Florida’s minimum wage going up again. A roundup of laws taking effect
TALLAHASSEE — Among the new laws taking effect Oct. 1 are changes in how police identify criminal gang…
Florida lawmakers approve budget, tax cuts
(The Center Square) – Lawmakers in Florida passed the state budget on Friday along with $272.2 million in…
SPLC-backed coalition sues Florida over new congressional map it alleges is an unconstitutional gerrymander
A coalition of groups represented by the embattled Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is suing Florida over its…
No tax breaks on Florida gas, just all this other stuff
Suspending Florida’s gas tax is a no-go, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis. Easing prices is just, like, not…
Slain victim’s mother speaks at Florida Capitol after lawmakers pass domestic violence bill
A mother’s emotional testimony at the Florida State Capitol is putting a face on the devastating impact of…
Artists with disabilities shine at Florida Capitol art show
DOWNTOWN TALLAHASSEE, FL — Florida artists with developmental disabilities displayed their work at the state capitol in an…
Florida Senate passes data center regulations amid Trump AI intrigue
The Florida Senate unanimously passed a bill Thursday to add regulations to large-scale data centers aimed at protecting…
Flags to fly at half-staff Friday in honor of former Florida Rep. Terry Fields
Flags at the Florida State Capitol and throughout Duval County will fly at half-staff on Friday in honor…
Florida lawmakers not aligned on Rays funding, AIDS drugs
TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers are divided on whether to putmoney towarda Tampa Bay Rays stadium, how much to…
Florida Senate revives effort to end ‘onerous’ public school regulations
The big story: The Florida Senate is continuing its push to eliminate what leaders have called “onerous codes”…
Protest & vigil at Florida State Capitol after deadly ICE confrontation in MN
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — A deadly confrontation involving ICE agents in Minnesota has sparked protests and vigils across…
The 5 Cities With The Cleanest Air In Florida
When it comes to clean, breathable air, Florida stands out as one of the country’s quiet overachievers. While…