Florida poll finds widespread affordability worries. Most voters ready to cut property taxes
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida voters, acutely concerned about affordability, are ready to vote in favor of a…
City leaders prepare for property tax cuts impact
Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis delivers the annual State of the City speech at The Parker in Fort…
‘Great opportunity:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis backs new ‘medical freedom’ bill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis came out in favor of a “medical freedom” bill…
Florida Senate passes bill requiring 50% of eligible union members to participate in votes to be recertified
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Unions representing teachers and other public sector workers – but not first responders – would…
Florida House overwhelmingly approves new tax cuts
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Thursday, the Florida House voted overwhelmingly to push through its latest tax proposal. That…
Florida teachers raise alarm over bill requiring unions to show support from 50% of employees to remain certified
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Teachers and union leaders in Northeast Florida are warning that Senate Bill 1296, which is…
Florida lawmakers consider raising payouts for injuries caused by cities or counties
In 2021, Jose Correa was in a crosswalk at the intersection of Le Jeune and Bird roads when…
‘Failed experiment:’ Florida committee unanimously OKs plan to scrap HOAs
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – After a state lawmaker brought up eliminating HOAs last year, a new Florida bill would…
Florida Legislature passes ‘Missy’s Law’ after 5-year-old’s death
The Florida Legislature has passed legislation called “Missy’s Law,” named in honor of a 5-year-old Tallahassee girl whose…
Florida DEI ban could upend Leon, Tallahassee minority business office
Local government leaders are monitoring legislation moving through the Florida Legislature that would likely sound a death knell…
Why the YMCA backs proposed legislation to widen swim voucher ages, create new water rules for rental properties
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Water is everywhere in Florida — oceans, pools, retention ponds and backyard water features. With…
Florida introduces dozens of domestic violence bills, as cases rise in the state, experts call it “a deadly epidemic”
Florida state lawmakers this legislative session are considering dozens of bills aimed at strengthening domestic violence laws as…