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Florida Cabinet Approves $27.4M to Protect 21,500 Acres of Conservation, Agricultural Land
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...
House Leadership Outlines Property Tax Proposals Aimed at 2026 Voter Ballot
Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez on Thursday outlined a package of proposed constitutional amendments aimed at reforming the state’s property tax structure, signaling that lawmakers will advance multiple competing measures to give voters a direct say in 2026. In a...
Trump presidential library land donation halted by judge
A Florida judge has temporarily blocked Miami Dade College's attempt to donate 2.6 acres worth about $67 million to the state of Florida for Donald Trump's presidential library. A judge ruled that the college's board failed to give proper notice under the state's open...
Florida tort-reform advocates say legislative wins under attack
Florida tort-reform supporters pressed their message about the economic costs of excessive litigation during Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week while conceding that the passage of additional reforms to route out injustices in the civil justice system was unlikely in 2026....
Senate Bill Proposes New Limits on Property Insurance Rate Approvals
A bill filed for the 2026 legislative session would impose new limits on property insurance rate increases in Florida while expanding the authority of the state’s insurance consumer advocate to challenge and investigate rate filings. Filed by Sen. Barbara Sharief last...
Florida Ports Council Announces Organizational Overhaul
The Florida Ports Council announced Tuesday that it will undergo an organizational transition aimed at aligning the state’s seaport network with the demands of global trade and maritime logistics. For decades, the Council has served Florida’s 16 deepwater seaports,...
Sen. Jim Boyd Tapped as Next Florida Senate President
The Florida Senate Republican Caucus on Tuesday unanimously elected Sen. Jim Boyd as its next president-designate, setting up the veteran lawmaker and business owner to lead the chamber for the 2026–2028 legislative term. Boyd, 68, will succeed Senate President Ben...
Senate Democratic Leader Lori Berman Endorses David Jolly in Florida Governor’s Race
Florida Senate Democratic Leader Lori Berman on Monday endorsed David Jolly for governor, calling him the party’s best chance to win statewide and the only candidate offering concrete plans to tackle the state’s affordability and insurance crises. “David Jolly is the...
Florida Preserves Over 2,200 Acres of Working Farmland in Madison County
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson on Friday announced the permanent preservation of more than 2,200 acres of working agricultural land in Madison County through the state’s Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. The Kip Whaley Ranch, a 2,292-acre...
House Bill Would Increase Government Liability Limits, Reduce Time to File Claims
Legislation filed in the Florida House on Friday would modify state law governing lawsuits against government entities, increasing liability limits and shortening the time allowed to file claims. House Bill 145, filed by Rep. Fiona McFarland, would amend existing...
David Jolly Raises More Than $2 Million
Former U.S. Rep. David Jolly’s campaign for governor said Friday it has raised more than $2 million since launching less than four months ago. The campaign reported collecting nearly $1 million in the most recent fundraising quarter, covering July 1 through September...
Rep. Sam Garrison Designated as Next Florida House Speaker
House Republicans on Thursday unanimously named Rep. Sam Garrison as their next speaker, formally setting up the attorney and committee chair to lead the Florida House after the 2026 elections. Garrison will take the gavel at the Legislature’s organizational session...
President Trump Endorses James Uthmeier for Full Attorney General term
President Donald Trump on Wednesday endorsed Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier for full term, describing him as a strong conservative and ally of his “America First” agenda. In a post on Truth Social, shared through the “Trump Truth Social Posts on X” account,...
Florida Opportunity Fund, Quantum Coast Capital Partner to Advance Quantum Technology in Florida
The Florida Opportunity Fund and Quantum Coast Capital have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) designed to accelerate investment and innovation in quantum technology and advanced computing across the state. Signed during the Quantum Beach 2025 conference...
Two-thirds of Florida voters would back constitutional amendment to cut or eliminate property taxes
Nearly two-thirds of Florida voters would support a constitutional amendment to significantly reduce or eliminate property taxes, according to a survey released by the James Madison Institute. The poll, conducted September 16–18 among 1,200 registered voters with a...
Nation’s 6th largest K-12 district considering closures, consolidations
Closing or conslidating schools due to declining enrollment in the nation's sixth largest K-12 public district will be discussed in a briefing on community input Tuesday in Florida. The Broward County school board, previously with more than 240,000 students and 239...
Simpson Backs Trump Commission Targeting Ultra-Processed Foods in Schools
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson on Monday expressed support for President Donald Trump’s new Make America Healthy Again Commission, which is focusing on reducing the use of ultra-processed foods in school nutrition programs. Simpson said the initiative...
ServiceNow to Launch Regional AI Hub in West Palm Beach
ServiceNow, a software company specializing in artificial intelligence platforms for business automation, announced plans to establish a regional innovation hub and AI Institute in West Palm Beach. According to the company, the facility will focus on enterprise AI...
Business Leaders in Florida See Brighter Economic Outlook Than U.S. Peers
Florida business leaders expressed stronger confidence in near-term economic growth than their national peers during the third quarter, signaling continued optimism about hiring and investment opportunities even as national sentiment remains more cautious. According...
Report: Florida No. 7 in public school boundaries
Open enrollment laws for Florida’s nearly 2.8 million schoolchildren are seventh best in America, says a new analysis. Three states did better than Florida meeting four out of seven metrics, says report author Jude Schwalbach of the Reason Foundation. Public Schools...
Florida Consumer Confidence Falls for Third Straight Month
Consumer confidence in Florida fell for the third straight month in September, mirroring a national decline as households grew more cautious about the economy and major purchases. The University of Florida’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research reported the...
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