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For many of those who live in Florida, recent months have brought some changes — many linked to Gov. Ron DeSantis. “Don’t say gay.” Regulation of books and classroom discussion. Teachers, parents and school librarians are all navigating new and uncertain ground. LGBTQ+ rights under attack. A very public spat between the state government and Disney. And at the center...

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a measure aimed at prohibiting colleges and universities from spending money on “DEI” programs. NBC6’s Ari Odzer reports

During the 60-day session, the Republican-controlled Florida House and Senate passed numerous high-profile bills. NBC6’s Phil Prazan reports

During the 60-day session, the Republican-controlled Florida House and Senate passed numerous high-profile bills that lined up with priorities of Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The day Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took office, he vowed to pursue an agenda that would heal the state’s political divisions. On Friday, four years later, DeSantis concluded a legislative session establishing him as perhaps the most accomplished conservative governor in the nation’s culture wars. The leading rival to former President Donald Trump in the 2024 Republican presidential campaign has...

The Florida House gave final approval to a bill that includes preventing colleges and universities from spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. NBC6’s Ari Odzer reports

Florida Republicans are advancing a proposal to ban classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity through the eighth grade, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay.” The bill was approved by a House subcommittee Tuesday and still must clear another committee before moving to the full House. A separate House subcommittee approved a bill that would make...

Florida Republicans are advancing two key initiatives of Gov. Ron DeSantis as he prepares for an expected presidential run. On Monday, two committees gave first approval to bills banning gender affirming care for minors and eliminating diversity programs in colleges. DeSantis is pursing an aggressive conservative agenda on race, gender and education ahead of his expected candidacy. That continuing stance...

Gov. Ron DeSantis wrapped up a tour of early primary election states as lawmakers in Tallahassee discussed permitless carry. NBC 6’s Steve Litz reports

NBC 6 investigator Phil Prazan has more on the address from Gov. Ron DeSantis ahead of an expected run at the White House.

Gov. Ron DeSantis touted Florida as the “fastest growing state in the nation” during his State of the State address Tuesday.

Florida lawmakers will address lot of hot button topics, such as “constitutional carry,” in Tuesday’s legislative session. NBC 6’s Steve Litz reports

This week, Florida lawmakers will start the annual 60-day legislative session. Here are 10 big issues to watch: Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, has made a priority of trying to find ways to make housing more affordable for workers. The Senate could quickly pass a wide-ranging bill that includes providing incentives for investments in affordable housing and encouraging mixed-use developments…

Florida would make every student eligible for vouchers to attend private school with taxpayer money under proposed legislation by House Speaker Paul Renner. NBC 6’s Ari Odzer reports

Florida lawmakers returned to the Capitol on Monday to begin a special legislative session to address problems in the state’s property insurance market ahead of the impending hurricane season. The property insurance crisis is a persistent and multifaceted one, especially in South Florida — a region vulnerable to hurricane damage. According to the Insurance Information Institute, property insurance premiums in…

For nearly 16 years, Linda Marshall has enjoyed living in her Deerfield Beach home. It’s a place full of memories with her late husband. “At my age, we live on memories,” she said. It’s why Marshall wants to live there for the rest of her life. “I want them to carry me out of here,” she said. “We’ve created...

NBC 6’s Alina Machado has the latest on the trials and tribulations homeowners face amid the current property insurance crisis.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that he will call a special session of the legislature to address rising property insurance rates in the state. NBC 6’s Heather Walker reports

It’s been nearly nine months since the building collapse in Surfside killed 98 people. Florida lawmakers promised they would pass reforms to prevent something similar from happening but they couldn’t make a deal.

The Florida Legislature had 60 days to accomplish two things: pass a budget and approve new political maps