Ron DeSantis

The law goes into effect July 1. Bill sponsor Sen. Jay Collins says it will help ensure children's safety.

Florida is already preparing to defend its new social media ban for kids under 14. The law targets features like infinite scrolling and likes, which House Speaker Paul Renner believes feed addictive behaviors

The initiative was a priority of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, who touted plans to help grow Florida’s health care workforce, increase access and incentivize innovation.

Attorney General Ashley Moody's office and abortion opponents are urging justices to consider another part of the state constitution that they say could apply to proposed ballot amendment.

Gov. Ron DeSantis indicates it would be unhealthy to allow children to remain "wedded to a handful of social media apps.”

Gov. Ron DeSantis has until March 27 to sign, veto or allow the legislation to become law without his signature.

Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill that would have removed kids under 16 from having accounts regardless of parental approval. After a compromise with House Speaker Paul Renner, 14- and 15-year-olds can create accounts with consent.

The governor is expected to veto the bill, but a Senate procedural move would allow lawmakers to add a negotiated proposal to a related bill that had been in a Senate committee.

The governor has until March 1 to decide whether to sign the proposal, a priority of House Speaker Paul Renner, who argues social media harms children’s mental health and can be used by sexual predators.

Gov. Ron DeSantis called on the Legislature to allocate $230 million to cancer-centered initiatives championed by his wife, Casey, a breast cancer survivor.