Ryan Dailey | News Service of Florida

Democrats immediately objected to the appointment of Tina Descovich to the Florida Commission on Ethics. Moms for Liberty has been a major player in controversies about attempts to remove or review books at schools.

State education officials have approved two rules that could help set the stage for special magistrates to hear disputes about issues such as parents' objections to school library books.

Florida’s restrictions on instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity have “effectively banned” an Advanced Placement psychology course throughout the state, according to the organization that develops the college-level courses offered to high-school students.

The Economic Club of Florida hosted a discussion about laws in Florida and other states that allow college athletes to be paid for use of their names, images and likenesses.

Amid a pause in Florida Atlantic University’s search for a new president, leaders of a First Amendment group and a national higher-education association are pointing to a controversial new law shielding presidential candidates’ identities as harmful to public trust and academic freedom.

The governor also signed a separate bill that will prevent colleges and universities from requiring “political loyalty” tests for students and employees as a condition of admission or employment.

The Florida House passed a measure that would put new requirements on universities related to debates and other campus forums.

A measure moving forward in the Florida House would allow pregnant women convicted of felonies to seek to delay going to prison for up to three months after giving birth.

At Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed bill HB 1 — a massive expansion of Florida’s school voucher programs, while Democrats and other opponents continued to warn about the potential costs of the plan.

Florida's rejection of an African American studies course continued to draw criticism Wednesday, as Black lawmakers, religious leaders and civil-rights leader Al Sharpton led a march to the Capitol. Sharpton focused heavily on denouncing Gov. Ron DeSantis.

As a feud over an African American studies course continues between Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration and the College Board, the governor said Monday that Florida will "look to re-evaluate" its relationship with the organization.

A proposal that would allow Floridians to carry concealed firearms without licenses began moving through the state House, as a debate emerged about whether the bill lives up to the “constitutional carry” label given by supporters.