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A proposal to allow people to carry guns in Florida without state concealed-weapons licenses is poised to pass the House on Friday.

A senate committee approved a proposal on Wednesday that would establish more requirements for university-sponsored speakers and events.

Listen: Update: On Thursday evening after this story aired St. Pete City Council passed the housing-density increase. The St Petersburg city council will vote on a measure to increase housing density in the city, however,...

Adult performance legislation Yesterday, a state Senate panel gave initial approval to a bill that would allow the state to revoke licenses of businesses that admit children to “adult” live performances. It comes amid a...

Journalist Ben Montgomery was fired by Axios Media for calling out a DeSantis press agent for sending out propaganda, not press releases. Why are journalists afraid to speak the truth to power?

The Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality, or HOPE is composed of 25 interfaith and interracial member congregations. They sought to get commitments from local public officials to attain criminal justice reform, housing and mental...

A new bill might make it legal for Minor League Baseball players in Florida to be paid less than minimum wage.

Concerns about affordable housing and lack of transportation options often focus on young people, but the AARP Florida says those issues also disproportionately affect aging residents. Jeff Johnson drops some knowledge. 

A Florida Senate panel advanced a bill to allow the state to revoke licenses of businesses that admit children to drag shows.

A subcommittee in the Florida House advanced a bill that funds efforts to protect historic African-American cemeteries.

Attorneys for the state told the Florida Supreme Court that a 2021 law about protests that turn violent would not apply to peaceful demonstrators,

A universal school voucher bill (HB 1 / SB 202) is sailing through the Florida legislature.