by Capitolist Staff | May 12, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Monday establishing statewide rules for rounding certain cash purchases in Florida after the discontinuation of the penny. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Don Gaetz, creates a standard process for rounding in-person cash...
by Capitolist Staff | May 11, 2026
Florida remains one of the large states where homeowners insurance costs are rising sharply, according to a Newrez analysis of mortgage servicing data. The report found that homeowners insurance premiums tied to Florida borrower escrow accounts increased 54% from...
by Capitolist Staff | May 11, 2026
Florida gas prices eased over the weekend after reaching their highest level in nearly four years, though drivers are still paying substantially more than they were a week, month and year ago. The state average for regular unleaded gasoline fell to $4.43 per gallon...
by Capitolist Staff | May 10, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Friday that expands Florida’s restrictions on foreign influence, adding new ethics rules, disclosure requirements and penalties tied to certain foreign governments and foreign terrorist organizations. The measure, HB 905, titled...
by Capitolist Staff | May 7, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Thursday that established new rules for large-scale data centers in Florida, creating requirements tied to electricity costs, water use, local land-use authority and public disclosure. The measure, SB 484, takes effect July 1,...
by The Center Square | May 7, 2026
Eighteen voters in Florida, where congressional maps have been redrawn by the governor and approved for implementation, have asked for Judge Lee Marsh to be disqualified from proceedings in their lawsuit against the state. Citing Florida Rule of Judicial...
