Insurance off the table for April special session
Fixes for Florida’s troubled property-insurance system arent likely to be added to a special legislative session this month on congressional redistricting.
House Speaker Chris Sprowls,
Florida Department of Law Enforcement commissioner stepping down
The head of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is stepping down after 38 years with the agency.
Commissioner Rick Swearingen advised members of the agency on Friday he will leave the post
DeSantis Leaves Insurance, Condo Session Up to Lawmakers
TALLAHASSEE — If Florida lawmakers hold a special session to deal with the troubled property-insurance market or to put additional requirements on condominium buildings, it won’t come from a directive by Gov. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis, appearing Monday in Wellington, said he’d “welcome” the return of lawmakers to Tallahassee to address either of the topics if…
DeSantis Dives into Transgender Swimmer Debate
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis waded further into gender politics Tuesday, issuing a proclamation that said a swimmer from Sarasota is the nations best female in the 500-meter
Florida lawmakers pass $112.1 billion budget to end session
Florida lawmakers passed a record $112.1 billion budget Monday to end a legislative session dominated by fierce debates about issues such as education, abortion and immigration.
Only three
Around-the-clock alligator hunting supported
TALLAHASSEE — Wildlife officials agreed Wednesday to around-the-clock hours for alligator hunting but expressed some concerns about a new part of the hunting arsenal.
The Florida Fish and
Property tax breaks supported for police, teachers, military
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House on Thursday unanimously passed a proposal that would ask voters to increase homestead property-tax exemptions for first responders, teachers and military members,
Broadband expansion proposal sees changes in state legislature
TALLAHASSEE Lawmakers awaiting federal money scaled back a proposal Tuesday that would help broadband providers expand service to mostly rural, underserved areas.
Sen. Jim Boyd,
State Backs Limited Fishing of Goliath Grouper
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Wednesday backed limited fishing of goliath grouper.
Back to school tax holiday begins Saturday
TALLAHASSEE — With most students expected to be in classrooms next month, after many learned online for at least part of the 2020-2021 school year, retailers anticipate a surge in shopping during Floridas upcoming back-to-school sales tax holiday. The return of students who remained at home last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic is expected…