- Florida House approves lowering rifle-buying age to 18The Florida House passed a measure to lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 to buy rifles and other “long” guns, voting to scrap a change passed after the 2018 school shooting in Parkland. ... read more
- Florida lawmakers approve controversial election bill that clears way for DeSantis to run for presidentThe Florida House on Friday gave final approval to a major elections bill that would place additional restrictions on voter-registration groups and help clear the way for Gov. Ron DeSantis to potentially run for president in 2024. ... read more
- 26 apply for Broward schools superintendentSeveral candidates for Broward Schools superintendent are local candidates, including longtime Broward administrator Valerie Wanza. ... read more
- Florida lawmakers may postpone tougher high school graduation rules for class of 2023The Florida Legislature is considering a bill to ease graduation requirements for class of 2023, recognizing impact of COVID-19 pandemic. ... read more
- DeSantis has this advantage over Trump in 2024. Few are talking about it.While Gov. Ron DeSantis has yet to announce his expected 2024 bid for president, his political network is already trying to exploit this requirement as a selling point against likely GOP rival Donald Trump. ... read more
- Biden approves major disaster declaration, FEMA assistance for Broward CountyPresident Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Broward County on Friday, making federal money available for individuals affected by the flooding two weeks ago, as well as state and local governments. ... read more
- Here’s how FAU’s Final Four appearance is helping it get more money and prestigeFAU officials hope to leverage their school's athletic success, becoming more selective, while also improving sports and student life facilities. ... read more
- Gillum trial: Official says PR firm was active in campaignA former campaign official for Andrew Gillum testified Thursday that a public relations agency owner charged alongside the former Democratic nominee for governor was actively involved in the campaign’s get-out-the-vote efforts. ... read more
- Split federal appeals court rules Florida’s new elections law did not intentionally discriminate against Black votersAn appeals court on Thursday overturned the bulk of a federal judge’s ruling that a 2021 Florida elections law was intended to discriminate against Black voters, finding that he relied on “fatally flawed” analyses and “out-of-context” statements by legislators. ... read more
- Florida House sends $1.4 billion tax relief package to SenateThe Florida House Thursday unanimously approved a $1.4 billion tax package that contains a long list of exemptions for consumers and businesses that both Democrats and Republicans praised as a “true tax relief for consumers.” ... read more
- Gov. DeSantis: Disney lawsuit is ‘political’ and has no meritGov. Ron DeSantis attempted to shrug off Disney’s federal lawsuit against Florida on Thursday, calling it a politically motivated effort without merit. ... read more
- Scattered thunderstorms, rain could dampen weekend events in South FloridaThunderstorms and rain will be possible every afternoon from Thursday to Monday, with heightened chances in Broward over the weekend, a potential obstacle for South Floridians planning to spend their afternoon at the annual Air & Sea Show ... read more
- New video shows suspect car used in murder of West Park teenagerDetectives released footage of the car used in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old while he was riding an electric scooter in West Park. The video shows a light gray Toyota Corolla passing by a fence on a residential street, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. ... read more
- Many workers could see pay cut if Florida ends local ‘living wage’ lawsUnion leaders are warning that “hundreds of thousands” of workers across Florida would be forced to take a pay cut if state legislators pass a bill that would prevent local governments from mandating their own minimum wages. ... read more
- Can sneakers help bridge the partisan fractions that divide America? Yes, says sneakerhead and congressman Jared MoskowitzJared Moskowitz, a suit-and-sneaker-wearing congressman from South Florida, is launching the Bipartisan Congressional Sneaker Caucus. If Democrats and Republicans can come together through a shared love of the footwear, he hopes they might develop connections that ultimately help bridge the divides over major issues facing the country. ... read more
- Florida Senate approves controversial elections billThe Florida Senate on Wednesday approved a sweeping elections bill aimed at continuing Republican leaders’ efforts to crack down on voter-registration groups and ensuring Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn’t have to resign from office to run for president. ... read more
- ‘Angry Patriot Hippie’ sentenced to 18 months for threatening to shoot FBI agents investigating Jan. 6 attackA Boca Raton woman has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after a jury found she was guilty of threatening to shoot FBI agents who planned to interview her about the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. ... read more
- FAU had right to close campus during height of COVID pandemic, Florida appeals court says in rejecting student lawsuitAn appeals court Wednesday rejected a class-action lawsuit that Florida Atlantic University students filed because of a campus shutdown early in the COVID-19 pandemic. ... read more
- Disney sues DeSantis in federal court over Reedy Creek takeoverDisney accuses DeSantis of running a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” in the feud over the Reedy Creek Improvement District. ... read more
- Butch Samp, owner of The Floridian diner in Fort Lauderdale, diesFloridian owner Butch Samp remembered: 'He was a cult figure in Fort Lauderdale.' ... read more