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The governor sliced about $1.6 billion from the budget using his line-item veto power.

Incumbent Marcus Nicolas will face off against opponent James Reilly Jr in the race for the Leon County School Board’s District 5 seat.

The compound is extracted from the Kratom plant and has effects similar to opioids. Uthmeier listed 7-0H as a controlled substance about a year ago, but says now manufacturers have found workarounds.

The latest in the county's Community Engagement Series took place at the Public Safety Complex.

Under a plan given initial approval by the commission Tuesday, COCA will continue to administer arts and cultural grants funded by the county, but how those dollars are doled out will be determined by the Leon commissioners every year during the budgeting process.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is alleging the platform is violating a state law that limits children’s use of social media platforms.

Florida TaxWatch has released its annual list of "budget turkeys," including $50 million for Hillsborough College improvements associated with a proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium.

Out of the $90 million in grants, $30.3 million is for new awards and $57 million are additional funds for law enforcement agencies that had already asked for assistance.

Florida lawmakers have passed the state budget. Here are the highlights for what the panhandle’s rural counties may be receiving.

Under the plan, homeowners whose primary home has a taxable value of $150 thousand or less would pay property taxes only for schools starting next year. That value would go up to $250 thousand in 2028.