Lynn Hatter,

Lynn Hatter is a Florida A&M University graduate with a bachelor's degree in journalism. Lynn has served as reporter/producer for WFSU since 2007 with education and health care issues as her key coverage areas. She is an award-winning member of the Capital Press Corps and has participated in the NPR Kaiser Health News Reporting Partnership and NPR Education Initiative. When she's not working, Lynn spends her time watching sci-fi and action movies, writing her own books, going on long walks through the woods, traveling and exploring antique stores. Follow Lynn Hatter on Twitter: @HatterLynn | Phone: 850-645-6078 Florida is already preparing to defend its new social media ban for kids under 14. The measure was signed into law Monday by Gov. Ron DeSantis, alongside House Speaker Paul Renner and other state officials. Local officials are trying to figure out how to help unhoused people after the approval of a new law that bans municipalities from allowing camping on public property. The state's process for involuntary psychiatric evaluations is getting a major overhaul under new legislation that's cleared the legislature this year, with advocates saying its long overdue. Florida lawmakers are making good on their promise to ease regulations on the state's public schools while curbing school book challenges under bills making their way to the governor's desk. Cities and counties in Florida would not be allowed to let unhoused people sleep on public property—but municipalities could set up designated public areas for camping. Many are calling it the bill cruel and unworkable as it heads to the governor's desk for consideration. Florida’s annual legislative session is set to end on time Friday now that the legislature has released the final details of its $117.5 billion spending plan. As Florida debates banning minors from social media, it's defending another policy to prevent those companies from censoring adults. The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday over a 2021 Florida law that punishes companies that try to moderate—or censor—certain types of speech. The kids are NOT okay. It’s an issue that’s dominated conversations in the Florida legislature this year as lawmakers seek a myriad of ways to address growing mental health concerns around children. One idea they’ve had is to allow chaplains—people of religious faith—to come into schools to provide mentorship and counseling. County commissioners in Florida could face eight-year term limits, bringing them in line with the limits placed upon state lawmakers, school board members, the governor and state cabinet members. Now many of those commissioners are pushing back—arguing to let their local voters make that choice.