Politics
Florida Legislature passes bill limiting DeSantis emergency fund spending
Senate Bill 7040 requires legislative approval for continued emergency spending after extensions, targeting DeSantis' use of funds for immigration enforcement.
Florida Legislature
Politics
Florida's 60-Day Legislative Sessions Cost $4.85 Million in Overruns Since 2000
Florida lawmakers have required costly special sessions for two straight years, raising questions about whether the state has outgrown its part-time Legislature.
Politics
Florida lawmakers fail to pass $70 million Ocklawaha River restoration bill
A $70 million project to restore the Ocklawaha River by opening the Kirkpatrick Dam failed to pass the Florida Legislature before session ended last week.
Real Estate
Florida property tax elimination bill still possible in May special session
Florida lawmakers could still pass property tax elimination bill by May deadline for November ballot after regular session ended without action.
Politics
Florida public records reform bill dies in Senate after 111-0 House approval
CS/HB 437 contained enforceable deadlines and financial penalties for officials who ignore public records requests, but died on adjournment in the Senate.
Politics
DeSantis rejects gas tax suspension as Florida prices near $4 per gallon
Gov. Ron DeSantis says there's no simple fix for rising gas prices despite Democratic calls to suspend the state's 23.5-cent per gallon tax.
Health
Florida's $833 Million Home Hardening Program Faces Criticism Over Waste
State Rep. Brian Hodgers and home inspectors criticize Florida's My Safe Florida Home program for wasteful spending and minimal insurance savings.
Politics
166 Florida bills await DeSantis signature to become first 2026 laws
The Florida Legislature passed 166 bills in the latest session, all awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature to potentially become the first new state laws of 2026.
Politics
Florida lawmakers end session without budget, plan April special session
Florida's 2026 legislative session ended without passing a budget, prompting House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton to schedule a special session.