Florida Senator Eleanor Sobel

The newest chairman of the committee that looks at children and elder affair issues is outlining some of his top priorities for the 2017 legislative…

The sexual abuse survivor and advocate running for a state Senate seat just put out her first campaign ad. Lauren Book is known for her advocacy…

There are five Holocaust memorials and museums across the state. The Florida Legislature just sent a bill to the Governor for approval to add another…

A Florida lawmaker is hoping to bring back a discussion about the best way to prevent skin cancer in younger people. Her measure bans minors from using…

Florida lawmakers want to reform the way the state deals with substance abuse and mental health issues. One legislator hopes her recent appointment to an…

Greyhounds are taking the lead with an injury reporting bill already rounding the corner. It’s one of the first bills Senate President Andy Gardiner has…

Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would ensure the coaches and officials of youth athletic leagues undergo a background check. Some say the…

South Florida's Assisted Living Facilities were the subject of a series of 2011 Miami Herald reports alleging lax oversight and abuse of residents in…

A state appeals court has, for the second time, allowed a South Florida assisted living facility for young adults with developmental disabilities to keep…

Florida Governor Rick Scott vetoed a bill Wednesday aimed at improving mental health care in the judicial system. The bill would have simplified and…