Florida Senate

The Florida Senate has passed a bill that would require the state Department of Environmental Protection to promptly notify the public after a pollution…

Florida patients may be able to vape or munch on medical-marijuana products but they almost certainly won't be allowed to light up joints or take bong…

Dr. Celeste Philip's confirmation process to remain Florida's Surgeon General has completed its first step.The Senate's Health Policy Committee voted 5-0…

The House and Senate are in a stand-off, for now, about a controversial bill dealing with “stand your ground” self-defense cases.The two chambers have…

A bill is headed to Gov. Rick Scott that would allow the use of "therapy" and "facility" dogs in courts to help provide support for children who testify…

A revised measure that seeks to create a "deep" water-storage project south of Lake Okeechobee — and win support from the House and people throughout the…

After senators quickly approved the proposal, the Florida House could be poised to pass a bill that would shift a key burden of proof in "stand your…

A Senate panel Wednesday signed off on an initial health and human-services budget proposal that counts on the federal government approving $607 million…

With backing from physician groups and small businesses, a Senate panel Tuesday approved allowing "direct primary care" agreements between doctors and…

Just hours after the annual legislative session starts Tuesday, a Senate committee will take up a bill that would ban fracking in Florida.The Senate…