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The bill includes new requirements for proving citizenship when registering to vote.…
3 days ago
St. Augustine braces for property tax cutbacks
The city says it will have to significantly cut services if the Florida Legislature reduces property taxes.…
February 20, 2026
Counties fear law would tie their hands on development
The “Blue Ribbon Projects” bill could allow developers to circumvent some local regulations.…
February 17, 2026
House proposes guardrails on DeSantis emergency fund
A House bill would limit how the governor can use an emergency fund originally intended for natural disasters.…
February 11, 2026
House revives effort to protect monuments and statues
Critics contend the effort is primarily directed at preserving monuments supporting the Confederacy.…
February 11, 2026
House panel passes ‘Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance’
Opponents like Rep. Angie Nixon of Jacksonville argued that the Kirk tribute would insult Black people.…
February 6, 2026
Lawsuit challenges special session for redistricting
Voting rights advocates say Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn’t have the authority to call a special session on redistricting.…
January 26, 2026
What can Florida do to address housing affordability?
On “The Florida Roundup,” an FSU director explains why the affordable housing issue is more complex than it seems.…
January 23, 2026
Property tax proposals move forward in Florida House
Two proposals to reduce property taxes advanced through House committees on Thursday.…
January 23, 2026
Black Democrats decry state’s stance on affirmative action
Black lawmakers denounced a memo from Attorney General James Uthmeier saying affirmative action laws are discriminatory.…
January 22, 2026
Florida lawmakers consider making UTVs street-legal
A bill in the Legislature would allow licensed drivers to use UTVs on certain city and county roads.…
January 21, 2026
Florida lawmakers take a spin on e-bike regulations
A Senate committee passed a bill that adds regulations for e-bikes — and paves the way for more changes.…
January 16, 2026
Here are bills the Florida House passed in first week of session
The House passed eight bills Thursday, ranging from fetus deaths to gun purchases by teenagers.…
January 15, 2026
Florida Senate passes overhaul of private school vouchers
The voucher legislation passed unanimously after an audit of the program found a “myriad of accountability challenges.”…
January 9, 2026
Rep. Garrison predicts AI debate as legislative session begins
Florida House Speaker-designate Sam Garrison says AI could be one of the biggest areas of tension during the session.…
January 7, 2026
DeSantis wants to redraw Florida’s congressional districts
Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to call a special legislative session to redraw districts before midterm elections.…
December 31, 2025
8,000 pregnant women get disabled parking permits
Disabled advocates are suing over a Florida law that allows pregnant women to use disabled parking spaces.…
December 31, 2025
These 5 Florida laws will take effect on New Year’s Day
The new laws cover animal cruelty, breast cancer and condo regulation, among other issues.…
December 24, 2025
Fleming senator files bill to regulate drinking straws
The legislation from Sen. Jennifer Bradley would set rules for the materials used in straws and stirrers.…
December 24, 2025
AI ‘Bill of Rights’ proposed in Florida Senate
The AI proposal comes as President Trump tries to limit state regulation of artificial intelligence.…
December 23, 2025
Florida Legislature may eliminate license plate stickers
Motorists would still need to register their cars, but the yellow stickers would no longer be required.…
December 18, 2025
Florida Senate will try again to bolster rural counties
The “rural renaissance bill” is back and ready to be heard by the full chamber in January.…
December 17, 2025
The hubbub over license plate frames in Florida
The state has clarified a law that took effect this year, specifying which license plate frames are legal.…
December 16, 2025
St. Johns lawmaker backs changes to development bill
Rep. Kim Kendell says the state shouldn’t be dictating how local officials can regulate development.…