Florida House Members File A Slate Of Property Tax Reduction Proposals

If approved by the Legislature, seven of the eight would go before the voters.

Déjà Vu: House Subcommittee Passes ‘Free Kill' Bill Governor Vetoed Last Year

Tallahassee orthopedic surgeon Andy Borom said he was “offended” by the “free kill” title.

Reports Says Prison Gerrymandering Gives Unfair Voting Power To Four Florida House Districts

The four districts in the report are mostly in rural areas. The report says 10% of the district’s population is made up of the incarcerated.

Michigan's Slotkin Raises Alarm In Senate Over Secret Trump-Era Terrorist Group Designation List

“straight out of an authoritarian playbook, where the President gets to play judge, jury and executioner,” Slotkin said.

Wrongful Death For Fetuses, Elimination Of Pregnancy Crisis Centers On Tap For 2026 Session

A pair of reproductive-related bills has been filed in the Florida Legislature ahead of the 2026 legislative session that starts Jan. 13.

Meet The State's First Public School Chaplain, A Politically Active Pastor

Rev. Jack Martin identifies with a coalition of pastors committed to tearing down the wall of separation between church and state.

‘This Shutdown Feels Different.' States Might Not Get Repaid When Government Reopens.

The governor’s office said a shutdown of more than 30 days would cause more significant challenges for the state.

Could Clearwater Become The First Florida City In 20 Years To Run Its Own Power Utility?

“It’s one of the easiest things to canvas for,” said Dump Duke organizer Marley Price.

'Hero' Dog Leads Police To Missing 86-Year-Old Woman In FL: WATCH

"He seemed like he was on a mission," the responding deputy said in an interview. "He practically dragged me to her."

FL Uber Driver Started CA Wildfire That Killed 12, Destroyed Thousands Of Homes: DOJ

A Florida man has been arrested on suspicion of starting the Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes in LA.

Senior living chef has sights set on a James Beard Award

Italian-born Chef Salvatore Pezzella is the Executive Chef at The Watermark at Marco Island

State Reveals How Many Kids Lost Health Coverage After Being Unable To Do So In Senate Committee

‘I don’t have that information handy,’ Medicaid Director Brian Meyer tells Senate panel.

Uthmeier Leads 21 States In Backing January Littlejohn's SCOTUS Case Over Parental Rights

Uthmeier plus 21 states believe the U.S. Supreme Court should affirm right to know gender-statuses at school.

Full 5th Circuit To Hear Case On Louisiana Law Requiring Ten Commandments In Classrooms

A procedural order issued Monday vacates a prior ruling from a three-judge panel that declared the law unconstitutional.

Harvest Moon Starts A Trio Of Supermoons: What To Know In FL

It's a potentially stunning season for the skies in Florida, led by a full harvest moon in the first of three supermoons to end 2025.

Florida Awarded $608 Million U.S. Grant For Immigration Detention Centers

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced in August that Florida may build a “Panhandle Pokey” in northwest Florida, which the grant would also cover.

Equality Florida Responds To DeSantis DOGE List Regarding Pride Events

Equality Florida called the list “a pathetic effort to distract from [Desantis's] corruption, inside dealing, and scandals.”

Floridians Most Want This Chain To Open In Their State

​Everyone has that one brand they wish would open closer to home. Here's what Floridians picked.

DeSantis Willing To Call Special Session Over Property Taxes Pre-GOP Primaries

‘It’s interesting, when they know the voters are watching, they tend to govern themselves accordingly.’

Watchdog Hopes New Florida PSC Members Prioritize ‘Community Need'

“For too long, DeSantis’ PSC has rubber-stamped corporate utility wish lists, causing electricity prices to skyrocket under his watch."

Florida taxpayers see $2,900 surplus as state ends 2024 with $23.4 billion cushion

Resilient revenues and federal aid lift Florida to a B grade

A Closer Look At Some Of The New Laws That Take Effect Oct. 1

Many new laws change the state’s criminal or civil statutes.

Schools, Parents Removed Fewer Books Last Year, Reports Find

The DOE list does not disclose any titles in Hillsborough County, for example, that have been removed.

Local Governments File Lawsuit To Block Parts Of Planning-Restriction Law

Local governments filed their request for declaratory and injunctive relief in Florida’s Second Judicial Circuit in Leon County on Monday.

Professors' Suit Against State DEI Funding Ban Largely Dismissed

The law banned general education courses “based on unproven, speculative, or exploratory content.”

Florida Gets $38m From ICE For Immigration Crackdown, Although ‘Alligator Alcatraz' Bill Still Looms

DeSantis: ‘Some people tried to say that wasn’t gonna happen, and I think today with these checks, this is just the beginning.’

Former FL Surgeon General: Vaccination Mandate Ban Is ‘Not Based On Science'

Dr. Scott Rivkees sees ‘an organized strategy to undermine vaccinations in Florida.’

2 FL Public Buildings Among Ugliest In The U.S., New List Claims

A survey asked more than 3,000 people to weigh in on the country's ugliest public buildings. These two Florida buildings made the list.

Missing 17-Year-Old FL Boy Found: Marion County Sheriff

Caden Speight, a missing 17-year-old boy in Marion County, has been found, the sheriff's office said.

‘This Is An Easy One' — Court Upholds Civil Rights Law, Conviction In Attack

A man tried to run Black driver off the road, screaming racial slurs.

Uthmeier Accuses Monique Worrell Of Refusing To Prosecute Pedophiles

‘This is systematic abuse. This is gross negligence.’

Advocate For Hands-Free Distracted Driving Bill In Florida Calls Out State Lawmaker

In 2023, distracted driving resulted in the deaths of 3,275 people, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

5 FL Colleges Among Best In Country, U.S. News Says In New Ranking

Five colleges in Florida are among the Top 100 in the country, according to a new U.S. News ranking.

Calling Himself ‘Unapologetically Conservative,' Blaise Ingoglia Kicks Off His Campaign For CFO

Ingoglia was serving in the Florida Senate when Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed him to succeed Jimmy Patronis as CFO on July 21.

These Are The 3 Most Popular Cocktails In FL (And How To Make Them)

A study by The Ice Maker Hub revealed America's favorite cocktails based on search data. These are the top three in Florida.

Noting ‘Political Risk,' GOP House Member Reveals Plan To Cut Property Taxes

He’s proposing a 5% transaction fee on real estate sales, which he says could generate roughly $12 billion a year, and other measures.

‘Gas Station Morphine': Florida To Issue Emergency Labeling Rule For Kratom Compound 7-OH

An emergency rule lasts 90 days and must be taken up by the Legislature to become permanently part of Florida law.

23 FL Target Stores To Host Midnight Release Of Taylor Swift’s ‘Life Of A Showgirl’

Taylor Swift's highly anticipated new album releases Oct. 3. These 23 Florida Target stores will have it available at midnight.

New Survey Shows Majority Of Florida GOP Voters Back Clean Energy Initiatives

‘Pocketbook issues are clearly the number one issue of concern.’

Teachers Among Those Answering To Employers After Charlie Kirk Social Media Posts

‘An educator’s personal views that are made public may undermine the trust of the students and families that they serve.'