In order to fill positions left vacant by unauthorized immigrants, Florida is considering repealing some of its child labor rules

Posted on by Chris J. | 2870 Views | 12 min read

Child labor laws – Teen working in grocery store – Courtesy: Shutterstock — BearFotos For years, Florida has been taking action against companies that hire illegal immigrants. However, that created a challenge for the state’s enterprises, who are in dire need of employees to fill low-paying and frequently unappealing positions. Children could be the answer,

Florida drivers might soon need to have two license plates on their vehicles

Posted on by Krystal S | 6807 Views | 12 min read

Florida License Plates — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Lutsenko_Oleksandr TALLAHASSEE, FL – Florida may mandate that cars in the state carry two license plates as part of a plan intended to assist authorities in apprehending hit-and-run drivers. The “Lilly Glaubach Act,” named for a 13-year-old Tampa girl who was hit by a car while

A new measure in Florida would permit medical marijuana users to cultivate their own cannabis at home

Posted on by Simcha K | 11867 Views | 8 min read

Judge’s gavel with marijuana leaf next to it – Photo: TANYARICO/Shutterstock.com Some individuals would be able to grow marijuana at home under a new bill that was submitted to the Florida Senate. After voters rejected an amendment to legalize marijuana for adults 21 and older, lawmakers are now working to increase access to the drug

Matt Gaetz of Florida resigns from his House position after being appointed attorney general by Trump

Posted on by Simcha K | 12343 Views | 26 min read

Office of the Attorney General sign (Matt Gaetz not pictured) — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Heidi Besen Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida is President-elect Donald Trump’s unexpected and very contentious choice to be the U.S. attorney general, potentially igniting a Senate confirmation battle. In order to start the process of finding a replacement for

Florida’s Senate race is won by Rick Scott

Posted on by Krystal S | 6574 Views | 17 min read

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

Debbie Mucarsel-Powell and Rick Scott compete in the US Senate race in Florida

Posted on by Chris J. | 5852 Views | 9 min read

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

Donald Trump Experiences Florida Primary Loss

Posted on by Melissa P | 10725 Views | 7 min read

Ron DeSantis addresses a crowd while President Donald Trump watches at a rally in Tampa, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jctabb A candidate supported by former President Donald Trump for the Florida state Senate lost the Republican primary to one supported by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. As of Tuesday night, after over 95

A bill to define antisemitism is unanimously passed by the Florida Senate

Posted on by Mike D. | 9023 Views | 10 min read

Antisemitism Sign — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Christopher Penler A bill that the Senate overwhelmingly approved on Wednesday would define antisemitism in Florida law. The bill’s proponent cautioned that if attacks against Jews rise, other groups would become the target of radicalism. A number of states, including Florida, are attempting to define antisemitism. Gov.

Bill to ban minors under 16 using social media is passed by the Florida Senate

Posted on by Chris J. | 9369 Views | 16 min read

Social media apps on screen – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Twin Design After the state Senate approved a bill on Thursday that would prohibit adolescents under the age of 16 from using popular social media platforms without parental consent, Florida is on the approach of enacting one of the strictest prohibitions on minors using

Florida’s vacation rental laws might alter as a result of a proposed bill

Posted on by Krystal S | 8400 Views | 10 min read

Real estate rental property – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Kristi Blokhin As legislators attempt to regulate thousands of rental houses throughout Florida this month, the adage “we live where the vacation” is becoming more relevant. A bill to preempt local governments and give the state control over vacation rentals, including advertising, registration, parking, and