Control of Florida legislature in focus as elections ramp up
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — As Florida’s congressional and state elections begin to heat up, both Democrats and Republicans…
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ACLU of Florida sues DeSantis over a court vacancy The complaint was filed to compel DeSantis to name…
State budget: What First Coast projects survived DeSantis’ veto and what got cut
Gov. Ron DeSantis used his veto pen to cut nearly $18 million in Northeast Florida projects the Florida…
How lobbying and campaign donations shaped a Florida transportation law
Florida has a new transportation law that changes how new vehicle brands can be sold in the state.…
Florida ‘deplatforming’ law finally headed to trial
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Florida’s social media law, meant to prevent deplatforming and censoring users, is headed for…
Editorial: Suddenly, Florida’s future is at stake
The drastic demolition of cities and counties sought by the Legislature is the most irresponsible enactment by Tallahassee…
CFO tells Florida voters don’t believe ‘big government apologists’ hype on property tax
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia had a message for south Florida voters Wednesday. Don’t believe the hype…
Jacksonville officials stare down $300M hit from DeSantis’ property tax plan
As Florida lawmakers return to Tallahassee to debate Gov. Ron DeSantis’ property tax cut proposal, Jacksonville city leaders…
St. Pete leaders warn property tax proposal could jeopardize city
As Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes a proposal that could eventually eliminate property taxes on homesteaded properties, St. Petersburg officials are…
Florida lawmakers pass millions for education, partial raises for state workers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – Florida lawmakers have finally passed a budget, albeit late in the…
Guns, tennis tickets, computers: what Florida lawmakers want to cut taxes on
TALLAHASSEE — There won’t be a suspension of the gas tax this year in Florida, after a provision…
Florida’s new congressional map survives challenge
Florida’s newly drawn congressional districts will remain intact, a Tallahassee judge ruled Tuesday.Judge Joshua Hawkes of the Leon…