Florida House committee votes to lower firearm purchase age back to 18 for fourth year in row
By Kaitlyn McCormack
Florida’s House Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday to pass for a full floor vote a bill that would lower the age to 18 to purchase firearms, including assault-style rifles. The move would reverse a state law changed after an infamous high school mass shooting in South Florida.
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 03:10:33 GMT
Private school vouchers in Florida redirecting funding away from public schools
By Kaitlyn McCormack
Florida’s expansion of vouchers for families who want to enroll their children in private schools is leading to tighter budgets at public schools across the state.
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT
In Florida’s 17th execution this year, inmate dies by lethal injection
By Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp
“The victim’s family wanted me to thank the governor on their behalf,” said Jordan Kirkland, a spokesman for the Florida Department of Corrections. Though they witnessed the execution, their identities were not released.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:09:59 GMT
‘We couldn’t take it anymore’: Fear of immigration arrests near schools in Florida reducing enrollment, officials say
By Bea Anhuci
“We couldn’t take it anymore, the constant fear that one of us could be disappeared by ICE,” Silva said in an interview translated from Portuguese. “We wanted to stay in Florida where we’ve built our life, but my kids deserve a place where they feel safe and welcome.”
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:02:55 GMT
