Representative Larry Ahern

Florida prisoners will have new education opportunities under a law signed by Gov. Rick Scott. In an overinflated job market, finding work is difficult.…

The House Judiciary Committee approved a bill changing how juveniles are punished for low-level offenses. But the addition of an amendment allowing mercy…

House budget subcommittees are unveiling their ideas for spending cuts. House leaders ordered each panel develop a list of potential reductions in light…

A couple of juvenile justice-related bills are now moving in the Florida House and Senate. “My name is Judy McGinity,” she said. “I’m from F.A.S.T. from…

When president Obama indicated an interest in reopening trade agreements with Cuba, it didn’t take long for many to voice their disagreements. Now,…

A bill regulating the parasailing industry is among 32 new laws set to take effect Wednesday. And, the head of Florida’s water sports association says the…

A couple of abortion-related bills passed the Florida House Friday. Representative Larry Ahern’s (R-Seminole) bill makes it a separate crime to kill or…

A measure aiming to make it a separate criminal offense to cause the injury or death of an unborn child is heading to the House floor.Seminole Republican…

A bill making it a separate crime to cause the death or injury of an unborn child passed its first House committee Wednesday.Seminole Republican…

A legislative effort is underway to make it a separate crime in Florida to cause the death or injury of an unborn child. the bill doesn’t differentiate…