Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Teachers in Leon County are gaining more control over their careers and fewer roadblocks from principals thanks to a new agreement passed by the school board. On Tuesday, the Leon County School Board approved Item 19.08, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Leon Classroom Teachers Association (LCTA). The agreement […]
In the digital age, social media has been utilized as a powerful force in the world of politics. The voices of the unheard are brought to center stage, people gain coverage on international affairs in real-time, and allow for public users to engage in fact checking to hold public officials […]
The Hunger – Free Campus Act is advancing in the house and could go into effect on July 1. This Hunger–Free Campus Grant Program is a part of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. HB 1245 was created to give grants and funds to postsecondary educational institutions to end […]
Tommy Wright, a Republican senator from Port Orange, has introduced Senate Bill 276, which seeks to revise Florida statutes 984.085 and 985.731 pertaining to the sheltering and assisting of unmarried adolescents. It states that when an unmarried minor’s age is under 18, it is assumed that the person offering shelter […]
A new bill that passed in Florida’s House is set to help improve boating safety regulations across the state. “Lucy’s Law” is a bill introduced by Representatives Vicki Lopez and Vanessa Oliver that will add harsher consequences for operating boats under the influence or recklessly. Passing on the House floor […]
Republican lawmakers in the Florida Legislature have introduced two bills this session seeking to further regulate the sports agency industry. The bills also aim to ease restrictions on certain criteria for student athletes at the high school level while also regulating other areas. Rep. Yvette Benarroch (R-Collier) filed HB 981, […]
The Florida House of Representatives voted on March 25 to repeal HB 759, lowering the age to purchase a firearm. HB 759, originally passed in 2018, raised the minimum age from 18 to 21 for any Florida citizen who wants to purchase a gun. The bill was introduced to enhance […]
Starting July 1, a new Florida bill could change how both drivers and auto repair shops operate in a major way. Senate Bill 92 introduces a series of new requirements for motor vehicle safety and repair reporting across the state. Most notably, the bill mandates that all licensed vehicles must […]
Senate Bill 948, also known as the flood disclosures bill, would require landlords, condominium developers and mobile home park owners to disclose details about a property’s potential flood damages before tenants sign any leasing agreements. If a landlord does not disclose the risk of flooding or potential damages and a […]
The Florida Senate is moving forward with new legislation for restrictions on THC products with Senate Bill 438, which seeks to regulate packaging, advertising, sales locations and product testing standards to improve consumer safety. The bill was introduced by Sen. Colleen Burton, R-Lakeland, as her third attempt to add […]