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 nation’s 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……
‘Freedom Week’ to offer Sales Tax Breaks
TALLAHASSEE — Florida is about to find out how much a week of sales-tax “freedom” translates into capitalism.
Starting Thursday, in what lawmakers dubbed “Freedom Week,” people will receive sales-tax breaks when they make a wide range of purchases that could help spur them to be more active after being limited by the coronavirus pandemic.
Shoppers from Thursday through July 7 will be able to avoid paying all or part of sales taxes on purchases such as grills; bicycles; fishing and camping gear; kayaks and canoes; tickets for concerts, movies and ball games; gym memberships; boxes of softballs and sleeves of tennis balls; and even sunscreen.
Forecasters foresee above average storm year
A tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico has a strong chance of forming……
State cuts off federal jobless aid
TALLAHASSEE — Florida plans to stop providing $300 a week in additional federal unemployment……