Senator Travis Hutson

Senate Bills 620 and 280 passed through Florida's Senate on Thursday. If they become law, businesses will be able to sue local governments if they believe ordinances lead to a loss in profits.

Cities and municipalities could face legal action from businesses if a local ordinance hurts their bottom line. Business groups and local governments are closely monitoring a legislative proposal approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Two Florida lawmakers are already looking ahead to next year’s legislative session to revive a bipartisan effort to reform the state’s claims bill…

While Hurricane Matthew didn’t hit the state as hard as some had feared, it left plenty of damage in its wake. More than 39,000 Florida residents have…

What happens when the governor cuts an appropriation out of the budget? One Jacksonville area Senator wants to send the money to the state’s rainy day…