Attorneys for Frank Walls ask the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent his scheduled execution today
If the execution is carried out, Walls would be a record 19th inmate put to death by lethal injection this year in Florida.
Florida isn’t responding when people ask how many black bears have been killed during the hunt
Florida’s black bear hunt kicked off on December 6; many people are looking for answers.
A new Florida bill would allow employees at state colleges to carry weapons on campus
The law would apply to Florida professors, university faculty, and teaching assistants. Republican Sen. Don Gaetz sponsored SB 896.
Tampa City Council is set to vote on new bike rules
The rules target riders on some of the city’s busiest trails. Some residents complain that bikes, scooters and e-bikes are taking over spaces meant for pedestrians.
A Florida League of Cities report slams efforts to eliminate property taxes
The study, which was commissioned by the University of Wichita, said ending property taxes would be bad news for the working class and would greatly harm smaller, more rural counties. The state legislature is currently debating several proposals that could be on the ballot in November 2026 for the voters themselves to weigh in on.
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