The News Service of Florida
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Budget negotiations over education funding are underway in a special legislative session. The House and Senate remain at odds over money for universities and K-12 schools. -
The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into allegations of antisemitic discrimination within Bay District Schools. -
Griffitts, R-Panama City Beach, made the official announcement on Facebook. The move was anticipated after he recently took leadership roles at Visit Panama City Beach. -
The bill reinforces the ability of local governments to refuse to build AI data centers in their jurisdictions. -
Legislation waiving building permits on single-family residential projects valued under $7,500 has been signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. It takes effect July 1st. -
Districts have until May 18th to sign up for the new pilot program. The statewide implementation of the new course is slated for 2027-2028 school year. -
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law a new congressional map, reworking 21 of Florida’s 28 U.S. House districts. A voting rights group quickly filed a lawsuit. -
The National Marine Fisheries Service has started a review that could remove the endangered status from Rice’s whales amid increased efforts toward offshore oil drilling. -
The new map makes significant changes to 21 of Florida's 28 congressional districts, a shift that could flip four seats from Democrats to Republicans. -
Florida’s student-athletes could soon see a portion of their funds from name, image and likeness deals, known as NIL, put into a professionally managed trust.
