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Rays’ stadium plans in limbo after team pulls out of agreement
For the Tampa Bay Rays, the team's decision to pull out of a deal to build a $1.3 billion stadium raises a question on where it will call home in the future. The team said Thursday, just a few weeks ahead of a self-imposed March 31 deadline, that it wouldn't be able...
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Google’s legislative proposal for keeping kids safe online
Legislation pushed by Meta would share kids' information with millions of developers without parental consent or rules on how it's used; we have a better way. Everyone wants to protect kids and teens online, and make sure they engage with age-appropriate content, but...
Documents show Polk bus camera program is cash generator for sheriff, school district
Despite state law meant to prevent profit-driven enforcement, Polk County Sheriff’s Office collects $84 per hour reviewing violations - far exceeding deputy wages, while the school district rakes in millions. New documents reveal the Polk County school bus camera...
Florida lawmakers begin discussions on NIL
A working group in the Florida Legislature is taking a look at the state's name, image and likeness laws, with a goal of possibly changing them to make the state's intercollegiate athletic programs more competitive. This allows college athletes to get paid for use of...
Rays call end to $6.5B stadium, redevelopment deal in St. Petersburg
The Tampa Bay Rays announced Thursday the team is abandoning a $6.5 billion stadium and downtown redevelopment deal in St. Petersburg that has been two years in the making. The team said in a statement released on X ahead of a March 31 deadline that it'll be returning...
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...
DeSantis administration to give $2M grant to SeaPort Manatee
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a $2 million grant from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund for infrastructure improvements at SeaPort Manatee as it recovers from hurricane damage. The grant will reconstruct several roads, including South Dock Street, as well as...
Florida Senators Push to Relocate NASA Headquarters to Space Coast
Florida’s U.S. senators have introduced legislation seeking to relocate the headquarters of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) from Washington, D.C., to Brevard County, Florida. The Consolidating Aerospace Programs Efficiently at Canaveral Act,...
Senate Committee Advances Rural Renaissance Bill to Floor Vote
Legislation aimed at expanding economic development, infrastructure, healthcare, and housing in Florida’s rural communities is set for a vote on the Senate floor after passing its final committee stop Thursday. The Senate Fiscal Policy Committee unanimously approved...
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...
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. ...
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