/tags/2023-florida-legislative-session 2023 Florida Legislative Session en-US SA���ʴ�ı Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:52:26 GMT /government-politics/2023-06-29/florida-permitless-carry-gun-law Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit starting on Saturday, July 1, 2023. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:52:26 GMT /government-politics/2023-06-29/florida-permitless-carry-gun-law Talia Blake /education/2023-06-28/florida-rules-tiktok-drag-shows The Florida Department of Education has released a series of proposed rules banning the social media app and restricting “adult live performances” during field trips. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:46:54 GMT /education/2023-06-28/florida-rules-tiktok-drag-shows The News Service of Florida /health/2023-06-05/desantis-veto-bill-medical-titles The bill was sparked by efforts to draw distinctions between optometrists and ophthalmologists. Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:06:00 GMT /health/2023-06-05/desantis-veto-bill-medical-titles News Service of Florida /education/2023-05-19/new-law-makes-changes-to-high-school-sports-in-florida-and-allows-prayer-before-games The law gives the state more power over a group that governs high school sports. Gov. DeSantis signed the bill at Cambridge Christian School in Tampa, which is involved in a legal battle over praying before games. Fri, 19 May 2023 14:10:57 GMT /education/2023-05-19/new-law-makes-changes-to-high-school-sports-in-florida-and-allows-prayer-before-games Stephanie Colombini /florida-news/2023-05-16/florida-lawmakers-revamp-law-protecting-police-from-budget-cuts Florida lawmakers have approved revamping a 2021 law aimed at shielding police departments from budget cuts as a group of cities question the legislation's constitutionality. Tue, 16 May 2023 19:25:12 GMT /florida-news/2023-05-16/florida-lawmakers-revamp-law-protecting-police-from-budget-cuts Jim Saunders /immigration/2023-05-12/a-florida-federal-judge-has-temporarily-blocked-federal-immigration-policy A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order against a new Biden administration policy that would lead to large numbers of migrants being released into the U.S. Fri, 12 May 2023 15:00:00 GMT /immigration/2023-05-12/a-florida-federal-judge-has-temporarily-blocked-federal-immigration-policy The News Service of Florida /health/2023-05-11/desantis-signs-bill-targeting-mandates-as-covid-19-emergency-expires Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that includes issues such as barring businesses and government agencies from requiring people to take COVID-19 tests or wear masks to enter their facilities. Thu, 11 May 2023 21:00:00 GMT /health/2023-05-11/desantis-signs-bill-targeting-mandates-as-covid-19-emergency-expires Jim Saunders, Tom Urban /south-florida/2023-05-11/a-second-lawsuit-challenges-a-new-florida-law-that-places-more-restrictions-on-unions Three unions representing workers in South Florida filed a lawsuit in Leon County circuit court, hours after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the law. Thu, 11 May 2023 13:45:41 GMT /south-florida/2023-05-11/a-second-lawsuit-challenges-a-new-florida-law-that-places-more-restrictions-on-unions Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida /immigration/2023-05-10/gov-desantis-signs-controversial-measure-targeting-immigration With a federal change expected to lead to a surge in migrants crossing the country’s southern border, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a controversial bill that targets illegal immigration. Wed, 10 May 2023 21:28:30 GMT /immigration/2023-05-10/gov-desantis-signs-controversial-measure-targeting-immigration Jim Saunders/News Service of Florida /health/2023-04-28/florida-bill-immigration-status Medical providers in Florida are speaking out against an immigration bill requiring patients to mark on a hospital form whether they are undocumented. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:02:00 GMT /health/2023-04-28/florida-bill-immigration-status Verónica Zaragovia