow parents to sue over the wrongful death of an unborn child.

Boyd, who is the Senate majority leader, will succeed President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, after the November 2026 elections.

Fleming Island Republican Representative Sam Garrison was officially named the speaker-designate of the Florida House during a ceremony at the state Capitol Thursday.

As of Monday, six such proposals had been filed in the House, collectively seeking just over $5.5 million.

Critics worry eliminating or reducing the property tax would limit local governmental services.

The proposal follows a crash in St. Lucie County that resulted in three deaths

Increasing that cap, requires approval from the legislature