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Senate Votes to Open State to Presidential Library Development
The Florida Senate approved legislation on Wednesday that would preempt local regulations that could restrict the establishment of a presidential library, positioning the state as a potential site for such an institution. Senate Bill 118, sponsored by Senate President...
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Florida Lawmakers Aim to Rein in Ballot Initiative Process
Lawmakers are looking to reform a ballot initiative process where two political committees raised $261 million in a losing effort to enshrine abortion rights and recreational marijuana into the state's constitution in the last election cycle. Senate Proposed Bill 7016...
DeSantis Awards $1.5 Million to Winter Haven for Rail Expansion
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday a $1.5 million award to Winter Haven to extend rail access within the Central Florida Integrated Logistics Park through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. The funding will be used to extend rail infrastructure, helping businesses...
USF, University of Tampa Under Federal Investigation for Alleged Antisemitic Discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights on Monday informed the University of South Florida and the University of Tampa that they are under investigation for alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act related to antisemitic harassment and...
Rep. Debbie Mayfield posts strong fundraising numbers
The Debbie Mayfield campaign for State Senate is reporting strong fundraising numbers to support her abbreviated Special Election campaign. As a sitting House member, Mayfield is prohibited from raising money during the legislative session which began on Tuesday. ...
Florida House to study name, image and likeness rights issues
The Florida House of Representatives has created a working group to study name, image and likeness rights and possibly craft legislation. College athletes can sign deals which allow them to earn money for the use of their name, image and likeness for advertisements or...
Florida Consumer Sentiment Declines in February
Florida’s consumer sentiment declined in February, reversing three months of gains following the presidential election, according to a report released by the University of Florida’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research. The index dropped 2.6 points to 84.3, while...
Lawmakers Push to Strengthen Penalties for Hit-and-Runs
Florida lawmakers are moving to strengthen penalties for drivers who flee the scene of crashes involving property damage. Sen. Kristen Arrington introduced SB 1378, and Rep. Dan Daley filed the companion bill, HB 479. Both measures amend existing law to mandate that...
Florida Deploys Wildfire Response Team to Assist South Carolina
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Tuesday that the Florida Forest Service deployed a 35-member Complex Incident Management Team to South Carolina in response to an increase in wildfire activity. The team, comprised of experienced wildfire...
Florida Senate committee approves stolen valor bill for public officials
Legislation criminalizing public officials lying about their military service and awards has passed two committees in the Florida Senate. Senate Bill 348 passed the Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security by a 6-0 vote on Tuesday. The bill would...
DeSantis wants property tax reform, end to business rent levy
Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his annual State of the State speech in Tallahassee, praising lawmakers for passing immigration legislation and asking them to work on possibly reforming property taxes and eliminating the state's business rent tax. DeSantis praised...
AIF Unveils 2025 Agenda: Tax Cuts, Reforms, and Infrastructure Focus
The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF) released its 2025 legislative agenda Tuesday, outlining priorities focused on tax cuts, regulatory reforms, and infrastructure investment. The agenda, distributed to state lawmakers, agency leaders, and business stakeholders,...
It’s time to evolve from the anesthesiology status quo pushed by medical dinosaurs
Editors Note: There’s a battle playing out in the halls of the Florida Capitol right now over who should be allowed to administer anesthesia during surgery - physician anesthesiologists or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). Doctors argue that CRNAs need...
Florida Reaches $79 Million Settlement With Juul, Imposes Marketing and Sales Restrictions
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Monday that Juul Labs Inc. will pay $79 million to settle allegations that the e-cigarette company improperly marketed its products to minors. The settlement includes a $49 million payment to the state in seven annual...
Scott Reintroduces Bill Targeting Campus Antisemitism
Sen. Rick Scott reintroduced legislation last Friday aimed at cracking down on antisemitic harassment in higher education, proposing financial penalties for universities that fail to address discrimination against Jewish students. The 'Preventing Antisemitic...
One day, Democrats could return to power, let’s not give them any more bad ideas
One of several reasons that the American people rejected Kamala Harris and the Biden administration last November was the Democrat party's shameless use of federal agencies to go after political opponents, and voters weren't having it. The FBI targeting Donald Trump?...
DeSantis Directs Increased State Law Enforcement Presence for Spring Break Security
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that state law enforcement agencies will provide additional personnel and resources to support local authorities during the upcoming spring break period, continuing a years-long efforts to maintain public safety amid the annual...
HD-32 Candidate Brian Hodgers Picks Up Trio of Endorsements
Republican House District 32 candidate Brian Hodgers secured three endorsements this week in his bid for Tallahassee. Brevard County Commissioner Kim Adkinson, a Republican representing District 3, announced her endorsement of Hodgers on Monday. Adkinson, elected in...
Rep. Chamberlin Renews Legislative Push to Phase Out Property Taxes in Florida
Rep. Ryan Chamberlin reaffirmed his push to phase out property taxes in Florida on Wednesday, outlining a slate of legislative proposals aimed at curbing ad valorem taxation while laying the groundwork for a broader restructuring of state and local revenue systems....
SpaceX Announces Florida Expansion
SpaceX announced on Monday that it is expanding its Starship production and launch operations to Florida with the construction of an integration facility, Gigabay, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and the continued development of the Starship launch pad at Launch...
ACC, Florida State Settle Litigation, Establish Performance-Based Revenue Model
The Atlantic Coast Conference, Clemson University, and Florida State University have reached a settlement resolving all legal disputes, ensuring both schools remain full members of the conference and bringing an end to litigation in Florida, North Carolina, and South...
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