For the first time since the onset of the pandemic in 2020, Florida high school graduation rates rates have risen to new heights across the state. As students, educators and communities grappled with the unprecedented challenges posed by online learning, the students have managed to  persevere. According to the Florida […]

Florida state Rep. Chuck Brannan, R-Baker, a former sherif’s deputy, is the sponsor of two bills that would broaden Florida’s public records exemptions laws.   HB 1605 and HB 1607 would classify law enforcement officers as victims of a crime and exempt their names from public records under Marsy’s Law.   […]

In an attempt to further crack down on drunk driving penalties, state Senator Tom A. Wright, a Republican from Port Orange, has introduced Senate Bill 232, formally known as “An act relating to driving under the influence.”  The bill aims to establish guidelines for trial court judges accepting specified plea […]

The popular author, conservative commentator and former Fox News personality Bill O’Reilly had enthusiastically backed book restrictions in Florida schools. However, that was before he learned how ambiguous legal language and an official recommendation to “err on the side of caution” was causing districts to ban many publications. He also […]

In a significant move to safeguard the rights and well-being of pregnant women in custody, Florida Senator Shevrin D. Jones, a Democrat from Miami Gardens, has filed “Ava’s Law,” officially known as Senate Bill 100. It aims to address the unique needs of pregnant women within the criminal justice system […]

The northern mockingbird commonly found throughout much of North America has been the shared state bird for Florida, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas, but that may change. New legislation presented by Miami Republican Senator Alexis Calatayud posits that the American flamingo would be a much better fit as the official […]

State Rep. Diane Hart discussed legislative priorities for Florida’s Black Caucus at a news conference Wednesday in the Capitol’s fourth floor Rotunda.  Hart, along with other senators and representatives, took the lead in expressing concerns for key areas and initiatives that will shape their agenda for the state’s Black […]

Conversations surrounding informed decision-making and accountability within the healthcare system have been at the forefront of topics covered during the current legislative session. In an effort to ensure safe care for all, Florida state Senator Gayle Harrell, a Republican from Palm Beach, has introduced Senate Bill 952, also known as […]