A Florida Senate committee on Wednesday approved a proposal to expand the state’s Public Service Commission from five to seven members and impose new financial oversight measures on utilities. The Senate Regulated Industries Committee voted 5-2 to approve the bill (SB...

A measure that would eliminate Florida’s lieutenant governor, restructure the state’s gubernatorial succession process, and establish a new Cabinet-level official responsible for government oversight advanced Tuesday as the House Government Operations Subcommittee...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...