DeSantis says his plan would cut property taxes for 92% of homestead homes

Many Florida homeowners would see their property tax bills eliminated or severely cut under a plan released Wednesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

Many Florida homeowners would see their property tax bills eliminated or severely cut under a plan released Wednesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Florida skips gas tax cut, but lines up breaks on outdoor goods and guns

Savings for campers, gun owners and professional tennis fans

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

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Property insurance experts are cautiously optimistic ahead of Florida hurricane season

A “below-normal” year for storms could further a positive trend for Florida’s insurance market, industry experts contend

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

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Florida tourism dropped in first quarter of 2026

Florida’s figures remain bolstered by people traveling from other states, which accounted nearly 36.54 million first quarter visitors

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

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Florida may ban July 4th fireworks due to fire risk amid drought

“You could put the entire state on fire in one evening”

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

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DeSantis signs AI data center regulations into law

Florida utility customers won’t bear additional costs brought by new large scale data centers that power AI, under the bill

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida May 10, 2026May 10, 2026

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Big Tobacco, Sig Sauer and more fund AG James Uthmeier’s campaign

He’s currently leading the race for Florida Attorney General

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

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DeSantis approves UFC-themed Florida license plate

The measure includes new plates for some South Florida high schools and the Ultimate Fighting Championship

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

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DeSantis signs bill to rename Florida airport after Trump

The bill will rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

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Trump’s unpopularity, high gas prices helped Florida Dems flip two seats, says analyst

“President Trump’s unpopularity cast a long, dark shadow over these Republican candidates in these races,” UCF analyst Aubrey Jewett said

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

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Florida House passes tax breaks for guns, camping gear and American beer

The bill drew criticism for lifting sales taxes for the next fiscal year on firearm accessories like holsters, magazines and muzzle devices

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

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‘Charlie Kirk Day’ approved by Florida House

“I just don’t know why we are honoring somebody who had no accomplishments, who hadn’t done anything, and who denigrated people that look like me,” said Rep. Bruce Antone, an Orlando Democrat who is Black

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

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Winter freeze causes more than $3B in Florida agriculture losses

Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson described the freeze events as “one of the most damaging” in Florida agriculture history

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

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Florida House moves to ban removal of Confederate monuments again

The proposal prevents local governments from passing their own rules on removing historic monuments or memorials that have been up at least 25 years on public property

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida February 12, 2026February 12, 2026