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KEY WEST, Fla. — A new state-of-the-art seawater desalination facility has officially opened in the Lower Florida Keys, aiming to enhance water security for...
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$638 Million for Everglades Restoration Tallahassee, Fla. – The Everglades Trust (Trust) released the following statement, attributed to its CEO Anna Upton, regarding the Florida Legislature...
Governor Ron DeSantis
Over the last few weeks, there’s been speculation that Governor Ron DeSantis’ office may shut down Alligator Alcatraz because the federal government has not been paying its...
Florida Government & Politics
The Associated Industries of Florida announced its endorsement of Republican Anthony Bonna for Florida House District 85 in the 2026 Election. AIF President and...
Florida Legal News
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced nine judicial appointments Monday, filling vacancies on circuit and county courts in Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Miami-Dade counties.
Florida Crime News
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida saw a major decline in fentanyl- and opioid-related deaths during the first half of 2025, citing new data...
Florida Government & Politics
The Republican Party of Florida holds an advantage in overall voter registration and may benefit from congressional maps drawn in its favor, but those...
Florida Government & Politics
The Florida State House has formed The House Select Committee on Property Taxes.The plan is to give voters plenty of time to hear both...
Florida Government & Politics
Consumer Energy Alliance Commends the Florida Legislature for Their Support of our Utility Workforce
By Kevin Doyle Florida lawmakers have taken a stand to protect those who keep our lights on during hurricanes and other natural disasters. This...
Florida Government & Politics
Following the shooting at Florida State University (FSU) where two people were killed and six others injured, democratic officials and gun control groups are...
Florida Government & Politics
Florida TaxWatch says some last-minute tax issues are being proposed by state lawmakers. Florida House Passes Big Changes to the Tourist Development Tax (TDT)....
Florida Government & Politics
Officially, the Florida legislature is set to wrap up its 2025 session this Friday, May 2nd . “Not going to happen. There’s too much...
Florida Government & Politics
Tom Gaitens, Executive Director of the Florida Chapter of Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA), gave out awards to legislators who supported tort reform. The...
Florida Government & Politics
By David Williams In recent years, the conversation about marijuana has shifted significantly. Once only viewed as a recreational drug, it has gained traction...
Governor Ron DeSantis
Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $14.5 million through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) to support infrastructure improvements and workforce training across...
Florida Government & Politics
TALLAHASSEE — Despite strong opposition from Governor Ron DeSantis, the Florida House approved a bill on Wednesday aimed at diminishing the governor’s power in...
Florida Government & Politics
Florida Congresswoman Frederica Wilson sent a letter to the City of North Miami Beach Mayor, Michael Joseph, urging the City of North Miami Beach to...
Florida Government & Politics
Like many other states, Florida has different taxes on different products, including tobacco. House Bill 785 and Senate Bill 1418 are in the Florida...
Florida Government & Politics
The Florida House and Senate are not even close to being aligned when it comes to government spending. Expect some back-door deals to happen...
Florida Government & Politics
In Washington D.C., when a Congressmember or Senator wants to direct funds to a specific project, a local infrastructure project, or a particular organization,...
Florida Government & Politics
Florida TaxWatch has been monitoring the latest tax relief proposals working their way through the 2025 Florida Legislature. Property Taxes or Sales Tax? The...
Florida Government & Politics
By Florida State Rep. Meg Weinberger Florida lawmakers are currently deliberating on two vital pieces of legislation—SB 1830 and HB 1481—collectively referred to as...
Florida Government & Politics
The term “earmark” refers to federal spending on a specific project for a particular congressional district, often referred to as “pet projects.” For example,...
Florida Environment News
The Florida Senate took a monumental step to reconnect and help restore a 217-mile river system extending from the headwaters at Lake Apopka to...
Florida Government & Politics
Marion County, FL — The state of Florida has awarded more than 7,800 recruitment bonuses to newly hired law enforcement officers through the Florida...
Election News
Brian Hodgers secured the Republican nomination in the special election for Florida’s State House District 32. According to the Brevard County Supervisor of Elections,...
Florida Government & Politics
Throughout the state, media outlets are running headlines that hype Gov. Ron DeSantis‘ feud with the Florida House Speaker, Danny Perez. The issue has evolved...
Florida Government & Politics
Florida lawmakers from the Senate and House released their fiscal year 2025-2026 spending budgets. But how do they compare with each other and the...
Business / Economy News
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed a plan to provide property tax relief to homeowners across the state, including rebate checks averaging $1,000 for...
Florida Legal News
Governor Ron DeSantis announces the following appointments to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions: First District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission Joseph Hart, of...
Florida Government & Politics
Florida is allocating over $389 million in grants to improve water quality and expand water supply infrastructure, as announced by Governor Ron DeSantis. The...
Florida Government & Politics
Land Use and Development Regulations A Florida Senate bill would remove mandates that agricultural property owners must comply with before they are allowed to...
Governor Ron DeSantis
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has awarded $2 million to the Manatee County Port Authority through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) for infrastructure...
Florida Government & Politics
Abolishing the property tax, raising the exemptions on the property taxes, conducting studies to eliminate property taxes. Cutting the commercial rental tax, more tax...
Florida Government & Politics
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to stop recommending the COVID-19 vaccine for children. DeSantis, also called on...
Florida Government & Politics
Florida State Senator Tom Leek (R-Ormond Beach) has filed legislation (Senate Bill 1548: Florida Building Code) addressing how local governments use excess funds within...
Governor Ron DeSantis
Earlier today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis delivered the 2025 State of the State address to the joint legislative session from the Florida House of...
Florida Government & Politics
From illegal immigration to drug bust, the month of February saw a multitude of arrests from the law enforcement division of the Florida Department...