The influence of political parties, powerful politicians and lobbying impacts a bill’s future long before it sees its first committee.

Republican lawmakers and Governor Ron DeSantis have been pushing for a study on eliminating property taxes in Florida. But some lawmakers are concerned about how local governments will make up the lost revenue.

The call comes after the Trump administration removed schools as a protected area from immigration enforcement, and the state said schools "should cooperate."

"The residents of Florida must be better educated on the importance of brain health and on reducing the risk of dementia."

Eight condo bills have been filed this session.

The hemp plant can produce Delta 8 and 10, cannabinoids that have similar intoxicating effects to THC in marijuana.

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House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell says if the state cuts property taxes, the fall-out will be on the shoulders of local government

Ending more than a year of legal wrangling in two states, Florida State University and the Atlantic Coast Conference on Tuesday finalized a settlement that will create additional revenue for schools based on television viewership and shrink penalties for ACC members seeking to exit the conference.

Florida’s legislative session is underway and at the top of the agenda for the state’s leaders are discussions on rural communities, property insurance and education.