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Union campaign spotlights Disney property tax disputes and Orange County school impact
Union members and teachers in Orange County are canvassing neighborhoods and hosting town halls to draw attention to…
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Will Trump’s anti-weaponization fund survive legal and political pushback?
A looming court stay and bipartisan backlash have put President Donald Trump’s nearly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund in…
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Why Florida’s special session on property taxes has voters divided and lawmakers scrambling
Voters back Governor DeSantis’ call for a special session on property taxes, yet opinions diverge on how to…
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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…
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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…
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How the DEA hearing on cannabis rescheduling may change research, business and rights
A DEA administrative hearing on rescheduling state-licensed medical cannabis could broaden research access, change tax and banking dynamics…
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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…
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What the move to schedule iii means for medical cannabis businesses and research
The federal decision to move medical cannabis to Schedule III opens pathways for research, tax relief, and federal…
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Lawmakers alter DeSantis property tax proposal to protect school funding
A House committee approved a version of Gov. Ron DeSantis' property tax amendment that excludes school levies, drawing…
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Appeals court halts enforcement of Hegseth policy for named transgender troops
A D.C. Circuit panel has temporarily barred enforcement of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ban for named plaintiffs, finding…
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Union backs José Javier Rodríguez and a Miami slate ahead of 2026 midterms
Afscme Florida issued nine endorsements ahead of qualifying for the 2026 midterms, backing José Javier Rodríguez for attorney…
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How a larger homestead exemption would reshape local government finances in Florida
A proposed constitutional amendment to expand the homestead exemption would deliver sizable tax relief to many homeowners but…
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Why Florida needs sustained investment in public schools, not another roadmap
Florida already offers career academies, dual enrollment and other pathways. The debate should focus on sustainable funding, transparency…
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Low vaccination rates drive measles and whooping cough increases
Rising measles and whooping cough cases are tied to lower vaccination coverage, strained health departments and persistent misinformation.…
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Mayor Ken Welch says steep property tax reductions would threaten St. Petersburg services
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch cautions that aggressive property tax cuts proposed by Charlie Crist risk funding for…
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Hunger strikes spread across ICE detention centers in four states amid abuse claims
Migrants detained at private ICE facilities in New Jersey, California, Michigan and Pennsylvania have undertaken hunger strikes to…
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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…
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Amy Tong to head Ballard Partners emerging technology and ai practice from Sacramento
Ballard Partners has created an Emerging Technology and AI Practice and hired Amy Tong to lead it from…
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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,…
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Former commerce and insurance official Stephen Marante joins The Southern Group in Broward
Stephen Marante has joined The Southern Group’s Broward office, bringing experience from the Florida Department of Commerce, SelectFlorida…
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Florida budget controversy: funding for Huckabee-linked education materials raises concerns
Florida's budget contains a sizeable allocation to an education organization linked to Mike Huckabee, drawing scrutiny for content…
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Florida property tax overhaul: DeSantis proposal explained and risks identified
A concise review of Gov. DeSantis’ property tax amendment, outlining proposed homestead increases, commercial caps, legal risks and…
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How Florida’s new budget balances controversial spending and a symbolic payout
A fresh look at Florida’s budget reveals controversial earmarks for donor projects, odd tax breaks, and a modest…
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How a homestead exemption overhaul could reshape St. Petersburg budgets
City leaders in St. Petersburg say raising the homestead exemption and moving toward eliminating property taxes could leave…