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House Panel Approves Bill to Lower Minimum Age for Gun Purchases
A Florida House panel on Wednesday approved a bill that would lower the state’s minimum age to buy a firearm from 21 to 18, rolling back restrictions enacted after the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The House Criminal Justice Subcommittee...
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Donald Trump Jr. Endorses Byron Donalds for Florida Governor
Donald Trump Jr. endorsed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds for Florida governor on Wednesday backing the Naples Republican’s bid to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2026. “My friend [Byron Donalds] is a great patriot and has my full endorsement for Florida Governor,” Trump Jr....
Senate Panel Advances Bill to Expand Public Service Commission
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...
Florida House Panel Advances Proposal to Eliminate Lieutenant Governor, Restructure Executive Branch
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...
AIF Unveils 2025 Agenda: Tax Cuts, Reforms, and Infrastructure Focus
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,...
It’s time to evolve from the anesthesiology status quo pushed by medical dinosaurs
Editors Note: There’s a battle playing out in the halls of the Florida Capitol right now over who should be allowed to administer anesthesia during surgery - physician anesthesiologists or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). Doctors argue that CRNAs need...
Florida Reaches $79 Million Settlement With Juul, Imposes Marketing and Sales Restrictions
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...
Scott Reintroduces Bill Targeting Campus Antisemitism
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...
One day, Democrats could return to power, let’s not give them any more bad ideas
One of several reasons that the American people rejected Kamala Harris and the Biden administration last November was the Democrat party's shameless use of federal agencies to go after political opponents, and voters weren't having it. The FBI targeting Donald Trump?...
DeSantis Directs Increased State Law Enforcement Presence for Spring Break Security
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...
HD-32 Candidate Brian Hodgers Picks Up Trio of Endorsements
Republican House District 32 candidate Brian Hodgers secured three endorsements this week in his bid for Tallahassee. Brevard County Commissioner Kim Adkinson, a Republican representing District 3, announced her endorsement of Hodgers on Monday. Adkinson, elected in...
Florida TaxWatch Calls for State Housing Tax Credit to Address Housing Affordability
Florida TaxWatch is calling on state lawmakers to establish a state-level housing tax credit to increase access to affordable housing crisis, citing similar initiatives in other states that have successfully expanded housing availability and stimulated economic...
Florida Senate committee approves National Guard tuition assistance plan bill
Spouses and children of Florida National Guard members could take advantage of an expanded tuition assistance program in a new bill that was reported favorably by a Senate committee on Tuesday. The Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic...
Florida Lawmakers Aim to Rein in Ballot Initiative Process
Lawmakers are looking to reform a ballot initiative process where two political committees raised $261 million in a losing effort to enshrine abortion rights and recreational marijuana into the state's constitution in the last election cycle. Senate Proposed Bill 7016...
DeSantis Awards $1.5 Million to Winter Haven for Rail Expansion
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...
USF, University of Tampa Under Federal Investigation for Alleged Antisemitic Discrimination
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...
Rep. Debbie Mayfield posts strong fundraising numbers
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. ...
Florida House to study name, image and likeness rights issues
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...
Florida Consumer Sentiment Declines in February
Florida’s consumer sentiment declined in February, reversing three months of gains following the presidential election, according to a report released by the University of Florida’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research. The index dropped 2.6 points to 84.3, while...
Lawmakers Push to Strengthen Penalties for Hit-and-Runs
Florida lawmakers are moving to strengthen penalties for drivers who flee the scene of crashes involving property damage. Sen. Kristen Arrington introduced SB 1378, and Rep. Dan Daley filed the companion bill, HB 479. Both measures amend existing law to mandate that...
Florida Deploys Wildfire Response Team to Assist South Carolina
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Tuesday that the Florida Forest Service deployed a 35-member Complex Incident Management Team to South Carolina in response to an increase in wildfire activity. The team, comprised of experienced wildfire...
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