Hundreds march in Orlando to protest overturning of Roe v. Wade
Hundreds took to the streets of Central Florida on Monday to protest the recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that overturned Roe v. Wade.
Florida judge rules that 15-week abortion ban is unconstitutional
A Florida judge said he would temporarily block a 15-week abortion ban from taking effect, following a court challenge by reproductive health providers who say the state constitution guarantees a right to the procedure.
Florida law to allow counties to restrict smoking on the beach
On July 1, the Florida Clean Air Act will go into effect. The regulation gives counties and municipalities more ability to restrict where someone can smoke in public.
Protesters march in the streets of Orlando
Hundreds of pro-choice supporters marched through Orlando on Monday. At times, things got heated between those who marched and some pro-life demonstrators who also came out show their support the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Pregnancy centers step up security following threats
Pregnancy centers across the country have reported they have become targets of crime following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.
Supreme Court sides with coach who sought to pray after game
The Supreme Court on Monday sided with a football coach from Washington state who sought to kneel and pray on the field after games.
Florida's abortion battle heating up after Supreme Court ruling
The abortion battle is heating up in Florida after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling gave states the right to regulate the procedure or outlaw it entirely. Some pregnancy centers across the country including at least one in Florida have become targets of crime.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Reaction is pouring in following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, letting the states have the final say.
Florida lawmakers respond after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
Florida lawmakers are responding to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe V. Wade. Florida House representatives Scott Plakon, R-Longwood, and Carlos Guillermo Smith, D-Orlando, shared their thoughts in an interview with FOX 35's John Brown.
DeSantis edges Trump in New Hampshire poll
A public opinion survey in New Hampshire, the state that for a century has held the first primary in presidential race, indicates that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has a razor-thin margin over former President Donald Trump in a hypothetical 2024 GOP primary match-up.
Supreme Court shoots down NY gun law that set high bar for concealed carry licenses
The Supreme Court Thursday ruled 6-3 that New York’s regulations that made it difficult to obtain a license to carry a concealed handgun were unconstitutionally restrictive and that it should be easier to obtain such a license.
School safety bill set to pass soon in Florida
As more details about the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas come to light, a school safety bill is sitting on the desk of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis waiting to be signed.
Florida lawmaker's tweet over guns stirs controversy
Florida State Rep. Randy Fine stirred up controversy on Wednesday in a tweet about the Second Amendment and President Joe Biden. Now, some are calling for the U.S. Secret Service to investigate.
Property Insurance changes going to Gov. DeSantis
Florida House members overwhelmingly gave final approval Wednesday to a measure that seeks to stem property-insurance problems that have led to policyholders across the state losing coverage and seeing soaring premiums.
Charges announce in 'ghost' candidate funding investigation
Prosecutors announced charges for three people accused in a 2020 No Party Affiliation campaign finance scheme for the Florida Senate District 9 race.
Florida insurance bills clear committee, move to Senate
The Florida Legislature on Monday began a special session focused on fixing the state’s turbulent property insurance market, advancing sweeping legislation.
Lawmakers pushing to add affordable house to special session agenda
As the nation’s lawmakers focus on surging gas prices, officials in Florida say people need more affordable housing options.
Gov. DeSantis says state will take control of Disney's Reedy Creek
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that the state, rather than any local government, would take control of a taxing district that benefits Walt Disney Co. when the district is dissolved next year.
Special session to address Florida's home insurance failures
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday expressed confidence that a special legislative session will help stabilize Florida’s property-insurance system, but the troubled market is taking another blow as a group of companies is poised to cancel more than 68,000 policies.
New Florida tax holidays, exemptions announced for 2022
Florida residents will soon see some relief in their wallets. During a news conference Friday in Ocala, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law what he says is the largest tax relief package in the state's history.