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Bills Making It Illegal To Recreationally Shoot Guns In Backyards Clear First...
A bill making it illegal to discharge a firearm for recreational purposes in residential neighborhoods cleared its first committees in the House and Senate Wednesday. But, it comes with some concerns.
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Florida Prosecutors Keeping Eye On Bills Relating To Stand Your Ground,...
Some Florida lawmakers are hoping to revive an effort that could change the role of State Attorneys prosecuting a “Stand Your Ground” case. And, some prosecutors are also against another bill giving...
View ArticleAhead Of Upcoming Session, Top DCF Officials Looking At More Child Welfare...
The head of Florida’s child welfare agency says he’s still in the process of reforming the Florida Department of Children and Families and it’s going to take a lot of work. Florida lawmakers got that...
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Lawmakers Looking To Build On Florida Law Extending Foster Care Age
It’s been almost two years since a law took effect extending the age for foster care youth in the system. Florida lawmakers are now looking to build on that effort.
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After Drawing Concerns, Backyard Gun Ranges Bill Could Go Through More Changes
A bipartisan group of Florida lawmakers say a gun bill filed for the 2016 legislative session is a good start, but it needs more work.
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Will Bill Making Changes To Florida's 10-20-Life Law Affect Previous Cases?
Florida lawmakers are hoping to continue moving a bill forward aimed at changing Florida’s minimum mandatory sentencing rules. It comes on the heels of a recent decision by the state’s Executive Board...
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As Florida Lawmakers Work On Another Reform Proposal, Prison Chief Urges Caution
Florida lawmakers are hoping to further reform Florida’s troubled prison system with a proposal currently in the works. But, there’s at least one area of the bill that’s giving the head of the prison...
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Stone Crab Season Opens With New Rules, Some Guidance
Thursday marked the start of stone crab claw harvest season for recreational and commercial use in state and federal waters.
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Florida Congressmen Talk 'Holding Pattern' In House Speaker Race
There’s a lot of speculation surrounding outgoing House Speaker John Boehner’s replacement. But, some Florida Congressmen hopes that decision will come soon.
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Starting In Panhandle This Weekend, Ben Carson To Visit Florida Cities For...
Starting this weekend, Republican presidential hopeful Ben Carson is slated to be in Florida as part of a book tour.
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Attorney General Bondi Kicks Off Annual Two-Day Human Trafficking Summit
Attorney General Pam Bondi, Governor Rick Scott, and a number of state officials and stakeholders kicked off a two-day Human Trafficking Summit in Tampa Thursday.
View ArticleAs Part Of Manatee Awareness Month, Boaters Urged To Lookout For Migrating...
November is Manatee Awareness Month, and Florida wildlife officials want boaters to be aware of manatees on the move during their migration period.
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Bills Aimed At Helping Florida's Juvenile Offenders Pass First Senate Panel
A pair of proposals meant to help juvenile offenders passed their first Senate panels.
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Revived Body Cameras Bill Passes First House Panel
A bill requiring law enforcement agencies that use body cameras to have guidelines and procedures in place passed its first House committee Wednesday.
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Bill Making Changes To Florida's 10-20-Life Law Passes First House Panel
A bill aimed at eliminating the unintended consequences of Florida’s 10-20-Life law in self-defense claims unanimously passed its first House panel Wednesday.
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Gov. Scott Pledges Funds To Help FDLE With Rape Kits Backlog
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is thanking Governor Rick Scott for pledging millions of dollars to help process thousands of untested rape kits.
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Mixed Reactions As Lawmaker Revives Effort To Ban Minors From Tanning Beds
A Florida lawmaker is hoping to bring back a discussion about the best way to prevent skin cancer in younger people. Her measure bans minors from using tanning beds.
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Lawmakers Seek To 'Update' Law Regarding Pledge Of Allegiance In Florida Schools
Some Florida lawmakers are looking to fix what they call an outdated law related to saying the “Pledge of Allegiance” in schools.
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Bill Making Changes To Florida's 10-20-Life Law Heads To House Floor
A bill making changes to Florida’s 10-20-Life law is now heading to the House floor.
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Gov. Scott Signs Bill Into Law Helping Dozier Families, Taking Care Of...
Families who want to rebury their loved ones who initially were buried at the now-closed Dozier School for Boys will be reimbursed, after Governor Rick Scott signed a bill into law doing just that....
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