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DeSantis’ property tax proposal would make Florida ‘more unaffordable,’ advocates say
City and county governments would face major reductions in revenues for essential services if the plan is approved
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Lawmakers restore funding for Central Florida Zoo in state budget proposal
This reverses a proposed cut to the appropriations request filed for the zoo ahead of its unanticipated rescue of animals from Orlando’s never-opened Sloth World attraction.
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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
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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
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‘Wound down and shut down’: Orlando Rep. Maxwell Frost says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is closing
He described a “silent” scene of dwindling staff, emptied offices, and whispers of “decompressing” the facility
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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
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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
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‘The Guest House,’ by mid-century modern architect Gene Leedy, is now for sale in Winter Haven
It was designed in 1967 by famed Florida architect Gene Leedy, a prominent figure in the state’s modern architectural movement.
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Florida’s $115B budget deal includes ‘Groveland Four’ compensation, AIDS program
The budget will affect everyone from AIDS patients seeking crucial drugs to the families of the “Groveland Four” and more
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Florida settles with biologist it fired over Charlie Kirk-related post
The state owes nearly half a million dollars to a biologist fired after reposting a statement critical of the late Charlie Kirk
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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”
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John Morgan opens $100,000 contest to name his new political party
The founder of Morgan & Morgan law firm teased the contest last month after publicly confirming he won’t be running for Florida Governor this year.
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Florida expected to see record Memorial Day weekend traffic
Despite gas prices being at a four-year high, AAA anticipates a record 2.7 million Floridians will take to the roads for Memorial Day
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Florida gas average still over $4 ahead of busy Memorial Day weekend
The pump average in Florida is approaching its 50th consecutive day over the $4 mark
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Florida school choice advocates push back against union’s ‘frivolous’ voucher suit
Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas called the statewide union a “special interest group” on a “never-ending quest to harm students and families in our great state.”
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‘Alligator Alcatraz’ payments land at last: $58 million to hit Florida next week
It’ll be the first installment of the federal government’s promised $608 million reimbursements
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DeSantis signs law to arm ‘guardians’ on Florida college campuses
The bill was crafted after a shooting at FSU during the 2025 legislative session
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Sanford Main Street launches fundraiser for Central Florida Zoo sloth care
All proceeds go toward sloth conservation and care efforts at the Central Florida Zoo
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Florida’s AIDS drug program’s future remains unresolved
It faces an uncertain future amid ongoing budget talks between the House and Senate.
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Uthmeier subpoenas the NFL over diversity hiring rule
The “Rooney Rule” was established decades ago to combat the historically low number of minorities hired to head coaching positions.