Jim Saunders

A divided appeals court Wednesday revived a lawsuit that alleges a South Florida city’s zoning restrictions on where a gun shop could operate violated a state law that prevents local regulation of firearms.

In a recent brief, FDEP disputes that the department, which in recent years gained permitting authority over septic systems, has violated the Endangered Species Act.

A federal judge has rejected a request by Florida corrections officials to dismiss a class-action lawsuit alleging that the state has violated inmates' rights due to hot conditions at a prison in Miami-Dade County.

An injunction barring the enforcement of Florida’s drag-show ban will remain in effect after a federal appeals court ruled that the law is likely unconstitutional.

Nuñez, who left her role as lieutenant governor to become interim president, has been selected by the search committee due to her proven leadership and qualifications.

A federal appeals court has rejected allegations of false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress against Celebrity Cruises in a lawsuit filed by two Filipino crew members who were forced to remain on board during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A federal appeals court has sided with Tesla in a lawsuit filed by the father of Barrett Riley, who died in a car crash on Florida A1A in Fort Lauderdale. The lawsuit was in part due to the activation of a speed limiter on the Tesla Model S, which would have prevented the car from going more than 85 mph.

Florida lawmakers have approved bills that would require cities and counties to allow granny flats, or accessory dwelling units, in single-family residential areas.

State higher-education leaders and university trustees have fired back at a lawsuit that alleges a 2023 law targeting diversity, equity and inclusion issues at universities violates the First Amendment.

A federal appeals court rejected a constitutional challenge by a Monroe County commercial fisherman to Florida rules about pompano fishing in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Justices issued an order agreeing to hear the appeal by Terry Hubbard, who went to the Supreme Court in October after the 4th District Court of Appeal ruled that charges against him should move forward.

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody's office challenges Starbucks' race-based hiring practices. The case is now in administrative court.