Senate unanimously votes to withhold its pay during government shutdowns
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns.
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns.
Florida special session: House, Senate and DeSantis billions apart on spending plan as budget deadline nears
For the second year in a row, Florida lawmakers have been forced into overtime to finalize the state budget.
For the second year in a row, Florida lawmakers have been forced into overtime to finalize the state budget.
Senate quietly bans lawmakers from betting on prediction markets
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
Florida redistricting map would split Tampa into 3 districts
The new congressional map approved by the Florida House and Senate will greatly impact voters in the Bay Area if it survives a legal challenge.
The new congressional map approved by the Florida House and Senate will greatly impact voters in the Bay Area if it survives a legal challenge.
Florida lawmakers approve DeSantis-backed redistricting map that could redraw Bay Area's political future
Florida lawmakers approved a sweeping congressional redistricting overhaul Wednesday during a special session, advancing a controversial new map that could dramatically reshape the state’s political boundaries and spark immediate legal battles.
Florida lawmakers approved a sweeping congressional redistricting overhaul Wednesday during a special session, advancing a controversial new map that could dramatically reshape the state’s political boundaries and spark immediate legal battles.
Florida law will limit local green policies, environmentalists share concerns
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1217 into law on Wednesday afternoon in Jacksonville. The law will prohibit local and state government entities from enforcing ‘net-zero’ greenhouse gas emissions policies.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1217 into law on Wednesday afternoon in Jacksonville. The law will prohibit local and state government entities from enforcing ‘net-zero’ greenhouse gas emissions policies.
Gov. DeSantis signs new Florida law paving way for air taxis and advanced air mobility
The next step in air travel is ready for liftoff as a new law was signed to lay groundwork for advanced air mobility in airports across Florida.
The next step in air travel is ready for liftoff as a new law was signed to lay groundwork for advanced air mobility in airports across Florida.
Florida attorney general investigates OpenAI, claims ChatGPT assisted FSU mass shooter
Generative AI is prompting some questions in Florida, as the state attorney general’s office launched an investigation into Open AI and ChatGPT.
Generative AI is prompting some questions in Florida, as the state attorney general’s office launched an investigation into Open AI and ChatGPT.
Discovery at Monticello reveals construction secrets Thomas Jefferson left out of maps and letters
Archaeologists have uncovered a previously unknown remnant of Thomas Jefferson's era at Monticello: a brick kiln used to build his home.
Archaeologists have uncovered a previously unknown remnant of Thomas Jefferson's era at Monticello: a brick kiln used to build his home.
Florida redistricting battle heats up as DeSantis warns lawmakers: ‘It will happen one way or another’
Florida’s looming redistricting fight is intensifying, with Gov. Ron DeSantis signaling a congressional map overhaul is coming soon even as key details remain unresolved.
Florida’s looming redistricting fight is intensifying, with Gov. Ron DeSantis signaling a congressional map overhaul is coming soon even as key details remain unresolved.
Father continues push for hands-free law in Florida after son's death in 2014 distracted driving crash
Checking your phone behind the wheel can be a deadly gamble, and it’s why a few Florida lawmakers have tried to get a hands-free driving bill off the ground.
Checking your phone behind the wheel can be a deadly gamble, and it’s why a few Florida lawmakers have tried to get a hands-free driving bill off the ground.
Florida lawmakers pass domestic violence reform, it now awaits the Governor's signature
Proposed legislation in Florida would raise penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders and expand resources for survivors.
Proposed legislation in Florida would raise penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders and expand resources for survivors.
Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
Florida Legislature advances crackdown on recreational nitrous oxide
Florida lawmakers are debating new restrictions on the retail sale of nitrous oxide, a gas commonly used for legitimate culinary and medical purposes but increasingly abused recreationally.
Florida lawmakers are debating new restrictions on the retail sale of nitrous oxide, a gas commonly used for legitimate culinary and medical purposes but increasingly abused recreationally.
State of the Union address 2026: What to expect in Trump’s speech
President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday.
Florida bill could allow armed volunteers at houses of worship
A bill that unanimously passed through the Florida Senate last week could change how churches, temples and mosques handle security.
A bill that unanimously passed through the Florida Senate last week could change how churches, temples and mosques handle security.
Presidents’ Day roots run deep in Tampa’s streets and history
Take a walk through downtown Tampa, and you’ll find a familiar pattern: Washington, Jefferson, Polk, Pierce, Harrison, Tyler — and even Zack Street, named for Zachary Taylor.
Take a walk through downtown Tampa, and you’ll find a familiar pattern: Washington, Jefferson, Polk, Pierce, Harrison, Tyler — and even Zack Street, named for Zachary Taylor.
DHS shutdown: These agencies will feel the biggest impact
Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.
Fulton County Election raid: Federal court unseals FBI search warrant, affidavit
The FBI is investigating if "intentional acts" caused discrepancies in Fulton County’s 2020 election vote counts.
The FBI is investigating if "intentional acts" caused discrepancies in Fulton County’s 2020 election vote counts.
Florida agriculture bill causes concern about free speech, sponsors defend it
House Bill 433 (Section 47) and Senate Bill 290 (Section 48) spell out a new non-disparagement law for agriculture. This would mean that Floridians could be sued if they knowingly spread false information about agricultural products or practices.
House Bill 433 (Section 47) and Senate Bill 290 (Section 48) spell out a new non-disparagement law for agriculture. This would mean that Floridians could be sued if they knowingly spread false information about agricultural products or practices.