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As of May 1, all abortions (with a few exceptions) are illegal in the state of Florida after a "physician determines the gestational age of the fetus is more than 6 weeks," a time when many ...
Public camping is outlawed in Florida as of Tuesday, Oct. 1. Homeless people and local governments alike are trying to figure out what’s next.
The multimillion-dollar push for recreational marijuana in Florida has failed. Amendment 3, which would have allowed adults 21 and older to buy and use marijuana without a medical card, got about ...
Florida's first abortion law was implemented in 1868, lasting until 1972; it stated: [8] [9] Abortion: Every person who shall administer to any woman pregnant with a quick child any medicine, drug or substance whatever, or shall use or employ any instrument or other means, with intent thereby to destroy such child, unless the same shall have been necessary to preserve the life of such mother ...
Cannabis in Florida is illegal for recreational use. Possession of up to 20 grams (3 ⁄ 4 oz) is a misdemeanor offense, punishable by up to a year in jail, a fine of up to $1000, and the suspension of one's driver's license. [1] Several cities and counties have enacted reforms to apply lesser penalties, however.
Jessica's Law is the informal name given to a 2005 Florida law, as well as laws in several other states, designed to protect potential victims and reduce a sexual offender's ability to re-offend which includes a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years in prison and lifetime electronic monitoring when the victim is less than 12 years old.
Florida firearms: What you need to know about buying a gun in Florida Fishing while packing: Florida allows openly carrying guns when fishing, camping, hunting Openly carrying a gun is illegal in ...
Today's action by the Florida Commission on Human Relations is an enormous victory for LGBTQ people across the state who will now be protected under state law against discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations.