by The Center Square | Feb 26, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to get rid of property taxes in Florida via a ballot initiative in the 2026. The second-term Republican was at a news conference in Ocala when he announcing a project to widen Interstate 75 in central Florida. He said that his administration is...
by Capitolist Staff | Feb 26, 2025
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds announced Tuesday night that he will run for Florida governor in 2026, positioning himself as the immediate contender in what is expected to be a highly contested Republican primary. Donalds, a three-term congressman representing Florida’s 19th...
by Capitolist Staff | Feb 26, 2025
A legislative package comprising three bills was introduced in the Florida Senate on Tuesday, seeking to recalibrate the allocation of the state’s Tourist Development Tax (TDT) and reducing mandatory expenditures on tourism advertising while broadening its...
by Capitolist Staff | Feb 25, 2025
Republican lawmakers are advancing legislation to cap property tax increases, citing efforts to provide stability for homeowners and businesses amid rising property values. House Bill 787 and Senate Bill 996 — identically filed by Rep. Ryan Chamberlain and Sen....
by The Center Square | Feb 25, 2025
Expansion of traffic-clogged Interstate 75 in central Florida near Ocala is being planned, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday. The expansion of the vital north/south artery with new auxiliary lanes from State Route 44 to State Route 26 is being done under the Move Florida...
by Greg Blose | Feb 25, 2025
Florida is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, and for good reason. One of the key reasons for our growth is that Florida offers a business climate that is competitive and innovative, encouraging creativity in our businesses and the utilization of new...