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Making History In The Florida House
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Just two weeks into the 2023 legislative session, the Florida House is making quick work of high-profile bills, including o [...]
House Republicans Gather Florida Parents’ Input Ahead Of Education Bill Vote
by Reagan Reese, SOURCE: TFP File Photo
Members of the Republican House Education and Workforce Committee and House Early Childhood, Elementary an [...]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Highlights Recovery Efforts Following Hurricane Ian
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis and Governor Ron DeSantis (TFP File)
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Fort Myers to highlight recovery effor [...]
International War Crimes Court Issues Arrest Warrant For Russian President Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin (TFP File)
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Put [...]
Hillsborough County State Attorney Suzy Lopez Cracks Down On Teen Gun Violence
13th Judicial Circuit State Attorney Suzy Lopez (TFP Photo)
TAMPA, Fla. - 13th Judicial Circuit State Attorney Suzy Lopez announced Friday a chang [...]
Florida School Book Rules Draws Challend From Teachers Union
School Library (TFP File Photo)
The Florida Education Association teachers union and two other groups said Friday they have filed a challenge agai [...]
Florida House, Senate Back Union Changes
Florida Senate (TFP File Photo)
Florida House and Senate panels Thursday approved bills that would make a series of controversial changes affectin [...]
Massive Florida School Voucher Program Poised To Pass House
Source: TFP File
The Florida House is on the cusp of passing a massive expansion of school-voucher programs that would make every student eligible [...]
Florida House Set To Pass Lawsuit Limits
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The House and Senate appeared Thursday to nail down a wide-ranging plan that would help shield businesses and insurance companies f [...]
Senate Committee Eyes Death Penalty In Florida Child-Rape Cases
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A Senate committee Monday will take up a bill that seeks to allow the death penalty for people who commit sexual battery on childre [...]