Nation Jun 03 Special Olympics drops vaccine mandate after Florida threatens $27 million fine The Special Olympics has dropped a coronavirus vaccine mandate for its games in Orlando after Florida moved to fine the organization $27.5 million for violating a state law against such requirements.
Politics Jun 01 Florida abortion restriction law challenged with lawsuit Planned Parenthood and other health centers filed the case Wednesday in state court in Tallahassee alleging the law violates the state Constitution. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the 15-week ban into law in April.
Politics Apr 25 Florida governor signs bill creating election police unit The law creates an Office of Election Crimes and Security under the Florida Department of State to review fraud allegations and conduct preliminary investigations.
Economy Apr 21 Florida Legislature votes to strip Disney of self-government after opposition to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has lashed back at the entertainment giant after it publicly declared its opposition to a new law backed by the governor that critics have dubbed "Don't Say Gay."…
Politics Apr 14 Florida governor signs law banning abortions after 15 weeks The new law deals a significant blow to abortion access in the South, where Florida has provided wider access to the procedure than its regional neighbors.
Politics Mar 31 LGBTQ groups sue Florida over so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law Critics call it the "Don't Say Gay" law and say its true intent is to marginalize LGBTQ people and their families.
Politics Mar 28 WATCH: Governor Ron DeSantis gives remarks as he signs into law Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.
Politics Mar 28 Florida ‘Don’t say gay bill’ signed by Gov. Ron Desantis Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that forbids instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.
Politics Mar 09 Florida House approves creation of a police force to pursue voter fraud Voter fraud is rare and generally detected. There is also widespread consensus among election officials and experts that there was no fraud that could have impacted results in the last presidential election.
Politics Mar 08 Florida passes ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill despite protests Florida lawmakers have passed a bill to forbid instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade.