Florida lawmakers want to expand smoking ban to most public places, including outdoor areas
The Brief Florida lawmakers are considering SB 986 and HB 389 to expand bans on smoking and vaping…
Florida House approves a change to a controversial law that banned books in school libraries
The Florida House approved a measure Wednesday that includes a definition of “materials harmful to minors” in a…
St. Johns County designated as the future location for the Florida Museum of Black History by Florida’s Senate
In a unanimous vote, the Senate on Wednesday approved a proposal (SB 308) that would recognize the designation…
Florida ‘Granny Flat’ bill could expand backyard housing in Tampa Bay area
The Brief Florida senators unanimously approved a bill which would require cities and counties to allow accessory dwelling…
Florida proposal to further limit out-of-state, international students at some universities advances in House
A proposal to further limit the amount of out-of-state and international students at some Florida universities continued to…
Florida Senate approves allowing more garage apartments to boost affordable housing
A proposal to boost affordable housing through garage apartments and other accessory dwellings on single family home lots…
Florida Republican introduces bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Trump
As legislation moves to rename Palm Beach International Airport after the sitting U.S. President, some South Florida lawmakers…
Jacksonville Bold for 2.4.26: Cash for Congressmen
U.S. Reps. Aaron Bean and John Rutherford exited 2025 with cash advantages in their respective bids for re-election…
A rundown of ideas Florida lawmakers have so far to cut property taxes
TALLAHASSEE — The window for Florida lawmakers to meaningfully debate cutting property taxes gets smaller with each passing…
State representative pushes land-use bill critics claim endangers Florida Everglades protection
A bill that environmentalists warn is the first step toward making it easier for Miami-Dade developers to build…
Florida House advances new proposal to limit increases in property taxes under the Save Our Homes limit
A third House proposal to reduce property taxes is ready to go to the full House, while the…
Florida House committee passes bill that seeks to lower prescription drug prices
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The House Budget Committee on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a proposal aimed at lowering prescription drug…