Lawmakers started moving forward Tuesday with a proposal crafted in response to a deadly crash involving an undocumented-immigrant truck driver on Florida’s Turnpike. The Republican-dominated
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State lawmakers look to boost campus security in wake of Florida State University shooting
After a student last year killed two people and wounded five others at Florida State University in Tallahassee, state lawmakers Tuesday began moving forward with
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
Florida candidate proposes 50% tax on OnlyFans creators; top earner pushes back
A Florida gubernatorial candidate is proposing a steep “sin tax” on OnlyFans creators – a move he says would deter people from joining the platform. One
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
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivering final State of the State address on Tuesday
Florida’s legislative session begins on Tuesday as Gov. Ron DeSantis delivers his final State of the State address. Political experts expect the session will focus
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holding news conference in Davie
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in Davie on Monday, one day before the start of the 2026 legislative session in Tallahassee.
Florida can temporarily enforce law preventing children from accessing some social media platforms
A divided federal appeals court Tuesday ruled that Florida can begin enforcing a 2024 law aimed at preventing children from having access to certain social
Florida recreational marijuana campaign hits snag after judge nulls 200,000 petition signatures
The political committee behind a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational marijuana will not appeal a judge’s decision upholding state election officials’ invalidation of