by Capitolist Staff | Sep 15, 2026
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody introduced legislation Tuesday that would locate the proposed U.S. Space Academy in Florida. The STARS Act follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Aug. 28 creating a presidential commission tasked with developing plans for...
by The Center Square | Sep 14, 2026
Florida’s spending is expected to outpace available general fund revenue by $1 billion in the state’s Long-Range Financial Outlook report released Friday. While the next two years are projected to see a surplus in the general revenue fund, a deficit is projected for...
by Capitolist Staff | Sep 14, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that Florida’s Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday returns for a second year, allowing consumers to purchase qualifying firearms, ammunition and hunting, fishing and camping supplies without paying state sales tax through Dec. 31. The...
by Capitolist Staff | Sep 14, 2026
The University of Florida (UF) has opened its new downtown Jacksonville campus last week, expanding the university’s presence in Northeast Florida with graduate programs, research initiatives and workforce development efforts. UF Jacksonville, opened through a...
by Capitolist Staff | Sep 14, 2026
Florida gas prices climbed above $4 per gallon as higher crude oil prices pushed up costs at the pump, according to AAA. The statewide average reached $4.14 per gallon Sunday, up 23 cents from a week earlier, 19 cents from a month ago and $1.18 from the same time last...
by Capitolist Staff | Sep 13, 2026
Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit against Netflix last week, accusing the company of misleading consumers about its data collection practices and improperly collecting and commercializing information tied to children’s viewing activity. The complaint,...
