by Capitolist Staff | Sep 13, 2026
Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a lawsuit against Netflix last week, accusing the company of misleading consumers about its data collection practices and improperly collecting and commercializing information tied to children’s viewing activity. The complaint,...
by The Center Square | Sep 10, 2026
Opponents of Florida’s current congressional map suffered another setback in state court earlier this month when a Leon County judge rejected a bid by voting-rights groups to have a jury settle the legal dispute. The Florida League of Women Voters, Equal Ground...
by Capitolist Staff | Sep 9, 2026
Florida Realtors launched a campaign Wednesday in support Amendment 3, the proposed constitutional amendment that would expand homestead property tax exemptions and lower the annual assessment cap on non-homestead properties. The association’s “Vote Yes on 3” campaign...
by Capitolist Staff | Sep 8, 2026
Attorney General James Uthmeier on Tuesday proposed legislation that would allow Florida prosecutors to seek criminal penalties against companies whose artificial intelligence systems are found to have participated in criminal activity. Under the proposal, liability...
by Capitolist Staff | Sep 8, 2026
EverBank Financial Corp., the Florida-based parent company of EverBank, N.A., and Seattle-based WaFd Inc. announced Tuesday that they have entered into a definitive agreement for a $3.9 billion reverse merger that will create a larger national banking company. Under...
by The Center Square | Sep 4, 2026
A new study shows Florida’s 2022-2023 legal system abuse reforms have successfully stabilized and strengthened the state’s property insurance market, lowered insurance costs for consumers and reduced excessive litigation. The actuarial study, released September 2 by...
by Capitolist Staff | Sep 3, 2026
University of Florida (UF) faculty conducted a record $1.34 billion in research during fiscal year 2026, marking a slight increase from the previous year as growth in state, industry and university-supported research offset a decline in federally funded spending. The...
by The Center Square | Sep 3, 2026
Florida property owners who run short-term vacation rentals in Hillsborough County must register their rental under an ordinance passed Wednesday. The ordinance, passed unanimously by Hillsborough County commissioners, includes a $200 annual registration fee, and...
by Capitolist Staff | Sep 2, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis has endorsed Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds in the race to succeed him, giving the congressman the backing of Florida’s term-limited governor as the campaign moves into the general election. Donalds announced the endorsement Tuesday...
by Capitolist Staff | Sep 2, 2026
Florida will receive 5.67 million eggs for distribution through food banks and pantries statewide as part of a multistate antitrust settlement involving major egg producers, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday. The eggs represent Florida’s share of a...
