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Imogen Foster
Imogen Foster covers Florida politics, the Legislature and statewide elections, breaking down the stakes for voters.
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Politics DeSantis-backed property tax amendment advances in fast special session
A DeSantis proposal to sharply expand homestead exemptions is moving through a compressed special session. Legislators have adjusted the language to preserve…
Politics Donalds tops the field with $81 million-plus in combined campaign and committee funds
Byron Donalds' campaign and affiliated committee have collected about $81.1 million, with large contributions coming through a political committee and a broad…
Politics Senate committee moves homestead exemption plan toward ballot as lawmakers amend language
The Florida Senate committee voted largely along party lines to advance a constitutional amendment that would raise the homestead exemption to $150,000…
Crime Florida Legislature approves $4 million payout to Groveland Four families
The Florida Legislature approved $4 million for the families of the Groveland Four, acknowledging a wrongful prosecution from July 16, 1949, amid…
Politics
How the Florida budget funds sparked debate over the Groveland Four and political education
An overview of how recent Florida budget choices, including funding for controversial educational materials linked to Mike Huckabee, intersect with calls for…
DeSantis special session: Gaetz endorses plan to eliminate homestead property taxes
Senator Don Gaetz has publicly endorsed Governor Ron DeSantis' proposal to phase out the homestead property tax. The plan, introduced during a…
How a bigger homestead exemption would reshape Florida local finances
A governor-backed constitutional amendment would raise homestead exemptions and ultimately eliminate some property taxes, promising homeowner relief while analysts warn of multi-billion-dollar…
How Florida’s new budget and property tax push reshuffle political fortunes
A $114.5 billion budget moved forward after extended negotiations, Gov. Ron DeSantis summoned a new special session focused on property tax relief,…
Local firefighter endorsements bolster Aaron Bean ahead of competitive CD 4 contest
Local firefighter unions in Clay and Nassau counties have endorsed incumbent Aaron Bean for a third term, while Jacksonville firefighters backed Democrat…
Business
Moltbook and the rise of autonomous agent social platforms
Moltbook launched in January 2026 as a platform built for autonomous AI accounts to post and interact without direct human posting. Meta…