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

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

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

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

A bill prohibiting minors under 16 from using social media is advanced in Florida

Young woman using social media apps – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by: 13_Phunkod On Wednesday, lawmakers in Florida advanced a bill that would make it illegal for young teenagers to have accounts on social media sites and mandate that all other users provide proof of age. The law forbids minors under the age of sixteen

Democrats’ startling election victory causes “earthquake” in Florida

Florida Democrats win election in state house (Not pictured) Florida Senate – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Cheri Alguire On Tuesday, Florida Democrat Tom Keen defeated Republican opponent Erika Booth in the state house, flipping District 35 by 11,390 votes to 10,800. Booth announced her loss in the special election brought about by former Republican representative for

Some Florida students are switching to a four-day school week

Volusia County, Florida, school switches to four-day week – Wide Angle View Of High School Students Sitting At Desks In Classroom Using Laptops — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Monkey Business Images Some pupils in Volusia County, Florida, have a shorter school week. The weekend officially begins when the bell rings at the conclusion of the day

New Black history standards adopted by the Florida Board of Education are criticized as “a big step backward”

Classroom – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by smolaw A new set of guidelines for how Black history should be taught in the state’s public schools, which the Florida Board of Education adopted, drew criticism from advocates for education and civil rights who believed that pupils should be able to understand the “full truth” of American

What you need to know before Florida’s new carry law goes into effect

Man with concealed carry permit application and pistol gun firearm Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo by ja-images The new “constitutional carry” law that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law earlier this year is scheduled to go into effect on July 1. Previously punishable as a third-degree crime, the bill (HB 543) now permits some Floridians to

Florida House backs lowering the age to purchase guns

Guns – Permitless Carry – Protestors rallying for gun control – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Heidi Besen In a vote to undo a controversial move made following the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in 2018, the Florida House approved a bill on Friday that would lower the legal

Florida bill proposes 12-month school plan for elementary students

Florida bill proposes longer schooling – Elementary school kids in a classroom raising their hands – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Monkey Business Images TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate started debating a plan on Tuesday that would implement a trial year-round school program at a few primary schools. “The purpose of the program is for