Florida Senate Not Expected to Consider Death Penalty Issue
The Florida Senate does not expect to address a state Supreme Court ruling any time soon regarding a lack of unanimous jury recommendations for death sentences. In a 4-1 decision…
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Florida plans to try to identify potential mass shooters
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state’s top law enforcement announced a new program that will train law enforcement to spot potential mass shooters before they act. The announcement was…
Florida inmates sew cloth pouches for orphaned kangaroos
Inmates at a Florida jail are sewing cloth pouches for kangaroos and koalas orphaned by wildfires in Australia. The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday that inmates are using…
Governor DeSantis Touts New Education Standards, as Unemployment Decreases
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced new education standards last week, a year after vowing to eliminate the remainder of the controversial Common Core standards. “The new plan is done. It…
Florida “Easter Bunny” Arrested Following Hit-and-Run
A Florida man who became a video sensation last year after fighting a man in Orlando while dressed as the Easter Bunny has been arrested, according to authorities. Earlier this…
Two PBC Judges Nominated for Florida Supreme Court
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will have two Palm Beach County judges to choose from when he makes the next selections to Florida’s Supreme Court. On Thursday, a selection committee nominated…
Florida brewery puts shelter dogs on beer cans to help them get adopted
A Florida brewery is raising awareness by putting shelter dogs on beer cans to help them get adopted. Motorworks Brewing in Florida in Bradenton, Florida teamed up with a local…
Florida Senate to Vote on New Parental Consent Abortion Bill
Florida’s Senate Rules Committee approved a bill Wednesday requiring girls under age 18 to obtain a parent’s permission before having an abortion. The Committee voted 9-7 in favor of the…
Winter Storm Set to Bring Cooler, Windier Conditions to South Florida
The winter storm that is battering much of the country will again bring much cooler temperatures and windy conditions to our region this week. With a cool front from the…
Iguanas, Nude Beaches Under Debate as Florida Legislature Returns This Week
The Florida Legislature will have quite the workload when its 60-day session begins on Tuesday. Goals will include passing a budget expected to top $90 billion dollars; lowering the cost…