Just before the end of the month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed nearly a dozen more bills — including a new law that implements more tax rules.

You’ve seen these commercials hundreds of times. Generic footage of generic people in a beautiful (but generic) neighborhood. Everything is in slow motion. Impossibly clear close-ups. Everyone is laughing. The streets are spotless. The weather is perfect. And then there’s... the bank.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s $117.6 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, highlighting investments in education, transportation and law enforcement while vetoing more than $800 million in projects statewide, including several in Central Florida.

On Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on eight more bills, bringing the total number of new laws this year to well over 200.

On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed another batch of 15 bills, though he also opted to veto three bills.

No one hires a lawyer over a $10 overcharge, a $25 junk fee, or a hidden charge buried in the fine print. But what happens when that same charge affects 100,000 people? Or 10 million? Now that’s a different story.

Hundreds of millions of dollars are heading back to Florida drivers' wallets, and the payouts started this week. USAA is issuing dividend checks and rate reductions to eligible auto policyholders, crediting Florida's recent civil litigation and tort reforms for reducing legal costs — and making the savings possible. In total, between December 2025 and July 2026, USAA will have delivered nearly $1 billion in targeted rate reductions and direct member returns to eligible Florida members.

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Two Central Florida troopers have been taken into custody as part of an overtime fraud investigation, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

Volusia County is on track to run out of money for stormwater projects by 2030.

Downtown DeLand is sounding the alarm. Several high-profile shops and restaurants have closed in recent weeks, and business owners say they are struggling to keep their doors open.

Last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a new initiative that he claims will crack down on Medicaid fraud.

Florida’s fan-favorite native grocer Publix already boasts nearly 900 stores in the Sunshine State — and another four are soon set to open.

Nearly 200 laws have already been approved so far in 2026 — and one of them is expected to bring a new course to high schools in the state.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet on Tuesday approved $90 million in grants for local law enforcement agencies for items related to enforcement of illegal immigration.

A mysterious illness appears to be sweeping through the music industry. The symptoms? Suddenly canceled tours, postponed concert dates, and disappointed ticket holders left wondering what happened.

Florida’s native grocer Publix has rolled out a lineup of lemon-inspired treats for customers to enjoy — but only for a limited time.

USAA says it's giving Florida members a big round of financial relief — and the company points to some recent Florida laws as one reason the market is improving.