by The Center Square | Jul 2, 2026
Several new Florida laws take effect Wednesday, including fewer restrictions for homeowners, new rules for data centers and education changes. Homeowners will no longer need to secure a permit for work they have done on their homes valued at less than $7,500 under...
by Capitolist Staff | Jul 1, 2026
The Florida Board of Governors on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Stuart R. Bell as the 14th president of the University of Florida (UF), ending a confirmation process that had been clouded by questions over UF governance policies. Bell’s confirmation is effective immediately...
by Capitolist Staff | Jun 30, 2026
Florida consumer sentiment declined for the fourth consecutive month in June, falling to its lowest level in two years even as national consumer sentiment improved, according to a new University of Florida survey. The Florida Consumer Sentiment Index dropped 1.8...
by Capitolist Staff | Jun 30, 2026
Florida business confidence reached its highest level since the Florida Council of 100 launched its CEO Index last year, with executives reporting stronger expectations for sales, investment and hiring despite national economic uncertainty. The council’s Q2 2026...
by The Center Square | Jun 30, 2026
Florida restaurants must begin disclosing mandatory operations charges to customers starting Wednesday. The rule mandates all public food service establishments in the state to include a notice disclosing the amount or percentage of any operations charge that a...
by Capitolist Staff | Jun 29, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed Florida’s $117.6 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, approving a spending plan that he said reduces state spending for the fourth consecutive year. The final budget comes after nearly $810 million in line-item vetoes and...
