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Florida’s labor force grew to 11.1M in January
According to federal data, Florida's labor force swelled to more than 11.1 million with 113,600 new jobs in January. The state's formerly red-hot economy showed signs of slight cooling after its unemployment rate inched up to 3.5%. A year ago it was 3.2%. The U.S....
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House bill seeks to expand government liability, raise payout limits in lawsuits
A bill filed in the Florida House on Wednesday would raise the state’s sovereign immunity limits, expanding the financial liability of government entities in lawsuits and granting local governments greater authority to settle claims without legislative approval. House...
DeSantis Vows to Veto Immigration Bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday pledged to veto an immigration bill passed during a special legislative session Tuesday, triggering a potential showdown with Republican House and Senate leaders in a tug-of-war over efforts to carry out President Donald Trump’s agenda....
DeSantis: Florida’s TRUMP Act toothless
Florida lawmakers passed an immigration bill that was panned by Gov. Ron DeSantis and gaveled out of their special session on Tuesday. The Tackling and Reforming Unlawful Migration Policy Act – known by the acronym TRUMP Act – is sponsored by Sen. Joe Gruters,...
Legislative Leaders tweak ‘TRUMP Act’ following White House correspondence
State legislative leaders made revisions to the Tackling and Reforming Unlawful Migration Policy (TRUMP) Act on Tuesday following consultations with the Trump administration, aligning the bill more in line with federal immigration priorities. The changes, announced by...
Everything you need to know about the ‘TRUMP’ bill
Florida lawmakers introduced the "Tackling and Reforming Unlawful Migration Policy" (TRUMP) bill on Monday, a sweeping immigration reform package that consolidates enforcement authority under the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). The...
ACC turns to Supreme Court in FSU fight
TALLAHASSEE — A more than year-long legal battle between Florida State University and the Atlantic Coast Conference continued to ratchet up Monday, with the conference turning to the Florida Supreme Court to try to halt a lawsuit filed by FSU. Attorneys for the...
Immigration, petition bills filed for Special Session
On the eve of a special legislative session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Republican lawmakers Sunday filed a flurry of bills to crack down on undocumented immigrants and place additional restrictions on the ballot initiative process. The bills, in part, would end...
Mangrove Property Insurance approved to enter Florida market
Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) approved Mangrove Property Insurance Company to provide property and casualty insurance to homeowners statewide, the company announced Monday. Mangrove, a newly formed insurer led by industry veteran Stephen Weinstein,...
Florida part of $7.4B opioid settlement
Florida is expected to receive between $233.37 million and $325.93 million as part of a settlement announced Thursday involving 15 states, Purdue Pharma, Inc. and the Sackler family, which long headed the drug company, according to the Florida Attorney General’s...
The Art of the Dangled Carrot: Trump, DeSantis and Florida’s Vacant Senate Seat
Few people have demonstrated an ability to use leverage to make deals more than President-elect Donald Trump. He built his business career around the concept, and he's demonstrated that those skills can be ported to the political world just as easily. And while the...
House Republican files Legislation to establish ‘Office of Faith and Community’ within EOG
A bill filed in the House of Representatives on Wednesday seeks to establish the Office of Faith and Community within the Executive Office of the Governor, aimed at enhancing coordination between state agencies and faith-based organizations. The legislation, filed by...
Sen. Danny Burgess proposes statewide alzheimer’s awareness program
Senator Danny Burgess filed legislation on Wednesday to establish a statewide Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Program, seeking to expand public education and resources for those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia-related disorders. If ratified, the bill (SB 398) would...
Fine, Patronis cruise in congressional primaries
With the backing of President Donald Trump, state Sen. Randy Fine and state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis on Tuesday won special Republican primary elections for congressional seats. Fine topped Republicans Aaron Baker and Ehsan Joarder to advance to the...
DeSantis, Simpson trade barbs over immigration bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson took aim at each other online Tuesday, widening a growing rift among Florida Republicans over immigration enforcement. Posting on X, DeSantis criticized the 'Tackling and Reforming Unlawful...
Florida GOP leaders fire back at DeSantis, accuse him of misrepresenting immigration bill
Florida Republican legislative leaders on Monday forcefully rejected Gov. Ron DeSantis’ criticism of their immigration bill, accusing him of misrepresenting their work and dismissing his claims as false. Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez,...
Florida GOP leaders reject DeSantis’ call for special session, chart independent path
Florida Republican leaders on Monday rejected Gov. Ron DeSantis' call for a special session on immigration, opting to convene on their own terms and hinting at a shift in Tallahassee's political dynamics. DeSantis in early January pressed for a special session to...
Florida strengthens semiconductor industry with Taiwan partnership
The State of Florida signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs to strengthen ties in trade and investment, with a focus on semiconductor manufacturing, officials announced on Friday. The agreement, signed by FloridaCommerce...
Report: Big deficit ahead for state employee health insurance trust fund
Trouble could be looming for Florida's state employee health insurance trust fund despite a positive cash balance. The State Employees' Health Insurance Trust Fund had a balance of $652.7 million for fiscal 2024-25, but the report from the nonprofit group Florida...
Florida’s Pension System keeps drifting closer to disaster — and taxpayers are bailing it out again
For more than 15 years, Florida’s pension system has been drifting toward financial trouble, and a new pension report underscores the problem. Year after year, state officials have insisted that the system is stable, relying on strong investment returns and...
Florida’s Property Insurance Market: Progress or a Lucky Break?
Two narratives over the last few days underscore that Florida’s property insurance market is a complex beast, prone to rapid changes and ever-shifting fortunes. On one hand, we have claims that the market is making a significant recovery. On the other hand, Citizen's...
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