Florida Supreme Court

The Florida Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to state regulators’ approval of long-term plans aimed at bolstering the electric system for hurricanes.

“Black Votes Matter” claims when the legislature passed the map, it removed a minority access congressional district in North Florida.

This November, Floridians will be able to vote on abortion rights as well as legalizing recreational marijuana.

The ballot initiative could allow those over 21 to purchase and consume marijuana and make it legal for medical marijuana clinics to sell for recreational use in Florida.

Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at ensuring abortion rights in Florida have submitted enough valid petition signatures to get on the ballot.

Voting-rights groups and others asked the court to take up the case, which centers on a North Florida district that in the past elected Black Democratic Congressman Al Lawson.

Some Florida Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical of arguments that the court should reject a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana for those over age 21.

A committee appointed by the Florida Supreme Court has unanimously recommended against shrinking the number of judicial circuits in the state.

The 600,000 signatures garnered so far means the proposed constitutional amendment can go before the Florida Supreme Court for review.

On Friday, justices will hear a challenge to a law banning abortions in most cases after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The decision will determine whether a six-week ban can take effect.