Albritton Plans Quick Vote on ‘Rural Renaissance’
After the proposal died in the House during the 2025 session, Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, said Monday the Senate will take…
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Growth Law Draws Another Challenge
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The growth-management group 1000 Friends of Florida and an Orange County resident…
Report: Grand Jury to Eye Hope Florida
Leon County prosecutors have convened a grand jury to explore possible wrongdoing associated with Hope Florida, according to a report Friday by…
Court Curbs Searches Based on Pot Smell
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Pointing to laws allowing use of medical marijuana and hemp, a state…
Bill Seeks to Clarify Open Carry Ruling
By The News Service of Florida Amid confusion over the impact of an appeals-court decision that overturned the state’s ban on openly…
Baker Detention Center Open
Florida this week began accepting immigrant detainees at a repurposed prison in Baker County as part of the state’s support of President…
Insurer Faces Paying Attorney Fees
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — When Florida lawmakers in December 2022 overhauled property-insurance laws, they shielded insurers…
GOP Leaders from Other States Join ‘Alcatraz’ Fray
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Republican leaders from 22 other states are trying to help Florida convince…
Florida Gas Prices Drop
Average gasoline prices in Florida dropped 15 cents a gallon over the past week, while demand is expected to increase for the…
Gun Shop Zoning Fight Gets Go-Ahead
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A divided appeals court Wednesday revived a lawsuit that alleges a South…
Thrasher Remembered as ‘Servant Leader’
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Legislative leaders, a state Supreme Court justice and a former governor were…
Part of School Book Law Ruled Unconstitutional
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Siding with publishers and authors, a federal judge Wednesday ruled that a…