Sam Sachs
WFLA NEWS
Tampa, FL, United States
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Florida senator proposes right to die legislation for terminal patients
A Florida senator is proposing adding a fifth option for terminal patients: the right to a “death with dignity.” → Read More
Egg prices fall nearly 7% as US inflation rises
The monthly inflation report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that across all sectors, prices for consumers were up 6% since last year. → Read More
Rent costs in US see smallest gains since 2021, Tampa prices up 4%
Tampa rent levels remain on the upswing, surpassing national increases. → Read More
Florida law requiring gun buyers to be 21 upheld in federal court
A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of keeping Florida’s restrictions on gun purchases passed after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre. → Read More
Florida considers changing start times for middle and high school
A Florida bill filed for the March legislative session could mean a change to start times for middle and high school students. → Read More
Florida considers changing start times for middle and high school
A Florida bill filed for the March legislative session could mean a change to start times for middle and high school students. → Read More
Florida ‘blogger’ bill draws criticism across political aisle
A bill filed that would require bloggers who profit off of their work while covering Florida’s elected officials is drawing criticism from across the political aisle, including from prominent Republicans. → Read More
Florida bill defines drag shows as ‘serious danger to public health & safety’ for kids
A Florida lawmaker wants to define drag performances as an “immediate, serious danger to public health” for children. → Read More
Federal court to expedite Warren’s appeal in lawsuit against DeSantis
Suspended state attorney Andrew Warren’s ongoing fight against Gov. Ron DeSantis to be reinstated to office will have a faster process in federal court. → Read More
Florida lawmakers want to ban transgender residents from changing birth certificates
“The sex recorded on a birth certificate must be the person’s biological sex at birth and may only be changed in the case of a scrivener’s error.” → Read More
Over 2,600 migrants intercepted in Florida since January, officials say
Since Jan. 6, more than 2,600 migrants have made their way to Florida outside of official immigration channels and were intercepted by state agents. → Read More
State efforts to make more affordable housing might skip Florida Keys
A bill filed Wednesday could block the Florida Keys as a place for affordable housing construction, even though county officials say it’s one of the biggest issues in the area. → Read More
Florida bill would require bloggers who write about governor to register with the state
Florida Sen. Jason Brodeur (R-Lake Mary) wants bloggers who write about Gov. Ron DeSantis, Attorney General Ashley Moody, and other members of the Florida executive cabinet or legislature to register with the state or face fines. → Read More
Florida bill targets union due collections for public school teachers, some nurses
A Florida senator filed a bill to limit and regulate union due collections for public employees, but exempts law enforcement, firefighters, and corrections employees. → Read More
Florida lawmakers introduce bill to define what ‘sex’ is in state education code
Florida lawmakers have filed legislation to redefine the meaning of sex for the purpose of state education curriculum, as it pertains to identity and gender. → Read More
Tampa residents can save hundreds of dollars by having roommate, study says
A study of housing affordability across the U.S. showed that renters can save more by rooming together than living apart. Where does Tampa stand? → Read More
Floridians budgeting more for groceries than people in most states: study
According to a study of grocery prices and how much you take to the bank, Floridians are spending more than most of the country on food. → Read More
More students are being Baker Acted every year in Tampa Bay, across Florida
In Tampa Bay, children make up 20% to nearly 30% of all examinations. → Read More
Florida senator introduces legislation for ‘Teachers’ Bill of Rights’
Florida Sen. Alexis Calatayud (R-Miami) introduced legislation to create a “Teachers’ Bill of Rights.” → Read More
Tampa man pleads guilty to trying to give funds, firearms to ISIS
A Tampa man has pleaded guilty in federal court for trying to provide funding and firearms to ISIS. → Read More