One of Florida’s parent groups is joining forces with one of the country’s largest grassroots organizations to stop the controversial Common Core State Standards once and for all. 

Immigrant groups are on the edges of their seats this week as a bill which could significantly impact their way of life makes its way through the Florida House of Representatives.

The investigation at the Arthur W. Dozier School for Boys may be over, but Florida lawmakers want to make sure the state doesn’t forget the boys who lost their lives at the Marianna reform school decades ago.

An amendment to legalize medical marijuana is likely to make the 2016 ballot in Florida, according to the latest petition numbers from the Florida Division of Elections. 

Legislation to legalize open carry in Florida may be steadily making its way through the Florida Legislature, but some of the mayors of the state’s largest cities are speaking out against the proposal, saying it would create a dangerous environment for area residents.

Growing up, Daniela Donoso says one emotion haunted her younger years: fear.

A bill to allow concealed firearms on college campuses is likely headed to the legislative graveyard for a second year in a row, much to the chagrin of gun rights supporters in the Sunshine State.

More of Florida’s students with disabilities like autism and Down syndrome will be able to receive annual scholarships as part of a bill signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday.

Many abortion clinics across Florida may be forced to shut down if a new bill requiring new licensing procedures gets a seal of approval from the Florida Legislature this year.

Nearly 11,000 people packed the streets of Tallahassee Tuesday morning to demand a stop to a lawsuit which would end a statewide program which allows around 78,000 low-income minority students to attend private and religious schools of their choosing.