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Florida's Republican House Speaker Paul Renner discusses Gov. Ron DeSantis' veto of a bill that would have banned kids under 16 from social media regardless of parental consent, in Tallahassee, Fla., Friday, March 1, 2024. A new proposal lowers that age to 14. He was joined by Democratic Rep. Michele Rayner, left, and Republican Rep. Tyler Sirois, right. (AP Photo/Brendan Farrington)

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Social media ban for minors less restrictive in Florida lawmakers' second attempt
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON - Associated Press
Wed,03/06/24-6:01PM , 67 Reads
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Less than a week after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a social media ban for minors, Florida lawmakers sent him a new version on Wednesday that’s expected to withstand his scrutiny.
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Liberty Counsel founder and Chairman Mathew Staver speaks to reporters in front of the Florida Supreme Court after telling justices a proposed amendment to protect abortion rights should be kept off the ballot on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Brendan Farrington)

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Florida asks state Supreme Court to keep abortion rights amendment off the November ballot
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON - Associated Press
Tue,02/06/24-11:13PM , 71 Reads
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Lawyers trying to keep an abortion-rights measure off the Florida ballot told the state Supreme Court on Wednesday that the proposed amendment is deceptive, and that voters won't realize just how far it will expand access to the procedure.
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Florida House passes a bill to ban social media accounts for children under 16
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON - Associated Press
Wed,01/24/24-5:18PM , 105 Reads
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida children under the age of 16 would be banned from popular social media platforms regardless of parent approval under a bill passed by the House on Wednesday, a measure that is the top priority for the chamber's speaker.
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Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a campaign event, Jan. 17, 2024, in Hampton, N.H. DeSantis has suspended his Republican presidential campaign after a disappointing showing in Iowa's leadoff caucuses. He ended his White House bid Sunday, Jan. 21, after failing to meet lofty expectations that he would seriously challenge former President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

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Floridians wait to see which version of Ron DeSantis returns from the presidential campaign trail
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON - Associated Press
Mon,01/22/24-5:45PM , 101 Reads
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — When Florida Gov.
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