TALLAHASSEE — As cities and counties across the state debate the issue, the Florida Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would prevent local governments from adding fluoride to water supplies. Read moreSenate Passes Fluoride Ban in Water Supplies
A Senate committee Thursday narrowly approved a bill that would prevent doctors and other health-care providers from denying treatment to people based on whether they are vaccinated. Read more‘Vaccination Status’ Bill Draws Debate
TALLAHASSEE — Amid ongoing scrutiny of First Lady Casey DeSantis’ signature welfare-assistance program and an affiliated foundation, the executive director of the Hope Florida program is poised to step down from the job. Read moreHope Florida Chief Leaving Job
With Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis, D-Ocoee, running in a special election for a Senate seat, Gov. Ron DeSantis has scheduled an election to fill her House seat. Read moreSpecial Election Set in House District
TALLAHASSEE --- An effort to keep students off cell phones throughout the school day passed the Florida House on Wednesday, though differences remain with a Senate proposal. Read moreLawmakers Target Student Cell Phone Use
TALLAHASSEE --- The Senate on Monday released a ratcheted-up package of proposed tax cuts, as it prepares for negotiations with the House, which has pitched a $5.43 billion measure that includes reducing the state’s sales-tax rate. Read moreSenate Tax Cut Proposal Expands
The Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a bill that would lead to cities, counties and other government agencies paying more in lawsuits over people getting injured. Read moreHigher Lawsuit Limits OK’d in House
The number of policies in the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. increased slightly last week but could dip as customers move to private carriers. Read moreCitizens Policies Inch Up
Did you hear about ABC cancelling “The View” for its chronic liberal bias? Or maybe all six panelists are being replaced with conservatives. Come to think of it, perhaps only Whoopi Goldberg will be let go.
The Fifty Over 50 profiled in News Service of Florida’s 2025 list began their careers in a very different Florida – a less populated, more localized and vastly less developed Sunshine State. Their efforts as attorneys, lobbyists, and health and business leaders have collectively helped grow …
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