Florida lawmakers on Friday approved a sweeping hurricane preparedness and recovery package designed to accelerate rebuilding after storms, tighten coordination among emergency agencies, and expand transparency in disaster spending. The bill, SB 180 by Sen. Nick...

The Florida Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a school safety measure that expands campus security protocols, establishes statewide training standards for armed personnel, and requires the development of a digital threat management system. The bill, sponsored by...

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has opened the first Office of Parental Rights in the U.S. OPR litigators will "provide justice to parents and families whose rights have been violated" within the public school system, he said. "Governments should understand...

The Florida Legislature passed its farm bill this week that officials say could be the most expansive farm-related measure in the state's history. Senate Bill 700 was passed 88-27 in the House of Representatives on Tuesday and is now headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis for a...

Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez is putting together a select committee to draft a property tax ballot initiative for 2026. The Miami Republican announced on Tuesday that he's putting together a Select Committee on Property Taxes that will hold its first meeting on...

The Florida House on Friday approved a sweeping tax package that would lower the state sales tax rate, cut taxes on commercial leases, and overhaul the use of Tourist Development Tax revenues, advancing one of the largest tax cut measures in state history to the...

Lobbyist–turned-Congressman– turned political commentator David Jolly is moving closer to launching a campaign for Governor of Florida.Jolly first teased the prospect of a state-wide campaign a month ago with well-placed news stories about his political aspirations....

Thursday's hearing by the Health Care Budget Subcommittee in the Florida House of Representatives concluded after only nine minutes when two witnesses requested by the panel declined to testify. It is unclear if the short meeting is the end of the House's...

The Florida House unanimously approved legislation Thursday that would prohibit new commercial construction in state parks and impose strict safeguards on the use and management of public conservation lands. The measure cleared the chamber in a unanimous vote...

With unanimous support in both chambers, the Florida Legislature finalized a broad overhaul of the state’s condominium governance and safety statutes, advancing legislation intended to reconcile stringent post-Surfside safety mandates with the financial realities...

With the session expected to drag past Friday's scheduled end date, Florida lawmakers are far apart on a budget and neither side seems ready to compromise. The Senate budget proposal is $117.4 billion, about $4.4 billion more than the House's proposed outlay of $113...

The Florida Legislature has approved a bill directing a statewide study on how automation, artificial intelligence and robotics are expected to reshape the state’s industries and workforce, sending the measure to the Governor’s desk for signature. House Bill 827,...

Florida’s prohibition on cultivated meat sales remains intact after a federal judge dismissed portions of a lawsuit brought by Upside Foods, but allowed the company to move forward with a constitutional challenge under the dormant Commerce Clause. In an order issued...

Florida’s average gas price rose by five cents over the past week, reaching $3.05 per gallon on Sunday, according to new data released by AAA. Despite the weekly increase, pump prices remain 10 cents lower than a month ago and 51 cents cheaper than this time last...

Lawmakers in the Florida Legislature are considering adding initiatives to the ballot that could help homeowners reduce their property taxes and help defray personal property taxes on agricultural equipment. House Joint Resolution 1257 and Senate Joint...

Sen. Jason Pizzo on Thursday announced he is leaving the Democratic Party and registering as no party affiliation (NPA), resigning his position as Senate Democratic Leader and citing a desire to serve independently. Pizzo, who has represented parts of Miami-Dade...

The Florida House on Wednesday passed wide-ranging legislation to strengthen oversight of condominium buildings, giving local governments and association boards new responsibilities tied to structural safety and long-term financial planning. The legislation, House...