2024 Florida Legislative Session

The bill adds time limits to the length of ethics investigations, requires sworn affidavits to launch complaints, and bans second-hand knowledge from being used in investigations.

The move to save about 200 jobs comes after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed money that pays for “legislative support services.” It was cut from the budget that starts July 1st.

The Legislature sent at least 27 healthcare bills to the governor.

“Safeguarding American Families Everywhere Act” (SAFE) will be part of the vehicle registration process.

One of the bills (SB 1764) targets “coordinated” events where 10 or more vehicles are involved in street takeovers. It will increase fines and potential jail time for people who participate. The measure will take effect July 1.

Supporters point to increased incidents of bears venturing into residential communities, while critics say the change will result in more deaths of the once-threatened bears.

The provision ramps up a previous measure that only applied to violent offenders.

The 2023 festival took place under the threat of legislation deemed unfriendly to Florida's LGBTQ-Plus community.

Data shows the governor and politicians across the political spectrum may be overselling the frequency of retail theft.

The declaration aims to bring awareness to the dangers of leaving kids unattended in vehicles.

The law takes effect on July 1.

The move brings Florida's law against stalking into the digital age, when inexpensive and widely available technology makes it easier than ever to track someone's movements minute by minute without their knowledge.