Republicans on a Florida House committee advanced a measure Tuesday to honor murdered conservative activist Charlie Kirk, over objections that such a tribute would come
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Florida Senate approves allowing more garage apartments to boost affordable housing
A proposal to boost affordable housing through garage apartments and other accessory dwellings on single family home lots passed the Florida Senate on Wednesday. However,
Florida House advances bill for entry level workers to waive the state’s new minimum wage
Republican lawmakers are trying to revive an effort to create an exemption to the state’s voter-approved minimum wage that would apply to workers classified as
Florida House advances new proposal to limit increases in property taxes under the Save Our Homes limit
A third House proposal to reduce property taxes is ready to go to the full House, while the Senate has not put forward a plan.
House Speaker Danny Perez on DeSantis’ State of the State snub, property taxes and the future of AI
It was the snub that had the Florida Capitol buzzing. Walking onto the rostrum to deliver his eighth and final State of the State address,
Proposal backed to phase out Florida property taxes as DeSantis, lawmakers try to reach ballot measure agreement
A House proposal that would ask voters to phase out non-school homestead property taxes moved forward Thursday, as lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis try to
Tech group battling Florida’s social media laws now opposing “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights” proposal
A tech industry group that has battled Florida social-media laws in court is opposing new legislation dubbed the “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights.” The Computer
New Florida laws take effect in 2026: Here’s how they may impact you
New Year’s Eve celebrations have come to an end, but new laws passed by Florida lawmakers are now in effect as of Jan. 1. From
From “Alligator Alcatraz” to guns and social media, Florida’s biggest legal battles to watch in 2026
Legal battles about issues like “Alligator Alcatraz,” guns and social media as well as many other Florida issues remain unresolved as we head into 2026.
Florida redistricting talks begin in growing battle for House control in 2026 elections
Florida’s Republican-controlled House is holding the first meeting of its select committee on congressional redistricting Thursday, as the state becomes the latest to consider redrawing