The News Service of Florida
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The holiday is part of the state's celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the governor said. -
The judge backed arguments by Smart & Safe Florida, which faces a Sunday deadline for submitting enough valid signatures to put the proposed amendment on the November ballot. -
Senate President Ben Albritton was released Tuesday afternoon from UF Health Shands Hospital and returned to Tallahassee after a health scare that started with chest pain. -
The House Budget Committee overwhelmingly approved a proposal aimed at lowering prescription drug prices in Florida amid arguments that it could lead to drug shortages. -
Senate President Ben Albritton was hospitalized Sunday after experiencing chest pain. He is slated to undergo heart tests at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville. -
Republicans in both chambers are moving forward with a proposal that would designate Oct. 14 as “Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance” in Florida. -
A Senate committee has approved scaling back a law that temporarily blocks cities and counties from allowing "restrictive or burdensome" changes to growth plans. -
House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, offered remarks as the House convened Tuesday on the first day of the 2026 legislative session. -
Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, offered remarks as the Senate convened Tuesday on the first day of the 2026 legislative session. -
Patricia Duarte has asked for a continuance of her scheduled criminal trial after the coalition's former President and CEO Tiffany Carr pleaded no contest to felony charges.
