Lawmakers convened in the capital city for the 2026 legislative session on Jan. 13 and will be there until early mid-March — unless the session is extended. Florida House lawmakers have passed a ...

TALLAHASSEE — The Republican-controlled House pushed through an amended bill Thursday that would ask voters in November to immediately eliminate most property taxes on homesteaded property. The bill ...

These clever studio layouts prove that with the right zoning tricks, double-duty furniture, and a little styling magic, even a one-room apartment can feel effortlessly organized and inviting. Why it’s ...

Florida Studio Theatre will produce A Night with Janis Joplin, the third and final production in its 2026 Stage III series. Written and created by Randy Johnson, this Tony-nominated musical celebrates ...

The Florida House voted to make the American flamingo the new state bird, replacing the mockingbird. The bill, which also designates the scrub jay as the state songbird, now moves to the state Senate ...

Members of Congress from South Florida have sent a letter to federal officials expressing their “deep concern” about U.S. companies engaging in business activities with the Cuban regime. The letter, ...

A proposal to empower the head of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to designate domestic or foreign terrorist organizations if the group meet specified criteria advanced through its ...

The House version of the “AI Bill of Rights” (HB 1395) has been assigned to four committees, which has historically been a sign of leadership opposition to a proposal. Gov. Ron DeSantis ratcheted up ...

'Public records, they're literally property of the public. So we should make sure that they're accessible to the public.' Sponsored by Rep. Alex Andrade, the bill would overhaul the state’s public ...

Florida House Bill 1551 would shield manufacturers from certain product liability claims, specifically, optional safety features. This comes after an Indian River County deputy was shot when his gun ...