E-Verify Expansion Teed Up in House
By The News Service of Florida A proposal that would require all Florida private employers to use the federal E-Verify system to…
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DeSantis Budget Plan Tops $117B
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — In his final budget proposal, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday rolled out…
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…
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…