by Capitolist Staff | Jun 18, 2026
Florida Board of Governors Chair Alan Levine said Thursday that concerns over the University of Florida’s (UF) governance policies could delay consideration of Dr. Stuart Bell’s nomination as UF president. In a letter to Chancellor Ray Rodrigues, Levine said a review...
by The Center Square | Jun 18, 2026
Florida counties could lose over $11 billion per year under the property tax relief proposal going before voters in November, according to a bill analysis. The constitutional amendment would provide a $150,000 exemption the first year and a $250,000 exemption the next...
by Capitolist Staff | Jun 18, 2026
Florida State University’s (FSU) Board of Trustees on Thursday approved a $3.22 billion operating budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, marking a 4.5 percent increase over the university’s amended $3.08 billion budget for the prior year. The spending plan includes major...
by Capitolist Staff | Jun 17, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation this week that will make it harder for some commercial properties to remain with Citizens Property Insurance Corp. when comparable private coverage is available. The bill, Senate Bill 1028, is aimed at further reducing the number...
by The Center Square | Jun 17, 2026
The Florida congressional map that created four more Republican-leaning districts will remain in place for this year’s midterm elections after the state Supreme Court declined to intervene in a lawsuit alleging the map violates the state constitution. On June 10, the...
by The Center Square | Jun 16, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has sued TikTok, alleging the popular social media platform committed a series of violations of Florida law by actively targeting and contracting with minors while deceiving parents about the dangers of the app. “TikTok’s...
by Capitolist Staff | Jun 16, 2026
Miami-Dade home sales rose year over year for the ninth consecutive month in May, as the county’s housing market continued to show strength despite elevated mortgage rates and affordability pressures. Total home sales increased 7.9 percent from May 2025, rising from...
by Capitolist Staff | Jun 15, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday announced a Medicaid integrity initiative aimed at tightening oversight of Florida’s Medicaid program and preventing fraud before taxpayer dollars are spent. The initiative, announced in West Palm Beach, includes enhanced provider...
by Capitolist Staff | Jun 15, 2026
Florida gas prices moved lower over the weekend after crude oil prices declined following a reported agreement between the United States and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to AAA. The state average stood at $3.83 per gallon Sunday, down 12 cents from...
by The Center Square | Jun 12, 2026
The Florida Supreme Court denied a challenge to new congressional maps on Wednesday. The Supreme Court was asked to intervene in the ongoing case under consideration by the First District Court of Appeal. Petitioners, including the Equal Ground Education Fund, are...
