More property tax amendments just hit Florida. Here’s the full list
Read full article: More property tax amendments just hit Florida. Here’s the full listAnother two property tax proposals were filed on Wednesday, adding to the growing list of plans that lawmakers want to put in front of voters next year.
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia unveils legislative reforms to boost local government transparency, accountability
Read full article: Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia unveils legislative reforms to boost local government transparency, accountabilityFlorida CFO Blaise Ingoglia is slated to reveal a “legislative proposal” during a news conference in Winter Park on Thursday morning.
LEGO contest sparks creativity in young builders with Legoland Galacticoaster ride opportunity
Read full article: LEGO contest sparks creativity in young builders with Legoland Galacticoaster ride opportunityThe competition invites young innovators to explore creativity through hands-on building inspired by the universe. Winners will be announced by Feb. 5.
Property taxes in this major Florida city spiked nearly 400%, report shows
Read full article: Property taxes in this major Florida city spiked nearly 400%, report showsWith the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.
Florida fighting to block lawsuits over unpopular growth law
Read full article: Florida fighting to block lawsuits over unpopular growth lawThe state wants a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by 25 cities and counties, including Orange County, over an unpopular law that blocks local development regulations.
Muslim rights group sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over ‘foreign terrorist’ label
Read full article: Muslim rights group sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over ‘foreign terrorist’ labelA leading Muslim civil rights group in the U_S_ has sued Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis over his order labeling it a “foreign terrorist organization.”.
CAIR sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over new ‘terrorist’ designation
Read full article: CAIR sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over new ‘terrorist’ designationAfter being labeled a “foreign terrorist organization,” the Council on American-Islamic Relations on Monday filed a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida rolls out America 250 license plate. Here’s when it’s available
Read full article: Florida rolls out America 250 license plate. Here’s when it’s availableUnlike specialty plates, the America 250 plate serves as an alternative to the standard Florida license plate, with all regular fees applying.
VIDEO: Coast Guard rescues 5 boaters after vessel sinks off Florida coast
Read full article: VIDEO: Coast Guard rescues 5 boaters after vessel sinks off Florida coastThe USCG said it received multiple mayday calls from the boaters, indicating the boat was taking on water and the boaters had put on life jackets.
DeSantis continues push for AI legislation days after Trump signs executive order to block state regulations
Read full article: DeSantis continues push for AI legislation days after Trump signs executive order to block state regulationsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a roundtable at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter.
Big breakthrough on ‘Sloth Fever’ cases in Florida. Here’s what experts found
Read full article: Big breakthrough on ‘Sloth Fever’ cases in Florida. Here’s what experts foundAfter “Sloth Fever” began spreading into Central Florida last year, experts with the University of Florida say they’ve managed a huge breakthrough in their research.
WILD VIDEO: Lake Mary wins Class 7A football championship on last-second Hail Mary pass
Read full article: WILD VIDEO: Lake Mary wins Class 7A football championship on last-second Hail Mary passLake Mary High School completed a stunning comeback to capture the FHSAA Class 7A state football championship Saturday night in Miami, defeating Vero Beach 28-27 on a walk-off touchdown.
Florida files official lawsuit against Roblox, accuses company of failing to protect minors
Read full article: Florida files official lawsuit against Roblox, accuses company of failing to protect minorsFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier accuses Roblox of knowingly facilitating a virtual environment that makes it easy for sexual predators to prey on, groom, and abuse children, while marketing the platform in Florida to children as a fun and safe place to play and interact.
Florida killer makes emergency bid to halt execution
Read full article: Florida killer makes emergency bid to halt executionRaising issues about chronic health problems and Florida’s lethal-injection process, attorneys for condemned killer Frank Walls on Wednesday filed an emergency motion asking a federal appeals court to issue a stay of his scheduled Dec. 18 execution.
Record travel expected for Christmas, New Year’s. Here are best, worst times to hit the road
Read full article: Record travel expected for Christmas, New Year’s. Here are best, worst times to hit the roadAAA projects that 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from Dec. 20 through Jan. 1.
Woman sues Royal Caribbean over fiancé’s cruise ship death, saying he was served 33 alcoholic drinks
Read full article: Woman sues Royal Caribbean over fiancé’s cruise ship death, saying he was served 33 alcoholic drinksThe fiancee of a man who died on a cruise ship has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Royal Caribbean.
‘Charlie Kirk Day’ could be coming to Florida next year. Here’s why
Read full article: ‘Charlie Kirk Day’ could be coming to Florida next year. Here’s whyA bill bringing a special day of observation for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk just passed its first hurdle in the Florida Legislature on Tuesday.
‘Sick procedures:’ Florida announces lawsuit over trans treatments on children
Read full article: ‘Sick procedures:’ Florida announces lawsuit over trans treatments on childrenOn Tuesday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office filed a lawsuit over what he dubbed “mutilating children.”
Florida executes man convicted of killing woman in 1989 home invasion
Read full article: Florida executes man convicted of killing woman in 1989 home invasionAfter he decided against fighting the execution in court, Mark Allen Geralds was put to death by lethal injection Tuesday evening at Florida State Prison in the 1989 murder of a woman in Bay County.
Florida’s bear hunt is underway, but FWC is not actively saying how many have been killed
Read full article: Florida’s bear hunt is underway, but FWC is not actively saying how many have been killedFlorida is four days into its 2025 Black Bear Hunt, but we still don’t know how many bears have been harvested, or even if any hunters have bagged a single bear yet.
Gov. DeSantis highlights $100 million Biscayne Bay restoration, coral reef recovery grants
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis highlights $100 million Biscayne Bay restoration, coral reef recovery grantsFlorida is awarding $20 million in grants to support eight restoration projects across Miami-Dade County. Additionally, $9.5 million in grants will fund the Coral Reef Restoration and Recovery Initiative.
Trump eyes AI regulation amid Florida attention
Read full article: Trump eyes AI regulation amid Florida attentionPresident Donald Trump on Monday pushed again for the federal government to control regulation of artificial intelligence as Florida lawmakers begin to delve into the effects of AI on the state.