Two Republican lawmakers called Friday for expanding Florida’s hate-crimes law to include attacks on police officers and firefighters. The proposal by state Rep. Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala, and state Rep. Neil Combee, R-Polk…
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After fiery debate, ‘Warning Shot’ bill passes House
By Margie Menzel, The News Service of Florida After a nearly two-hour debate that focused on Florida’s controversial “stand your ground” law, the state House on Thursday easily passed a bill that…
What is on the agenda for Florida lawmakers today
BILL TAKES AIM AT SHARK FIN SALES: The Senate Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee will consider a proposal (SB 540), filed by Sen. David Simmons, R-Altamonte Springs, that seeks to prevent the…