State Politics

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (688+ words) Florida’s Public Service Commission has rejected a rule change that would have raised power bills statewide, handing consumer advocates a win after a yearslong fight over the provision. The 4-1 vote against proposing the amendment to the Florida Administrative Code followed…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (607+ words) Florida public hospitals and health care districts could lose $323 million over three years if voters approve a constitutional amendment slashing property taxes, according to a new study. Those cuts could mean less care, longer wait times and less money for…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (834+ words) TikTok wants to scroll past Florida’s claim it isn’t complying with the state’s social media ban for minors, seeking to dismiss a lawsuit Attorney General James Uthmeier brought earlier this summer. The state’s suit must be dismissed because the 2024 law,…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (50+ words) Florida Department of State Contributor Governor Ron DeSantis has announced nearly $15.6 million in awards to 23 small and rural communities across the state to support critical infrastructure and community development projects.... Caminez and Yeary, P.A. The Front Porch Magazine UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (474+ words) In largely formal and procedural votes, Jacksonville City Council gave initial approval Sept. 8 not to change the city’s property tax rate and to cut $22.91 million out of Mayor Donna Deegan’s recommended $2.02 billion budget. Council voted 15-2 on setting the city’s millage…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago   (132+ words) thehousemajoritypac.com HMP Poll: Pia Dandiya Leads Casey Askar in FL-22 Washington, D.C. – A new House Majority PAC poll of Florida’s 22nd Congressional District, conducted by Impact Research from August 24-31, finds Democratic candidate Pia Dandiya leading Republican candidate Casey Askar. Key findings…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (269+ words) Ballotpedia News Competitive race expected in Florida's 22nd Congressional District, which Biden won in 2020 and Trump won in 2024 Dandiya is a school principal and former teacher. She is campaigning on reducing the cost of living. Her campaign website says, "Bringing down…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (216+ words) Do YOU agree with him? As reported by the Miami Herald, Fishback questioned county officials about new investment rules allowing for the increased purchase of bonds issued by Israel, which had recently been approved. Reportedly, he asked: “Do you serve…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (353+ words) Gov. Ron DeSantis has approved nearly $15.6 million for infrastructure improvements and development plans in small and rural communities in Florida. Some 23 rural areas across the state will be getting a cut of the funding that will help pay for community…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (750+ words) Published Sep. 2, 2026, 11:27 a.m. ET | Updated Sep. 2, 2026 TAMPA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a Republican leadership forum Tuesday night with the party’s statewide nominees, endorsing gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds and pressing the ticket to protect Florida’s conservative record heading into the November…...