The News Service of Florida
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Gov. Ron DeSantis has dismissed seven proposed constitutional amendments released by the Florida House to cut property taxes. He calls the House approach a “political game.”
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Arguing against a planned bear hunt in December, Bear Warriors United is seeking an emergency temporary injunction to stop it.
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A hearing that began Monday is slated to run through mid-February. The new licenses are required under a 2017 law that called for boosting the number of licenses as the number of eligible patients increases.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue hope to land the next generation of air transport companies at a testing facility in Polk County.
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Boyd, who is the Senate majority leader, will succeed President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, after the November 2026 elections.
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As an increasing number of Florida food-stamp recipients have to meet work requirements, the state faces a potentially significant tab from the federal government.
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The new law effectively freezes local land-development regulations and comprehensive plans through Oct. 1, 2027.
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As of Monday, six such proposals had been filed in the House, collectively seeking just over $5.5 million.
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A newspaper report says prosecutors have convened a grand jury to explore possible wrongdoing associated with Hope Florida, Casey DeSantis’ signature assistance program.
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The laws range from changes in how mentally ill people are treated in the criminal justice system to requiring landlords to disclose information about flood risks and more.