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Rick Scott proposes tax-advantaged savings accounts for first-time homebuyers
Sen. Rick Scott on Friday introduced legislation that would create a tax-advantaged savings account for first-time homebuyers, positioning the proposal as a way to help Americans save for a down payment amid continued housing affordability pressures. The measure,...
DeSantis awards $9 million for Bradford, Nassau projects, expands RAO designation
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday announced more than $9 million in state grants for workforce training and infrastructure projects in Bradford and Nassau counties, while also designating Nassau County as part of a North Central Florida Rural Area of Opportunity. The awards...
House passes tax cut bill that excludes corporate breaks
A measure that includes about $251 million in tax cuts but excludes corporate tax breaks offered at the federal level cleared the Florida House on Thursday. The GOP-led House decided not to opt into changes to corporate tax rates that are in the One Big Beautiful Bill...
Florida Senate passes AI “Bill of Rights” with new chatbot, child-protection rules
The Florida Senate this week passed SB 482, a measure titled the “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights” that would establish new consumer protections and transparency requirements for artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on safeguards for children and...
UNF poll: Donalds leads Jolly in governor race; Moody ahead of Vindman for Senate
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds holds an edge over Democrat David Jolly in a survey of Florida voters for the 2026 gubernatorial race, while U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody leads Democrat Alexander Vindman in a potential Senate matchup, according to a new poll on Wednesday from the...
Florida TaxWatch Urges Lawmakers to Close ‘Escape Clause’ in Conservation Easement Law
A new report released on Wednesday by Florida TaxWatch is urging lawmakers to amend state law governing conservation easements, warning that a provision in Florida statutes could allow land intended to be permanently protected from development to eventually be...
Report: Government-owned broadband networks underperforming
Florida’s government-owned broadband networks are underperforming as a whole and costing taxpayers money, according to a new report. Government-owned networks do not have the same pressure as private internet service providers (ISPs) and therefore face fewer...
Americans for Prosperity Action Backs Byron Donalds for Florida Governor
Americans for Prosperity Action on Wednesday endorsed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds in Florida’s 2026 race for governor, pledging to mobilize its statewide grassroots network to support his campaign ahead of the Aug. 18 Republican primary. The political advocacy...
Florida Consumer Sentiment Rises for Third Straight Month
Florida consumer sentiment rose for the third consecutive month in February, climbing 2.4 points to 79.3, as improving views of the national economy helped offset ongoing concerns among lower-income households, according to a new report from the University of Florida...
Florida opts out of Trump’s corporate income tax changes
Floridians likely won’t experience all the tax cuts included under the One Big Beautiful Bill signed by President Trump last year. A tax package that cleared the state House Ways and Means Committee includes approximately $251 million in tax cuts but decouples from...
Florida AG says Jacksonville firearm logs may violate state registry ban
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday said his office is reviewing potential civil enforcement action against the City of Jacksonville after concluding that city officials maintained an unlawful firearm registry in violation of state law. In a March 2...
Florida lawmakers react to Trump’s war on Iran
Florida leaders are weighing in on President Trump’s military action in Iran which has killed four American service members, U.S. Central Command confirmed from Tampa Monday morning. The identities of the service members who were killed in action have yet to be...
Florida Gas Prices Steady but Oil Surge Signals Possible Increases
Florida gas prices could face upward pressure this week after crude oil prices rose sharply in overnight trading Sunday, though it remains unclear how quickly higher oil costs will reach consumers at the pump. The statewide average price for gasoline stood at $2.89...
Data center regulation bill clears Florida Senate
Large-scale data centers looking to move into Florida communities would need to be more transparent with the public under legislation that passed the Florida Senate on Thursday. That’s one of several regulations included in Senate Bill 484, which unanimously cleared...
New insurance study shows Florida tort reforms are working
A new report shows recent Florida tort reforms are delivering significant benefits to consumers, job creation and the state’s overall business climate. The report by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association highlights a new economic analysis from The...
Counterterrorism, counterintelligence unit proposal advances
Florida would get a statewide counterterrorism and counterintelligence unit under a bill that cleared the Budget Committee in the House of Representatives on Tuesday. House Bill 945 would require the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to establish and run the unit....
Tourism hits record high in Florida
Florida had a record-breaking number of people visit the state last year while simultaneously experiencing a decrease in visitors from Canada, according to the latest estimates from Visit Florida. The Sunshine State maintained its spot as the top domestic travel...
Governor, Florida Cabinet Backs Conservation Easements for Two Agricultural Ranches
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced this week that the Governor and Cabinet, sitting as the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, approved the preservation of more than 2,800 acres of working agricultural land through the...
UNF Survey: Byron Donalds Holds Polling Lead in Florida GOP Gubernatorial Primary
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds holds a lead in Florida’s Republican primary race for governor, according to a new statewide survey from the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL), though the poll also points to uncertainty as a large bloc of voters...
Florida estimates $3.17 billion in agricultural losses from winter freeze
Florida agriculture sustained an estimated $3.17 billion in crop losses following winter storms Ezra and Gianna, according to a preliminary damage assessment released by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, which said freezing temperatures...
UF contributed nearly $20 billion to Florida economy, new analysis shows
The University of Florida (UF) generated $19.57 billion in economic output and supported more than 134,000 jobs across the state during the 2023-24 fiscal year, according to a new economic contribution report released Monday. The report, prepared by UF’s Institute of...
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