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Will school start later for Florida students in 2026? New bill aims to undo start time law
Unless the bill is passed, Florida school districts will need to push back start times for older students by the start of the 2026-27 school year.
Florida school start time law faces renewed scrutiny amid cost concerns
Superintendents: The Alachua County school board extended interim superintendent Kamela Patton’s contract through June 2026, the Independent Florida Alligator reports. Teachers, who recently rejected the district’s 1.6% pay raise offer, complained about the board’s offer to Patton while teacher contracts remain unsettled, WCJB reports.
Palm Beach County school board pushes back on law for new school start times
A 2023 law pushing back school start times is getting push back from parents and the school board.
Florida shouldn’t abandon quest for later high school start times | Commentary
Students shouldn’t start catching buses at 5:30 am. That’s why Florida lawmakers passed a law in 2023, saying high school shouldn’t start until 8:30 am. But now they’re talking
Changing Florida high school start times? Maybe not.
A high-ranking state senator wants to undo school start time rules that the Florida Legislature imposed two years ago before they fully take effect in 2026. Calling the measure a financial and logistical challenge for school districts,
Some push to change Florida law that will move back school start times
A new effort is underway to stop a law that changes class start times for middle school and high school students.
'There's no way': School board seeks exemption from law mandating later start times
In a move that continues to spark statewide debate, the School District of Palm Beach County is pushing back against a new Florida law that mandates later start
Do drivers have to ‘move over’ for any car on side of a highway? What Florida law says
Under the expanded law, drivers must move over to avoid any vehicle stopped on the side of the road, not just emergency ...
Possible changes may be considered for new Florida condo laws
Senate Regulated Industries Chairwoman Jennifer Bradley has signaled she's willing to make changes to the safety laws.
Does Florida have immigration checkpoints? These 3 executive orders aim to crack down
Here’s what an executive order is, executive orders President Trump signed that impact immigration and where Florida's ...
Civilian police oversight in Florida crumbles after new law kicks in
The law assures that only law enforcement agencies will investigate reports of misconduct by law enforcement officers.
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A challenge to Florida's age verification law for porn sites has been halted
A federal judge has put on hold a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new Florida law requiring age verification ...
Florida has a new US senator. What to know about Ashley Moody
Marco Rubio has been sworn in to be Donald Trump's new secretary of state, and another familiar Florida name has joined the ...
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More than a dozen states have passed new laws that led to restrictions on pornography. Now, the Supreme Court will weigh in
In Texas, Florida, and more than a dozen other states, users who try to access the world’s largest pornography website are ...
New condo laws are forcing South Florida residents to sell their homes — here’s the big requirement and why ‘nobody is happy'
South Florida commonly attracts homeowners who want glorious beach views and warm weather. But new state laws require condos ...
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New state rules to protect the Florida springs deemed inadequate in legal challenge
A springs-advocacy group is challenging newly proposed state rules, saying they will not adequately prevent water withdrawals ...
Florida Activists File New Cannabis Legalization Initiative
Florida cannabis activists have filed a proposed ballot measure to legalize recreational weed, only two months after a ...
Florida's Condo Market Faces 'Frightening' Crisis
Owners might have to sell property or face foreclosure thanks to safety laws requiring maintenance and repairs on older ...