Sine Die 2026: Legislators End Session, But Have Unfinished Business
By Gray Rohrer, Jim Turner, Ana Goñi-Lessan, The News Service of Florida The legislative session that began with a handshake snub ended…
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Post-FSU Shooting Package Arming Professors Clears Both Chambers
By Jay Waagmeester, The Florida Phoenix The Florida House gave final approval Thursday, the second-to-last-day of the scheduled regular legislative session, to…
Jobless Claims Up In Florida
By The News Service of Florida The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated 5,458 first-time jobless claims were filed in Florida…
Trump Road, Bobby Bowden Airport Get Senate Approval
By The News Service of Florida A road running across south Florida would be named after President Donald Trump and Tallahassee’s airport…
Florida Legislature Approves Restrictions on Public Sector Unions
By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix The Florida House has passed a bill labeled by one Senate Democrat as the “nail in the…
Florida Gas Prices Spike Following Iran Attacks
By The News Service of Florida Gas prices have jumped nearly 60 cents in Florida since ongoing U.S. and Israel strikes on…
E-Bike Rules, Task Force Ready For Gov. DeSantis’ Desk
By The News Service of Florida An effort to start tightening rules on the use of electric bicycles is headed to Gov.…
Budget Battle 2026: Five Major Issues Splitting House, Senate
By Gray Roher, The News Service of Florida Lawmakers are again at a stalemate over the budget. Instead of negotiating the final…
House, Senate Still Split On DeSantis’ Emergency Fund
By Ana Goñi-Lessan, The News Service of Florida The two chambers of the Florida Legislature still haven’t decided whether to give Gov.…
House, Senate Still at Odds Over Budget
By The News Service of Florida With just over a week left in the scheduled regular session, House and Senate leaders aren’t…
Senate Passes Crackdown On Undocumented Truckers
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Trucking companies would have to pay a hefty civil penalty to get…
House Votes to Spike Local Government ‘Net Zero Policies’ to Reduce Climate Change
By Mitch Perry, The Florida Phoenix A bill that would prevent local governments in Florida from using net-zero policies to reduce greenhouse…