Some GOP members of the Senate Appropriations Committee argued that the proposal would put vulnerable children at risk and bring back previously eradicated diseases.

A bill that would expand vaccine exemptions for K-12 schools passed its second committee hurdle in the Florida Senate.

The medical community, as well as Republican and Democratic lawmakers, were critical of plans announced last year to ban school vaccine requirements.

A bill expanding vaccine exemptions for K-12 students cleared its second Senate committee on Tuesday despite concerns from some Republican members.

The bill creates a new “conscience” category for parents to opt out of immunizations typically required for children to attend public K-12 schools.

The debate in the Senate Appropriations Committee was vigorous at times, with some supporters unsure if they would support the measure on the chamber floor. A House companion bill has not yet been ...

The committee debate was vigorous at times, with some supporters unsure if they would give the bill approval on the chamber floor.

The city is poised to effectively sell TMH to FSU for its ambitious FSU Health program. What does this mean for Tallahassee ...