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Ballot boxes at a voting booth. | Felix, rawpixel.com, stock.adobe.com
April 20, 2026

How Florida’s SAVE Act could affect voter registration

A new election law will dramatically change voter registration, but it won’t take effect until after November’s elections.…

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Florida's legislature meets for 60 days every year. The dates change year-to-year, but lawmakers' pay hasn't changed in about a decade.
March 10, 2026

Here’s how much state lawmakers make each session

Florida lawmakers don’t make the highest pay in the country, but they don’t make the lowest either.…

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Before teens can get their driver's permit and buckle their seat belts, they'll need to complete a new six-hour course. The updated requirements start Aug. 1. | State Farm, Creative Commons
July 24, 2025

Teen drivers will face new requirements next month

Starting Aug. 1, teenagers must complete a six-hour driving course before earning their learner’s permit.…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis has over 40 ethics violations to sign off on, according to a report from the Florida Commission on Ethics. The oldest case dates back over seven years. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
September 29, 2023

Multiple ethics violations await DeSantis’ signature

As Gov. Ron DeSantis campaigns for president, more than 40 ethics violations have not yet been finalized, according to the…

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September 26, 2023

New COVID vaccines are free, but check with your insurance

A small percentage of people have received a bill due to a billing mishap. Those affected can contact the company…