Florida lawmakers OK plan to axe property taxes. Here are the details
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – One of several new property tax amendments making its way through the Legislature may have…
Florida House advances tax cut proposal that seeks to phase out non-school homestead property tax
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As the Florida Senate continues to ponder an approach to lowering property taxes, House committees…
Phosphate giant turns to Florida Legislature for help thwarting lawsuits
Phosphate mining in Florida. By Jaclyn Lopez (used with permission). by Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix January 15, 2026…
Florida lawmakers revisit hurricane law after critics say it froze local planning
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A state senator from Tampa Bay is trying to fix a hurricane recovery bill that…
Impact fee limits, ‘agricultural enclave’ development bills pass 1st Florida Senate committee stop
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Proposals that would allow single-family homes on some property zoned for agriculture and make it…
Florida’s 2026 session sees ‘bumper crop’ of open government bills, but will they close more doors?
Public records. By AndreyPopov via iStock for WMNF News. by Margie Menzel, Florida Trident January 16, 2026 This…
Checking the pulse of Florida health care news and policy
Welcome back to Diagnosis, a vertical focused on the intersection of health care policy and politics. — First-tier…
Florida lawmaker pushes for flashing lights at crosswalks to improve pedestrian safety
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – Florida is one of the deadliest states for pedestrians, with Central Florida especially dangerous.…
These out-of-state licenses aren’t legal in Florida. Here’s what to know
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – With the recent crackdowns on illegal immigration in Florida, it’s a good reminder that some…
Gov. Ron DeSantis lauds accomplishments at final State of the State address: “We are the free state of Florida”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis joined lawmakers in Tallahassee on Tuesday to deliver his final State of the State…
Florida candidate proposes 50% tax on OnlyFans creators; top earner pushes back
A Florida gubernatorial candidate is proposing a steep “sin tax” on OnlyFans creators – a move he says would…
‘I’m very optimistic:’ Florida bill banning recreational nitrous oxide sales gives family hope
ORLANDO, Fla. – With the start of the 2026 Florida legislative session underway, hundreds of bills are starting…