The Florida Legislature passed the bill dubbed Lucy’s Law late Friday night.

Florida’s state bird could change later this year, as bills make their way through the Florida Legislature.

A bill involving renaming the “Gulf of Mexico” to the “Gulf of America” is heading to Governor Ron DeSantis’ desk.

The “Gulf of America” bill, SB 608 continues to move along in the Florida Legislature.

The so-called "Gulf of America" bill cleared a hurdle in the Florida Legislature on Tuesday.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a sweeping package of immigration laws.

Florida lawmakers gaveled in the special session Gov. DeSantis asked for on Monday, then quickly gaveled out of it and started their own.

Amendment 3 -- one of two amendments on the ballot put there by citizens, not lawmakers (the other being Amendment 4) -- failed Tuesday. If it had passed, recreational marijuana would be legal in Florida for adults over 21.

Amendment 3 is one of two amendments on the ballot put there by citizens, not lawmakers (the other being Amendment 4). Its passage would make marijuana use legal for adults over 21, define the amounts, and define the business market for it.

Parrotheads unite! The Florida Legislature has designated Aug. 30 as “Jimmy Buffett Day” and it will be celebrated for the first time on Friday.

Laws passed in several Republican-controlled states after the 2020 presidential election have criminalized much of the work done by voter outreach groups.

Progressive civic groups have challenged how four congressional districts and seven state House districts in South Florida were drawn by the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature.

The husband of Florida’s Senate president died after falling while the couple was hiking in Utah, according to a memo sent to senators Wednesday.

The social media ban for minors under the age of 16 has passed the Florida House and is headed to Governor DeSantis’ desk.

HB 1223, filed by Rep. Bobby Payne, would allow firearms to be bought or transferred to adults as young as 18-years-old.

The Florida Legislature will return to the Capitol for a special session Monday that will allow lawmakers to express their support for Israel, while giving Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis some talking points as he campaigns for president.

The Florida Legislature has returned to the Capitol for a special session where lawmakers will express their support for Israel and give Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis more talking points as he campaigns for president.

A judge says that a Florida redistricting plan pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis violates the state constitution.

The Walt Disney Company on Thursday filed a countersuit against the DeSantis-appointed board overseeing Disney property in Florida court, alleging breach of contract, and asked the court to declare the company the winner in this part of the ongoing feud between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the U.S. has joined other civil rights organizations in issuing a travel advisory for Florida.

The Walt Disney Co. says it's scrapping plans to build a new campus in central Florida and relocate 2,000 employees from Southern California to work in digital technology, finance and product development.

The so-called 'drag show ban' bill, which would ban adult live performances for minors, has moved forward in the Florida Legislature.

There’s a bipartisan push in the Florida Legislature to return Chinese-made drones back into service for the state’s first responders after a ban took effect earlier this month.

The so-called 'drag show ban' bill, which would ban adult live performances for minors, has moved forward in the Florida Legislature.

A program, which would create year-round schools in certain counties in Florida, is moving through the Florida Legislature.

A controversial bill that would ban abortion after the sixth week of pregnancy has cleared another hurdle in the Florida legislature.

Some of the most high-profile and controversial bills advancing in the Florida Legislature last week included one that opens school vouchers to all.

A new bill filed in the Florida Legislature would make it illegal to approach a police officer or firefighter at a scene after being warned to stay away.

This week, Republicans in the Florida state legislature are closing in on their goal of getting a permit-less gun carry bill on Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk.

Gov. Ron DeSantis doubled down on his opposition to a proposed AP Black history course Monday, telling reporters during an appearance in Naples that the Florida Legislature would be reevaluating its relationship with the College Board.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is now taking aim at the media.

A third case of a defendant who was arrested by an elections police unit created by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and a Republican-controlled Florida Legislature has been thrown out.

A statewide grand jury empaneled at the request of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has called for lawmakers to create new criminal penalties for harboring undocumented immigrants.

