by Capitolist Staff | Nov 20, 2025
Sen. Corey Simon on Thursday filed a wide-ranging proposal aimed at reshaping economic development, infrastructure, health care, and education in rural counties across Florida ahead of the 2026 legislative session. The measure, Senate Bill 250, establishes new funding...
by The Center Square | Nov 20, 2025
U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida, indicted on charges of stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds and using some of it for her campaign, said Thursday she is innocent and has no plans to resign. In the meantime, she will step down from her position...
by Capitolist Staff | Nov 20, 2025
Some Florida lawmakers are urging President Donald J. Trump to withdraw portions of the Eastern Gulf Test and Training Range (EGTTR) from an upcoming federal offshore oil and gas lease sale, citing concerns that exploration in the area could disrupt military...
by Capitolist Staff | Nov 19, 2025
Florida Supreme Court Justice Charles T. Canady will leave the state’s highest court in 2026 to lead the University of Florida’s Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education. Canady announced this week that he will step down from the bench to serve as director...
by Capitolist Staff | Nov 19, 2025
The University of Florida (UF) on Wednesday announced a $5.5 million gift from Kenneth C. Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel and founder of Griffin Catalyst, to support the Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education. The donation is the largest in the Hamilton...
by Capitolist Staff | Nov 18, 2025
State Rep. Kevin Steele, a Republican from Pasco County and one of the Legislature’s wealthiest members, has filed to run for Florida Chief Financial Officer, setting up a GOP primary challenge against incumbent CFO Blaise Ingoglia in the 2026 election cycle. Steele,...
by Capitolist Staff | Nov 18, 2025
Samantha Scott will become the next state representative for House District 52 after no candidate filed to run against her before Friday’s qualifying deadline, resulting in her automatic election to the Florida House. The district, which covers Sumter County and part...
by Capitolist Staff | Nov 18, 2025
Amscot Financial, one of Florida’s largest nonbank financial service providers, announced a new partnership with Green Dot Corporation to offer full-service, low-cost bank accounts to customers across more than 230 locations in the state. The move will introduce...
by Capitolist Staff | Nov 17, 2025
Florida’s green industry generated nearly $42 billion in total economic impact, according to a new analysis from Farm Credit of Central Florida. The study places the industry’s total output at $41.9 billion, reflecting the combined economic activity of the businesses...
by Capitolist Staff | Nov 17, 2025
A Leon County circuit judge has ordered the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) to resume processing more than 400 pending Citizens Property Insurance arbitration cases, ending a pause that began after a Hillsborough County judge issued a preliminary...
