Representative Matt Gaetz

A new Florida law seeks to make it easier for people to get their mugshots removed from certain websites. It’s the only bill from the 2017 legislative…

When officials calculate a family’s income to determine whether they qualify for cash assistance programs, one lawmaker says current rules give families…

Four Northwest Florida school districts received more than $6 million total in the recently signed state budget. It’s for areas serving military-related…

Governor Rick Scott’s recent approval of three public records exemptions is drawing both criticism and praise from critics and proponents alike.One bill…

Governor Rick Scott has approved three public records exemptions, and one gives an exemption for military members and their spouses.Rep. Matt Gaetz…

The House’s prison reform package is now on its way back to the Senate for approval, before it can head to the Governor’s desk for the final OK.For about…

Florida is home to many world-famous flight schools, but the taxes on aviation fuel can further elevate the already sky-high education costs. Florida…

Gov. Rick Scott wants to cut over half a billion dollars in taxes in the coming fiscal year—much of that coming from a reduction in taxes on cell phone…

Two Florida lawmakers are hoping to revive a bill that failed during the past legislative session repealing Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. But, some say…

Florida is one of seven states with greyhound racing. Many tracks are struggling to meet costs, but continue because a law requires them to hold races in…