The Florida Legislature will meet next week for a special session on property insurance and property tax relief in the wake of damage caused by Hurricane Ian.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that the Florida Legislature plans to hold a special session to give tax relief to Hurricane Ian victims before the year ends.

There are three proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution that the Florida Legislature voted to place on the ballot this November.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced toll relief for thousands of commuters on Thursday.

A 17-year-old gay student who was suspended for leading protests at his high school against Florida’s so-called Don’t Say Gay legislation says school administrators are now stopping him from running for senior class president.

The Florida Legislature has passed a bill to dissolve a private government controlled by Disney that provides municipal-like services for its 27,000 acres in the Sunshine State.

Campaigns for Congress are underway for this year’s elections, but lingering disagreements over the final shape of new voting districts have left some candidates — and would-be candidates — in limbo.

Hang on to your hats, wallets and purses, the Florida Legislature is about to meet for the first time in 2022.

Gov. Ron DeSantis says the Florida Legislature will be brought together sometime in November as he asks them to take action to protect Floridians who are facing termination from their employers for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Gov. Ron DeSantis traveled to Surfside Tuesday morning to deliver some of the $1,000 bonuses that the Florida Legislature approved earlier this year for first responders.

Each day, more than 3,500 kids begin vaping, according to the American Heart Association.

Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Monday morning at a restaurant in St. Petersburg, at which time he announced that he is using his executive powers to terminate all local COVID-19 orders, effective immediately.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Advocacy groups recently met in Miami-Dade County to denounce what they say are several oppressive Florida legislative proposals that are in the works. CRIMINAL LAW: PROTESTA Florida legislative proposal would make it easier to criminalize protesters and prevent civil litigation if a protester is a victim of police brutality. Florida Senate Bill 48 creates publicly funded educational savings accounts to help families pay for tuition at private schools. Florida Senate Bill 84 voids the state’s pension plan for a privatized 401(k) retirement plan. Florida Senate Bill 90 limits vote-by-mail applications to one election cycle and eliminates drop-off boxes.

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – The Florida Legislature officially begins its annual session this week, though lawmakers have been working for months in committee meetings on new bills. They are faced with a budget shortfall and an economy reeling from the coronavirus pandemic, as well as several controversial bills championed by Gov. Two South Florida lawmakers joined This Week in South Florida to discuss. State Senator Perry Thurston, a Democrat from Fort Lauderdale, and state Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez, a Republican from Miami-Dade County, joined TWISF hosts Glenna Milberg and Michael Putney. Their conversation can be seen at the top of this page.

Brad Little says people 65 and over will be able to get the coronavirus vaccine starting Feb. 1. Overall, Illinois has reported more than 1 million cases and 17,743 deaths. Ontario reported 2,903 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, including eight new cases of a variant from the United Kingdom. ___MADRID — Spain is reporting 25,438 coronavirus cases and more than 400 deaths for the second day in a row. Italy added 14,242 coronavirus infections on Tuesday, increasing the tally to 2.3 million cases.

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – In pre-pandemic days, the weekly roundtable discussion on This Week in South Florida was a regular part of the show. It reviewed the week’s top stories and allowed for different voices and viewpoints on each to be heard. Carlos Lopez-Cantera was Florida’s Lieutenant Governor under Rick Scott and a former member of the Florida Legislature. Burnadette Norris-Weeks is an attorney and civic activist from Fort Lauderdale. They joined Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg for this week’s roundtable discussion, and it can be seen at the top of this page.

Getty ImagesMIAMI - Put your phone down while you are driving to avoid getting a ticket in Florida. Starting Monday, law enforcement officers can pull motorists over solely for texting while driving, thanks to a new law passed by the Florida Legislature. Before, texting while driving was not a primary offense, meaning officers had to have another reason to stop a motorist to cite them for texting and driving. There will be a grace period as everyone adjusts to the new law. Once actual fines are handed out, it will cost $30 plus court costs for a first violation and $60 for a second violation.