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A budget plan finalized Friday sets aside $6.25 million to restore the Ocklawaha River.…
June 11, 2025
State approves conservation deals in North Florida
The state will spend nearly $118 million to conserve about 76,000 acres, including land in Baker, Clay and Putnam counties.…
June 2, 2025
New law requires restaurants to warn you about fees
Beginning July 1, restaurants must notify customers upfront about automatic tips or service fees.…
June 2, 2025
DeSantis signs bill restricting cellphone use in public schools
The law prohibits cellphone use throughout the school day in elementary and middle schools.…
May 21, 2025
Investigation continues into Baker Sheriff’s Office
Gov. Ron DeSantis extended the appointment of State Attorney Melissa Nelson to investigate the department.…
May 16, 2025
DeSantis will veto malpractice bill sponsored by Jax senator
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Clay Yarborough, would have allowed more people to seek noneconomic damages.…
May 2, 2025
Lawmakers put reins on boating inspections
A bill sent to the governor would block law enforcement from boarding vessels without probable cause.…
May 1, 2025
Lawmakers vote to block development at state parks
A bill intended to keep golf courses and lodges from being built in state parks is headed to Gov. Ron…
April 30, 2025
Legislature votes to repeal later school start times
School districts objected after the state prevented high schools from starting earlier than 8:30 a.m.…
April 29, 2025
Senate approves restrictions on ‘intrusive’ boating checks
But chances of the proposal becoming law are in doubt because the House has not acted.…
April 10, 2025
Senate approves Black history museum in St. Johns County
A House bill regarding the Black history museum has not moved through committees.…
March 20, 2025
Speed limits could rise to 75 mph on Florida’s interstates
The Legislature is considering a bill that would increase speed limits on interstates, the Turnpike and rural highways.…
February 28, 2025
Proposed amendment would eliminate lieutenant governor
Voters would be asked to replace the lieutenant governor with a “commissioner of government efficiency.”…
February 24, 2025
Court sides with Duval teacher over Facebook posts
The appellate court overturned the suspension of Sandalwood High School teacher Thomas Caggiano.…
February 19, 2025
What would it cost to eliminate property taxes?
A state senator has filed a proposal to study the possibility of eliminating property taxes in Florida.…
February 12, 2025
DeSantis wants to stop ‘intrusive’ checks on boaters
Gov. Ron DeSantis says FWC officers use boat safety inspections as a pretense to pull over boaters.…
February 4, 2025
Legislation backs Black history museum in St. Johns County
Legislation introduced by Sen. Tom Leek would create a Black history museum board of directors to help create the museum.…
December 17, 2024
Lawmaker tries again to restrict flags on public buildings
Sen. Randy Fine wants to prevent flags representing a “political viewpoint,” including Pride flags, Palestine and Black Lives Matter.…
December 12, 2024
Senate bill would lower age to buy long guns in Florida
The bill from Sen. Randy Fine of Brevard County would repeal a law that raised the gun-buying age to 21.…
December 5, 2024
Proposed law would restrict development in state parks
The legislation would prohibit development like the lodge and pickleball courts once proposed at Anastasia State Park in St. Johns…
November 18, 2024
Florida commits more money to lure back tourists after storms
Visit Florida has added $1 million to a campaign to convince tourists that Florida is open for business.…
November 14, 2024
Judge OKs settlement over Nassau schoolbook removals
School district officials agreed to return a number of removed schoolbooks to library shelves.…
October 25, 2024
Tired of election text messages? Here’s a solution
Election campaigns say they’ll stop texting and emailing you as soon as you vote. So vote early.…
October 22, 2024
Putnam judge accused of abusing authority
An investigative panel accused Judge Anna Maria Gennusa of “improper use” of her power to hold people in contempt.…