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Florida Sheriffs Face Staffing Shortages as Population Growth Outpaces Hiring

Florida Sheriffs Face Staffing Shortages as Population Growth Outpaces Hiring

by Capitolist Staff | Dec 18, 2025

Florida sheriff’s offices across the state are struggling to keep pace with population growth and expanding law-enforcement responsibilities, according to a new analysis released by Florida TaxWatch. The report, based on a joint survey conducted with the Florida...
Ingoglia Introduces Proposal to Codify Fiscal Oversight Agency, Increase Local Transparency

Ingoglia Introduces Proposal to Codify Fiscal Oversight Agency, Increase Local Transparency

by Capitolist Staff | Dec 17, 2025

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia on Wednesday announced a legislative proposal that would formally establish the Florida Agency for Fiscal Oversight in state law and expand financial oversight of local governments, framing the initiative as a response...
UF Trustees Form New Advisory Committee as Presidential Search Resumes

UF Trustees Form New Advisory Committee as Presidential Search Resumes

by Capitolist Staff | Dec 17, 2025

The University of Florida (UF) Board of Trustees has appointed a Presidential Search Advisory Committee to help restart the national search for a permanent president following the Florida Board of Governors’ rejection of the university’s previous nominee. The newly...
Florida Cabinet Approves $27.4M to Protect 21,500 Acres of Conservation, Agricultural Land

Florida Cabinet Approves $27.4M to Protect 21,500 Acres of Conservation, Agricultural Land

by Capitolist Staff | Dec 17, 2025

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet on Wednesday approved the protection of more than 21,500 acres of conservation and agricultural land across four regions of the state, authorizing $27.4 million in acquisitions through the Florida Forever program and the Rural...
Florida can regulate AI despite Trump’s order, DeSantis says

Florida can regulate AI despite Trump’s order, DeSantis says

by The Center Square | Dec 16, 2025

Florida has “a right” to regulate AI, Gov. Ron DeSantis says, despite an executive order from President Donald Trump that aims to curb state laws. Under the order, issued on Thursday, Attorney General Pam Bondi would be able to sue states over laws that...
Florida property tax relief could hurt city services, study says

Florida property tax relief could hurt city services, study says

by The Center Square | Dec 15, 2025

Eliminating or significantly reducing Florida property taxes could “fundamentally destabilize local finance” for municipalities that rely on the revenue, according to a new study released as tax relief legislation moves forward. The study, conducted by Wichita State...
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