A gavel with the Floridan flag in the background. Photo: niroworld/Shutterstock.com On January 1, 2025, nine new Florida laws will go into effect, ranging from prohibiting children under the age of 14 from having social media accounts to prohibiting them from pestering first responders. Safeguarding Children Online This law forbids regulated social media companies from
Unemployment claim on computer screen – Courtesy: Blueee77/Shutterstock.com As the state Department of Commerce prepares to issue an October unemployment rate on Friday, Florida’s first-time unemployment claims decreased last week. The revised figure of 6,841 claims filed in Florida during the week ending November 2 was lowered to 6,356 claims filed in Florida during the
Donald Trump – Credit: Gage Skidmore The political climate in Florida may be greatly impacted by President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of two Florida congressmen for possible Cabinet posts. Rep. Mike Waltz may serve as Trump’s national security adviser, while Sen. Marco Rubio is a candidate for secretary of state. Trump will nominate Rubio for the
Amendment 4 News – Abortion Rights Protest — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Bob Korn According to CBS News, Florida voters rejected Amendment 4 in the 2024 election, which means the state’s ban on abortions after six weeks will stay in effect. At least 60 percent of voters did not support the amendment, which aimed to codify
Judge’s gavel with marijuana leaf next to it – Photo: TANYARICO/Shutterstock.com According to NBC News, a ballot-box attempt to legalize marijuana usage for recreational purposes in Florida has failed. Amendment 3, which would have legalized marijuana manufacturing and recreational use in the state, did not receive the 60 percent of voters required to pass a
Senator Rick Scott – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Hunter Crenian The incumbent U.S. Sen. Rick Scott defeated former Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell to win reelection on Tuesday. As of 8:15 p.m., the Florida Division of Elections’ website showed that Scott had won with 55 percent of the vote, more than the 42 percent
Rick Scott – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by lev radin To save his seat in the U.S. Senate, incumbent Senator Rick Scott will face off against former Democratic congressman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in a battle that will be highly followed. Given that Democrats have historically held a narrow majority in the Senate, the outcome of the
Large marijuana grow operation – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Canna Obscura On election day, Florida will become the 25th state to legalize adult recreational marijuana use if a sufficient number of Floridians vote “yes” on Amendment 3. For a number of reasons, a long line of lawmakers and detractors, including Governor Ron DeSantis, have
Homeless community in Downtown Miami – Courtesy: Felix Mizioznikov – Shutterstock On Tuesday, a new rule in Florida went into effect that forbids homeless individuals from sleeping outside. House Bill 1365 forbids camping in parks, on sidewalks, or on public roads. It is mandatory for local governments to provide transitional housing that forbids drug use.
Judge’s gavel with marijuana leaf next to it – Photo: TANYARICO/Shutterstock.com Residents of Florida will vote for more than simply the president on November 5. Along with five other amendments, they will also decide whether to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Here, we examine Amendment 3, its implications, and the current legal framework in Florida.