by Capitolist Staff | Jun 22, 2026
Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday signed an emergency rule immediately classifying highly concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine, known as 7-OH, and several related compounds as Schedule I controlled substances in Florida. The rule took effect immediately and is...
by Capitolist Staff | Jun 22, 2026
Florida gas prices dropped 20 cents last week, offering some relief to drivers ahead of the Independence Day travel period, according to AAA. The state average fell to $3.63 per gallon Sunday, down from $3.83 a week earlier and $4.51 a month ago. Over the past 11...
by The Center Square | Jun 22, 2026
A Florida law prohibiting 18-to-20-year-olds from concealed carrying is unconstitutional, an appeals court ruled Wednesday. The Florida Statute, which was established in 1987, disqualified law-abiding adults under age 21 from carrying a concealed firearm. Judge...
by Capitolist Staff | Jun 21, 2026
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody leads Democrat Alex Vindman in Florida’s U.S. Senate race, according to a new poll released by the Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) Center for Political Strategy. The survey found Moody, the AIF-endorsed candidate, with 47% support among...
by Capitolist Staff | Jun 18, 2026
Florida Board of Governors Chair Alan Levine said Thursday that concerns over the University of Florida’s (UF) governance policies could delay consideration of Dr. Stuart Bell’s nomination as UF president. In a letter to Chancellor Ray Rodrigues, Levine said a review...
by The Center Square | Jun 18, 2026
Florida counties could lose over $11 billion per year under the property tax relief proposal going before voters in November, according to a bill analysis. The constitutional amendment would provide a $150,000 exemption the first year and a $250,000 exemption the next...
