Forrest Saunders
WPTV
Tallahassee, FL, United States
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Expansion of controversial 'Parental Rights in Education' law clears first committee
An expansion of Florida's controversial "Parental Rights in Education" law took a first step toward final passage Tuesday. → Read More
Vice President Kamala Harris condemns GOP plan to restrict abortion access in Florida
Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday condemned a plan to cut Florida's abortion access in the state Legislature this year. → Read More
Universal school voucher bill advances despite some concerns from Gov. Ron DeSantis
Universal school voucher bill made steady progress Wednesday, clearing two more committees, but the governor has some reservations. → Read More
Florida Republicans place target on school boards ahead of 2023 lawmaking session
Gov. Ron DeSantis has put a big bullseye on school boards in 2023. Not only is he pushing a new stable of candidates for the upcoming election cycle, but he's also eyeing major changes to the rules. → Read More
Gov. Ron DeSantis launches new book, ratcheting up 2024 speculation
Gov. Ron DeSantis is conducting lots of out-of-state travel in key primary states and this lawmaking session is jam-packed with his priorities. But is he running for president? → Read More
Tort reform bill seeks to balance Florida's 'judicial hellhole' while opponents call it gift to insurers
Florida's tort reform bill — championed by the governor — aims to cut incentives to sue and bring fairness to what he calls the state's "judicial hellhole." → Read More
Debate on permitless carry swirls after 3 killed, including television reporter and child, near Orlando
Following the shooting deaths of a broadcast journalist, 9-year-old and a 38-year-old woman near Orlando on Wednesday, there is renewed frustration. → Read More
Debate on permitless carry swirls following recent Orlando shooting
There is renewed frustration in DC and for some at the state capitol as the GOP-controlled legislature moves closer to approving permitless carry this year after Wednesday's deadly shooting in Orlando → Read More
Florida lawmaker seeks to codify ban on gender dysphoria treatments for minors
In the coming days, a Florida lawmaker plans to file a bill banning gender dysphoria treatments for transgender youth under 18. → Read More
Florida's plan for 'universal school choice' hits Republican concerns in Senate
Florida's GOP plan for "universal school choice" has run into concerns from fellow Republicans, which cleared its first Senate committee Tuesday. → Read More
Permitless carry bill expected to reach Gov. Ron DeSantis sooner rather than later
Republicans in the state Legislature this week are closing in on their goal of getting a permitless carry bill on the governor's desk sooner rather than later. → Read More
Florida House Republicans won't rule out new abortion bill this legislative session
With a little more than two weeks before this year's lawmaking session begins in Florida, there is still no abortion bill on the books — but don't rule it out. → Read More
Defense of Florida's Disney bill begins as criticism comes from Democrats, Republicans
The much-touted Disney bill, which strips away some of the company's special powers, is getting mixed reviews a day after its unveiling. → Read More
Disney bill arrives as Florida lawmakers gavel in for 7th special session in 1.5 years
Gov. Ron DeSantis would take control over the board of a special governing district Walt Disney World operates in Florida under a bill introduced Monday. → Read More
Disney, migrant relocation, election crimes and more expected in next week's special lawmaking session
Lawmakers will return to Tallahassee next week for another special session. This time they want to tackle much more than Disney's special privileges. → Read More
Florida lawmakers may return to Tallahassee next week for Disney special session
It sounds more and more likely Florida lawmakers will return as early as next week to strip away some of Disney's special district powers. → Read More
Florida Republicans offer 'constitutional carry' legislation for 2023 session
Florida Republicans are delivering on a promise to offer permit-less carry for gun owners this legislative session. → Read More
Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo unveils plan to tackle affordable housing 'crisis'
Florida's Senate president thinks she has a plan to tackle the state's affordable housing crisis, but Democrats already have concerns about the plan. → Read More
Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes teacher pay boost with deadline, new union rules
Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed Monday morning a K-12 education package for the upcoming legislative session that includes another boost to educator pay and a "Teachers' Bill of Rights." → Read More
New resiliency committee hopes to reduce hurricane recovery hurdles
Florida's new committees on resiliency will start digging into their core concerns, hearing from those hit by hurricanes and figuring out how to better prepare the state for the next big storm. → Read More