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...

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 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....

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...

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,...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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 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,...

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...

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...

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, 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...

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...

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...