‘Tax the tourists. Tax some of the foreigners’: Gov. DeSantis has ideas to offset proposed property tax cuts

Skeptics of whacking property taxes have argued that the state would have to boost sales taxes to make up for lost revenue.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida March 27, 2025July 8, 2025

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Construction crane position among issues in wide-ranging bill addressing Florida’s approach to hurricane prep and response

HB 1535 also seeks to look at shelter regulations, and more.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida March 19, 2025April 10, 2025

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Florida Republican wants to limit restaurants from adding 20 percent gratuity

Some argue the change “will significantly, negatively impact the income for servers in Florida.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida March 14, 2025May 17, 2025

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Tougher boating safety laws backed by Florida lawmakers

“Lucy’s law will bring meaningful, lasting change to the boating community, a community woven into the very identity of Florida…”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida March 13, 2025April 13, 2025

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Florida GOP lawmakers approve bill to remove ‘Gulf of Mexico’ from state laws and school books

“It just bothers me that we’re even making this change, that we’re wasting our time dealing with this.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida March 12, 2025June 1, 2025

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Florida Republicans approve proposal to pay workers less than minimum wage for internships, job training

Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, D-Orlando, argued that employers will simply redefine entry level jobs as “internships.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida March 11, 2025June 5, 2025

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Ron DeSantis wants Florida to have its own ‘DOGE’ to examine state and local government spending

“For too long, nobody has cared about the taxpayers.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida February 25, 2025July 12, 2025

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Florida Republicans want to make sure anticipated Trump library isn’t burdened by local code restrictions

The bill would prohibit local governments from enacting or enforcing ordinances, resolutions or rules related to presidential libraries.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida February 19, 2025March 11, 2025

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Florida lawmakers say no ‘bailouts’ for condo owners

“Bailing them out with taxpayer dollars is not something that I’m open to.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida February 12, 2025May 1, 2025

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DeSantis proposes $115.6 billion Florida budget, featuring tax cuts on guns, increased immigration spending

The governor’s proposal also includes cutting 741 government positions.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida February 3, 2025June 29, 2025

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Florida universities prepare for $22.5 million annual costs from NCAA settlement

“Some states are allowing, like Ohio State University, to run a $36 million deficit in their athletic program,” Martins claimed. “I’m not advocating for that, but that’s what we’re up against.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida January 31, 2025April 17, 2025

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Florida Gov. DeSantis taps Ashley Moody to replace Marco Rubio in U.S. Senate

DeSantis said he wanted an appointee who would be strong on immigration enforcement, support cutting the federal bureaucracy and fight “the woke agenda.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida January 16, 2025February 24, 2025