2017 Florida Legislature

The Florida Legislature is cancelling upcoming committee meetings ahead of Hurricane Irma. Lawmakers’ preparations for the 2018 session will have to wait.

A Senate Republican on Tuesday proposed allowing patients to stay in ambulatory surgical centers for up to 24 hours, likely refueling a debate about…

Scientists with Mote Marine Laboratory will begin a yearlong effort this summer to restore about 25,000 corals in the Florida Keys. State lawmakers...

As both sides of the Stand Your Ground issue weigh in, what impact could a Florida judge calling legislative changes to the state’s Stand Your Ground...

Gov. Rick Scott late Friday signed 13 bills, including a 59-page health care bill that is linked to the new state budget.The so-called “conforming” bill…

A new law signed today requires public notification within 24 hours of pollution incidents.

A gun rights group is declaring victory, after Governor Rick Scott signed a Stand Your Ground-related bill into law last week.

Florida will have 10 additional marijuana operators — more than double the number of the state's current vendors — within four months, under a medical…

Governor Rick Scott recently signed a bill into law requiring autism awareness training for Florida’s law enforcement officers. But, some may not see...

A Florida lawmaker is hoping the state legislature will take up a refiled gun control bill during this week’s special session.