In late March 2025, claims ( archived) circulated online that the state of Florida was debating lifting some child labor laws ...

I think we need to let kids be kids,” Republican Sen. Joe Gruters said before casting a vote against the bill.

A new law under consideration in the state Legislature would roll back child labor laws to make up for a dwindling labor pool.

A year after Florida approved a bill to loosen child labor laws, another one is advancing through the state Senate. Here's ...

Republican State Sen. Joe Gruters, the lone GOP voice against the bill in the committee vote, explained that he didn’t ...

A bill that would relax restrictions on working hours for Florida teenagers is moving through the state Legislature amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration.

The proposal, which builds on the 2024 law, sparked heated debate, with critics of the plan saying it would lead to ...

Florida’s controversial new bill could allow teens to work overnight shifts, easing labor shortages but raising concerns ...

Florida Republicans are once again considering a plan to drastically change labor laws for certain teenagers, framing it as a matter of parental rights.

Federal budget cuts could play a role in bringing NASA headquarters to the Space Coast. Gov. Ron DeSantis said he spoke with ...

Amid an escalating labor shortage, Florida is considering allowing children as young as 14 to work overnight shifts, even on ...