Some very motivated cyclists have pedaled hundreds of miles across Florida this week to try to get lawmakers' and fellow Floridians' attention about traffic safety.

When they finally finished their trek from Central Florida to the state Capitol Friday, they remembered loved ones killed in traffic crashes and urged Floridians to take some easy steps to make everyone safer on the road.

This was the third annual "Survive the Drive" bicycle tour.

Connie Russell remembered her son Matthew, a senior at Florida State University, who was killed by a drunk driver.

Children of undocumented immigrants in Florida would be eligible for in-state university tuition under legislation passed by the Florida House Friday.

The bill passed 1114. Now it heads to the Senate.

Currently, Florida requires children of undocumented immigrants to pay out-of-state tuition rates, even if they are U.S citizens. The bill would change that and offer them lower, in-state tuition.

Several lawmakers argued the legislation does not go far enough.

Members of the Florida House Thursday combed through their proposed budget for the coming year, finishing with a plan to pass the $74 billion spending plan on Friday.

The Senate has already passed its version, a $74.3 billion budget that boosts K-12 funding by $1.2 billion and includes $480 million for teacher raises.

Senators passed their plan on a 40-0 vote -- a unanimous show of support that they hope will help in negotiations with the House.

Internet cafes across Florida died Wednesday, signed out of existence with the signature of Gov. Rick Scott.

The governor signed legislation banning all electronic games that simulate slot machines or other casino-type games. Ittook effect immediately, leaving police and prosecutors with the authority to shut down and make arrests at any cafes that continue to operate.

Some arcade operators are considering retooling their machines to meet the new definitions for legal amusement games.

State lawmakers are debating SB 876 in earnest now, legislation that would create a separate criminal offense for anyone who hurts a pregnant woman and the unborn child is injured or killed.

The "Offenses Against Unborn Children's Act" has passed theHealth Policy and Criminal Justice committees butstill faces votes along two more stops before it can go to the Senate floor.

If you enjoy wine with dinner at your favorite restaurant, your bill could drop a little as a result of proposed legislation at the state Capitol.

Lawmakers are considering a measure that would allow businesses to buy wine in 5-gallon kegs. Currently, a state law dating back to Prohibition bans containers that hold more than a gallon of wine.

In fact, the Senate Rules Committee passed the bill Tuesday morning.

Sen. Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, sponsor of CS/CS/SB 658, says wine kegs are already legal in 48 other states.

Just when a lot of Floridians thought it was OK to crank up the volume in their cars, now theres a new effort in the state Legislature to ban loud car stereos.

A proposed bill, SB 634,would ban car music that can be heard from 25 feet or more. The penalty for an offense? A law enforcement officer could impose a $30 citation.

The Senate Criminal Justice Committeepassed the bill Monday.

Youve heard the tragic stories -- teenagers harassed with insults and hate mail on the Internet, ending up committing suicide.

State lawmakers are moving to crack down on cyberbullying, the kind of bullying that can happen without a direct physical confrontation, but can be even more toxic emotionally.

Members of the Florida House unanimously passed HB 609 last week,legislation requiring school districts to adopt policies against cyberbullying. Current law prohibits bullying in schools, but does not cover online bullying.

Thirteen-year-old Sophie Phillips is a very motivated young lady. The Port St. Lucie eighth grader is leading a campaign to try to save babies with heart defects.

She's walking the halls of the Capitol, visiting lawmakers and telling them about a new test for newborns. Its called a Pulse Oximetry Screening. Its regular application is crafted inHB 81, "Newborn Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Failure."

The test is fast, cheap and painless, and can detect congenital heart defects.