Senate passes Rural Renaissance bill with bipartisan support
With unanimous bipartisan support, the Senate passed SB 250 that would make sweeping investments to support rural communities…
Florida Senate passes Rural Renaissance plan for economic development
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – The Florida Senate passed sweeping reforms Wednesday afternoon aimed at providing…
Daniel Perez rattled Tallahassee. What will he do in year two as House Speaker?
In his first year as Florida’s young and powerful speaker of the House, Miami Republican Daniel Perez created…
Ben Albritton, following Gov. DeSantis’ lead, wants wait-and-see approach with congressional redistricting
Senate President Ben Albritton said the upper chamber of the Legislature isn’t moving yet on congressional redistricting. But…
Florida Senate leaders outline priorities for 2026 legislative session
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – More than 100 bills await lawmakers as the 2026 legislative session…
Florida Politics’ 2025 Politician of the Year: Daniel Perez
Daniel Perez may not be a household name. The House Speaker has never appeared on a ballot outside…
Here are the Top 10 federal stories impacting Florida in 2025
There’s an old saying in Sunshine State newsrooms when it comes to covering national stories: “There’s always a…
Florida lawmakers debate AI regulation as technology expands into daily life
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – Florida lawmakers are debating whether to regulate artificial intelligence as the…
Most voters want property taxes cut or eliminated — and they know it’ll hurt services
Most Florida voters want state lawmakers to slash or end property taxes, despite the impact on local services.…
Florida lawmakers weigh redistricting ahead of 2026 congressional battle
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s Republican-controlled House officially kicked off the first meeting of its select committee on…
Florida Senate to honor Tallahassee Democrat reporter Bill Cotterell
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton‘s office announced he will dedicate a plaque in honor of the late Bill…
Corey Simon files Rural Renaissance bill to invest in Florida’s country
Sen. Corey Simon has filed the 2026 Rural Renaissance package that carries the support of Senate President Ben…