House Panel Backs Property Tax Proposals
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Four proposed constitutional amendments aimed at reducing property taxes for homeowners continued…
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Unions Challenge College Syllabi Rule
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Unions representing college faculty members have challenged a state Department of Education…
Supreme Court: Florida Needs 25 Additional Judges
By Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix Gov. Ron DeSantis may get a chance to appoint up to 25 additional judges in his final…
State Gets OK to Enforce Social Media Law
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A divided federal appeals court Tuesday ruled that Florida can begin enforcing…
Florida Gas Prices Rise Ahead of Holiday
Average gasoline prices in Florida jumped 18 cents during the past week, as millions of people prepare to take to the roads…
Senate Proposes Plan to Clean Up School Voucher System Funding
By Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix The Senate’s plan to address the school choice voucher system’s shortfalls was made public Friday. “A myriad…
State Audit Displays School Choice Woes Related to Funding
By Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix The state’s school voucher program has exhibited “a myriad of accountability problems” and caused a funding shortfall…
FL Sheriff: Legislation Related to Juveniles has Led to “Drastic Reductions’ in Crime
By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix TAMPA — Legislation signed into Florida law in 2022 that changed how long juveniles can be held…
Workers’ Comp Rates to Drop by 6.9% Next Year
By Florida Phoenix Staff Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky ordered a 6.9% decrease in workers’ compensation rates for the coming year. The reduction…
Judge Nixes Growth Law Case
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — An administrative law judge Tuesday rejected Ocoee’s challenge to a decision by…
Canady Leaving Supreme Court for UF Post
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The longest-serving current member of the Florida Supreme Court, Justice Charles Canady,…
Biologist’s Reinstatement Denied After Kirk Post
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Saying “the First Amendment is not absolute,” a federal judge rejected an…