March 24, 2026
County commissioners say the bill would take away their authority over some development issues.…
March 19, 2026
State Black history museum is still a long ways off
For the second time, a bill regarding the Black history museum in St. Johns County failed to pass the Legislature.…
March 18, 2026
Lawmakers pass bill to round cash charges to nearest nickel
The nearest-nickel bill will take effect if and when Gov. Ron DeSantis signs it.…
March 16, 2026
Bill to restore Ocklawaha River dies in Legislature
The Florida House approved the Ocklawaha River cleanup, but the bill did not advance in the Senate.…
March 16, 2026
Florida’s legislative session: What passed, what failed, what’s next
The 2026 session has ended — but without a budget. Lawmakers must tackle that in a special session.…
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.…
March 10, 2026
Florida Legislature approves tighter e-bike regulations
The House and Senate unanimously approved rules that require e-bike riders to slow down around pedestrians.…
March 9, 2026
Florida House passes reforms on homeowners associations
The legislation gives homeowners more tools to resolve disputes — and even dissolve their HOAs.…
March 5, 2026
Marsy’s Law may expand to shield crime victims and police
Bills in the Florida Legislative would extend Marsy’s Law to protect the identities of victims and police for 60 days.…
March 4, 2026
Florida’s anti-DEI legislation irks local governments
Bills filed by Rep. Dean Black and Sen. Clay Yarborough would prohibit funding for DEI efforts.…
March 4, 2026
Most Floridians would abolish property tax, UNF poll shows
Fifty-six percent of people support a proposal to eliminate property taxes, the poll found.…
February 27, 2026
Local leaders back Randy Fine despite anti-Muslim comments
St. Johns County Sheriff Rob Hardwick says he does not plan to rescind his endorsement of U.S. Rep. Randy Fine.…
February 26, 2026
House passes sweeping changes on voter eligibility
The bill includes new requirements for proving citizenship when registering to vote.…
February 24, 2026
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.…