Florida legislature

A controversial measure that would have given businesses power to sue cities and counties to recoup lost profits was among five bills that Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed Friday.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed a measure that would have overhauled the state’s alimony laws. It's the third time that supporters of revamping the alimony system have gotten bills through the Florida Legislature only to have them nixed.

Part of the controversial Parental Rights in Education law won't go into effect immediately, according to a memo issued by the Florida Department of Education. The law's ban on classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity won't apply to grades four and up until the state provides more guidance.

Florida Republican Senate leaders have endorsed House Appropriations Chairman Jay Trumbull, R-Panama City, to succeed Sen. George Gainer, who announced he will not seek re-election.

The Florida Senate on Tuesday approved a sweeping legislative package meant to combat rising property insurance rates and other problems in the state’s turbulent insurance market, creating a $2 billion reinsurance fund and writing new rules around coverage denials and attorney fees.

Gov. Ron DeSantis pointed to abortion-rights protests outside the houses of U.S. Supreme Court justices as he announced signing a measure intended to prevent picketing and protests outside people’s homes.

Pointing to “urgency” as the 2022 elections near, attorneys for voting-rights groups want a battle over a new congressional redistricting plan be put on a fast track to the Florida Supreme Court.

After state Rep. Ramon Alexander announced he would not seek re-election amid sexual harassment allegations, the first candidate has emerged to try to succeed him.

Ratcheting up a fight with Disney, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday expanded a special legislative session to consider eliminating a decades-old governing district set up for Disney World and nearby properties.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Wednesday a measure intended to ensure patients and residents of hospitals, nursing homes and other health-care facilities can have contact with visitors.