Here are 5 Florida laws that take effect on New Year’s Day
The new year brings new laws. While most bills passed during the 2025 legislative session are already active,…
Fleming senator files bill to regulate drinking straws
Legislation filed by a Fleming Island legislator would set guidelines for local government rules involving the materials used…
AI ‘Bill of Rights’ proposed in Florida Senate
In a priority of Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Senate Republican on Monday filed a proposal dubbed the “Artificial…
Leon County leaders say social services money could be slashed if property tax cut proposals pass
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Leon County leaders say they don’t want to be alarmist, but they also have…
Florida HOA reform bill could give homeowners more power to dissolve associations
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – Florida homeowners could gain new powers to hold homeowners’ associations accountable…
Florida Democrats propose limiting governor’s emergency powers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – Florida Democrats are pushing legislation to strip the governor’s power to…
Florida property tax relief proposals advance through second committee
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – A second legislative committee approved proposed constitutional amendments Tuesday that would…
Florida lawmakers consider requiring teachers to take oath of office
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – Florida teachers could soon be required to take an oath of…
Looking toward 2026, AG Uthmeier pushes tough on crime approach in Florida
Since being appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in February as Florida’s attorney general, James Uthmeier has kept a…
Florida lawmakers consider requiring active shooter training for new teachers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – Florida teachers could soon be required to learn how to respond…
Florida lawmakers consider requiring active shooter training for new teachers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – Florida teachers could soon be required to learn how to respond…
More Florida property tax relief proposals filed as bills arrive in mailboxes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – Property tax bills are expected to arrive in Florida mailboxes next…