Bill before DeSantis to enact gold, silver as legal tender
Staff ReportA bill to make gold and silver coins legal tender in Florida has reached Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk. Among 52…
Read MoreProperty tax overhaul headed to ballot
Lawmakers on Tuesday approved a sweeping property tax proposal backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sending the measure to Florida voters…
Read MoreDeSantis signs bills expanding support for school coaches and student athletes
On Friday, May 22, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 538 and Senate Bill 178, legislation aimed at expanding support for Florida’s K‑12 athletic coaches and student athletes.…
Read MoreDeSantis unveils property tax cut plan, calls special session
Many Florida homeowners would see their property taxes eliminated or sharply reduced under a proposal unveiled Wednesday by Gov. Ron…
Read MoreNo gas tax cut, but lawmakers line up breaks on guns, outdoor goods
There will be no suspension of Florida’s gas tax this year after a proposal backed by Democrats failed to make…
Read MoreFlorida revamps red snapper fishing after court ruling
Florida wildlife officials modified recreational red snapper fishing rules set to begin Friday after a federal court halted expanded fishing…
Read MoreArmed guardian program expanded to colleges, universities
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday expanding Florida’s armed “school guardian” program to include colleges and universities. The law…
Read MoreSenate backs off funding requests for ‘Rural Renaissance’ programs
The Senate on Thursday dropped funding requests for a series of programs tied to Senate President Ben Albritton’s “rural renaissance”…
Read MoreOpioid overdose deaths drop in Florida
Florida’s drug overdose deaths continued to decline in 2025, according to state data released Wednesday. Opioid-caused deaths fell 42 percent…
Read MoreImmigration enforcement costs climb to $460m for year
The Florida Division of Emergency Management spent another $45.3 million on immigration enforcement-related costs, bringing the total spent this year…
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