National attention last late year was fixed on numerous unidentified drones that buzzed over New Jersey The flying objects sparked conspiracy theories about weapons of mass destruction and government spying. Now, Tristan Wood reports a proposal in the Florida Legislature would steepen criminal penalties for drone misuse in the sunshine state.
Two aging Florida parents are fighting for their son to be able to get insulin shots for his diabetes, administered by the caregivers in a group home. Margie Menzel reports a bill under consideration in the state legislature could help make that happen.
Proposed legislation would change state law relating to comprehensive planning, land use regulations, and homeowners’ associations. Critics say the bill would hurt communities by restricting local government control over development. As an example, Central Florida Public Media’s Molly Duerig [DURR-igg] tells us how the proposal would undo Orange County’s new rural boundary.
Florida lawmakers are extending last year’s protections for kids online. A measure moving forward this year would force teens to give up access to their personal messages on social media. Adrian Andrews has the latest.
A key committee in the Florida Senate has passed a bill that targets diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) efforts at medical schools and in state-agency contracts.
Progressive groups in Miami accused the Florida legislature in a lawsuit of illegally gerrymandering Latino voting districts. Now, they’re set to have their day in court, as WLRN’s Joshua Ceballos reports.