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Under a school system policy guide at the time, the parents were not informed of the social transition at school.

Each year, the legislature passes or renews exemptions that keep certain information private. Florida’s Sunshine Law is meant to ensure transparency, allow public participation, and foster public ...

Last May, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Trooper’s Law and Dexter’s Law ― laws against animal cruelty ― and both laws went into effect Oct. 1. Veterinarian Jack Schmidt of the St. Augustine Animal Clinic ...

The investigation into Tampa’s top code enforcement officer is “related” to the August arrest of another employee in the department,an attorney for the codes boss confirmed Thursday. Keith O’Connor, ...

A Florida appeals court panel declared the state's ban on openly carrying firearms unconstitutional. The ruling has created confusion and inconsistencies with existing state gun laws. Restrictions on ...

While certain restrictions on the open carry of firearms were declared unconstitutional earlier this month, legislation to tweak Florida’s existing open carry law could be coming. And state ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Several new laws have taken effect in Florida, including Trooper’s Law, which makes it a felony to abandon a dog during a natural disaster. In addition to Trooper’s Law, House Bill ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Nearly 30 new laws went into effect today in Florida, including five aimed at protecting children from predators. One, even upping the sentencing for those convicted to capital ...

LONG THEY CAN POTENTIALLY LAST. TIME RIGHT NOW IS 605 AND TODAY SEVERAL NEW LAWS ARE NOW IN EFFECT RIGHT HERE IN FLORIDA, AND THEY COVER EVERYTHING FROM DRUNK DRIVING TO LEAVING PETS BEHIND IN ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Following the latest Legislative session in Florida, nearly 30 new state laws took effect on Wednesday. Many of these laws either establish new crimes or impose harsher penalties ...

CALIFANO, WPBF 25 NEWS. TOMORROW IS OCTOBER 1ST. THAT MEANS SEVERAL NEW STATE LAWS TAKE EFFECT. THAT INCLUDES TWO LAWS THAT WILL IMPACT CRIMINAL PENALTIES, INCLUDING THE DEATH PENALTY. REPORTER RACHEL ...