Under the new ordinance, first-time offenders will be fined $100. There's a $200 fine for a second offense and a $300 fine for additional violations.

As president, Lowe-Minor, who is married to Leon County Commissioner Rick Minor, hopes to fight misinformation, expand ballot access and restore trust in the election process.

The measure passed Legislature unanimously but has not yet reached the governor's desk.

AG James Uthmeier had sent out a memo saying the judge was legally wrong and that he couldn't prevent police officers and deputies from enforcing the law.

Charter schools are public schools often run by private operators. Lawmakers in 2017 created the schools of hope program to serve children in areas with “persistently low-performing” traditional public schools.

Only registered voters who live District 5 are eligible to vote in the Sept. 5 election. Henderson, who died last week at age 60, was elected in 2023.

Authorities can't enforce a new Florida law making it a misdemeanor for people in the U.S. illegally to enter the state while the law is being challenged in court. That's according to two new rulings.

Lawmakers crafted a compromise budget and tax cut package, which would save taxpayers and reduce state revenues by an estimated $1.3 billion a year, according to legislative staff.

It would take effect with the July 1 start of the 2025-2026 fiscal year but remains subject to vetoes from Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The issue of lawmaker safety has drawn national attention after a gunman murdered former Minnesota Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband early Saturday at their home and shot Democratic Sen. John Hoffman and his wife at their home

A trial involving claims that State Senate District 16 was racially gerrymandered concluded. Although this is about one district, the anticipated decision could potentially shape Florida's future.

The city plans to install 14 school zone cameras and 8 more red light cameras, bringing its total to 41.