After pivotal week, new Tampa Bay Rays stadium vision goes public as funding questions arise
The Tampa Bay Rays this week unveiled a “first look” at a proposed 31,000-seat ballpark and surrounding mixed-use…
Senate committee advances bipartisan bill to save kids from drowning
In a more unusual move, a Republican’s and a Democrat’s bills were merged together to create one beefed-up…
Uncertainty over Florida’s TikTok ban following U.S. sale
What will happen to Florida’s ban on TikTok now that there’s a U.S.-China deal? Nobody is saying, but…
Hillsborough College seeks $50M in state funds ahead of potential Tampa Bay Rays stadium
The timeline closely aligns with public statements from Rays ownership, which has said it is targeting an April…
Adam Anderson’s push for more genetic counselors in Florida clears first hurdle
Rep. Adam Anderson has successfully ushered through its first committee stop legislation that would address a shortage of…
Senate passes bill to add more oversight and transparency on school choice vouchers
With a bipartisan unanimous vote, the Senate has passed a bill to add more oversight for the taxpayer-funded…
Randy Maggard is back with bill promoting water pollution
This is such an exciting time of year for us Florida columnists! The 2026 Legislative Session begins next…
Presidents Washington and Lincoln could watch over Florida students next year
Legislators are proposing placing photos of former Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in all elementary classrooms. (Photos…
State Sen. Jim Boyd Designated Florida Senate President · The Floridian
Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton) was unanimously elected to serve as Florida’s next Senate president for the 2026-2028 term before…