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Florida Republicans consider changes to Save Our Homes tax cap, which critics say could force counties to cut services

The proposal is filed for consideration during the legislative session that will start March 7.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida February 16, 2023August 3, 2023

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House panel proposal would make it harder to change Florida’s constitution

“This is raising the bar to an extreme level,” said Letitia Harmon, Florida Rising policy and research director.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida February 15, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida Gov. DeSantis wants lawmakers to target ‘woke’ financial investments

House Speaker Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, said the legislation is intended to counter asset managers at companies like BlackRock.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida February 14, 2023September 28, 2024

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Florida Senate committee backs housing bill that would ban rent control and give tax breaks to developers

Identical legislation (HB 627) was filed Monday in the House by Rep. Demi Busatta Cabrera, R-Coral Gables.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida February 9, 2023August 19, 2023

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Besides Disney mess, Florida lawmakers’ upcoming special session will also deal with DeSantis’ migrant flight program

Jackson Peel, a spokesman for House Democrats, called the special session outline a “variety pack.”

by Jim Turner, Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida February 6, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida Senate housing bill would ban rent control, and instead give tax breaks to developers

“The bill also does not provide any immediate relief to Florida tenants, which is where the biggest challenges lie.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida January 27, 2023September 19, 2024

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‘Here’s some money. We hope you feel better’: Florida Dems call DeSantis’ plan for more teacher pay hikes ‘gaslighting’

“Here’s some money. We hope you feel better.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida January 24, 2023July 20, 2025

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Florida Gov. DeSantis outlines plan to spend $3.5 billion on environment projects

Everglades Trust CEO Anna Upton issued a statement Tuesday calling the new plans “unquestionably historic.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida January 10, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida lawmakers move to take more control of Disney’s ‘Reedy Creek’ district

Disney angered DeSantis last year by publicly opposing a law that restricts instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation in schools.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida January 6, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasts ‘faddish ideology’ in inauguration address

Democrats criticized the speech, mostly because of what wasn’t said.

by Jim Turner, Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida January 3, 2023June 22, 2025

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GasBuddy predicts that in 2023 Tampa’s gasoline prices will peak at $4.45 a gallon

The peaks, barring unexpected changes, likely would happen in the summer.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida January 2, 2023September 4, 2024

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Agency worries Florida drivers will get used to toll road discounts and not want to go back

“If roads decide to revert to full toll rates in 2024, they will face political and social pressure from drivers when the discounts expire.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida December 21, 2022September 9, 2024

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Tampa gas prices dip below $3 ahead of holiday travel

Nationally, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded was $3.14 on Monday, down from a $5.02 all-time high in June.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida December 19, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs property insurance, hurricane bills

House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell, D-Tampa, issued a statement Friday describing the bill as a “trickle down” plan.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida December 16, 2022January 11, 2025

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Florida’s insurance commissioner resigns amid state’s property insurance crisis

Altmaier, who made the resignation effective Dec. 28, has been Florida’s top insurance regulator since 2016.

by Jim Turner, Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida December 16, 2022April 12, 2025

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The 2022 Hurricane Season ruined nearly 30 percent of Florida’s citrus crops

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida December 12, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Legislature eyes lowering property-insurance lawsuit costs in special session

“Litigation isn’t the problem —– it’s the scapegoat.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida December 7, 2022August 3, 2023

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Fate of suspended Hillsborough County state attorney Andrew Warren now in hands of federal judge

“A trial is a search for the truth. And over the past three days, everyone had the opportunity to hear the truth,” said Warren.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida December 2, 2022June 19, 2025

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Florida pulls $2 billon from BlackRock because of new ‘anti-woke’ investment rule

“Stakeholder capitalism is not about politics,” Fink wrote. “It is not a social or ideological agenda. It is not ‘woke.’ It is capitalism…”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida December 1, 2022April 16, 2025

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Florida wildlife officials want more money for gator trappers and python hunters

“They’re out there in the middle of the night. They’re in dirty, nasty places a lot of times. All hours.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida November 30, 2022December 4, 2024

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