During his time on the council, he attempted to influence Florida lawmakers to recognize free people of color and allow mixed-race children to inherit property.

The case has caused some Florida lawmakers to consider legislation to create some middle ground.

Just a few years ago, for instance, Florida lawmakers removed legal roadblocks to the state's lawsuit against cigarette makers.

That is just what Florida lawmakers wanted when, determined to discourage divorce, they began pushing Marriage 101.

Florida lawmakers are asking Congress this year to appropriate $15 million for the institute.

Florida lawmakers and groups advocating the rights of refugees also played a role.

The last time Florida lawmakers met to consider election law, they split bitterly on partisan lines.

Last week Florida lawmakers, convened in special session, rejected a number of bills that would have limited abortions.

Other Florida lawmakers are also moving into influential Republican leadership positions.

Florida lawmakers decided yesterday to close the state's juvenile boot camps.