Sen. 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…

The Florida Legislature has passed a number of claims bill, sending them onto the Governor. But, some lawmakers are upset one claims bill to compensate a…

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…

Among the more than 40 bills Governor Rick Scott signed into law Thursday is a measure building on past child welfare reforms.After learning about a spate…

Governor Rick Scott’s newly-formed hospital workgroup is quickly becoming a hot ticket. Several lawmakers are volunteering to serve on the panel that will…

A bill that builds on past reforms to revamp Florida’s troubled child welfare agency is now headed to the Governor.Sen. Eleanor Sobel (D-Hollywood) is the…

A couple of measures aimed at helping Florida’s most vulnerable are now heading to the Senate floor, after passing their last committee Monday. A measure…