Toby Overdorf endorses Anthony Bonna to succeed him in HD 85
When Rep. Toby Overdorf leaves his seat representing House District 85 this year due to term limits, he…
Florida retailers applaud passage of ‘cents and sensibility’ penny-rounding measure
The Florida Retail Federation (FRF) is celebrating passage earlier this week of a measure authorizing retailers to round…
Daniel Perez leads House on ‘historic’ vote to eliminate most homestead property taxes
The House has approved a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment that would eliminate most property taxes on homesteaded…
House passes bill requiring cursive writing instruction for Florida elementary students
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – Elementary students across Florida could soon be required to learn to…
House panel approves bill requiring cursive writing instruction in Florida schools
Cursive writing is considered an element that helps academic success. Cursive may have fallen by the wayside, but…
Florida lawmakers target nursing schools as state faces 60,000 nurse shortage
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) – Florida needs about 60,000 new nurses over the next decade to…
2026 could be pivotal year in Florida
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Florida homeowners could see major changes to their property tax bills in 2026…
Back to basics? Cursive lessons will be mandatory for Florida kids if this bill passes
Elementary school kids might be required once again to learn how to read and write in cursive. A…
State pushes to lower property taxes in Florida
The Brief The Florida House is pitching eight property tax ideas that could go to voters if they…
House files sweeping property tax cuts package for voters, not lawmakers, to approve or reject
Florida voters could get a shot in next year’s Midterm election at reshaping how local governments can levy…
Florida lawmaker pushing for students to demonstrate proficient cursive reading and writing
In an age when students are often working on computers, typing up essays and homework instead of writing…