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Democrats’ broad ‘Affordability Agenda’ bill slate shut out by GOP-led Legislature
14+ hour, 21+ min ago (802+ words) A House bill seeking to repeal a post-Parkland school shooting law that raised the age consumers could buy firearms failed to gain momentum this Session. President Trump has declared that he has "won affordability." In his State of the Union…...
Tax scams are on the rise. Here’s what to know
11+ hour, 27+ min ago (737+ words) Each year, the IRS releases its'Dirty Dozen" of tax scamsthat target taxpayers. At the top of the list is impersonation of the agency by email, text, and phone. The IRS reported over 600 social media impersonators during fiscal year 2025, and urges…...
Still 21: Senate again blocks post-Parkland firearm age restriction repeal
8+ hour, 14+ min ago (978+ words) President Trump has declared that he has "won affordability." In his State of the Union speech, he even bragged that he's bringing costs "way down on health care and everything else." Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up…...
New Jackson Health CEO looks to outpatient services for growth
9+ hour, 8+ min ago (714+ words) A House bill seeking to repeal a post-Parkland school shooting law that raised the age consumers could buy firearms failed to gain momentum this Session. President Trump has declared that he has "won affordability." In his State of the Union…...
Big Blue & You to host ‘Art by the Sea’ youth arts festival on World Water Day in Miami Beach
10+ hour, 1+ min ago (875+ words) A House bill seeking to repeal a post-Parkland school shooting law that raised the age consumers could buy firearms failed to gain momentum this Session. President Trump has declared that he has "won affordability." In his State of the Union…...
Florida Legislature approves bill requiring voters to provide proof of citizenship
10+ hour, 11+ min ago (1180+ words) A House bill seeking to repeal a post-Parkland school shooting law that raised the age consumers could buy firearms failed to gain momentum this Session. President Trump has declared that he has "won affordability." In his State of the Union…...
Florida retailers applaud passage of ‘cents and sensibility’ penny-rounding measure
12+ hour, 19+ min ago (561+ words) The Florida Legislature has approved a bill (HB 991) that will require proof of U.S. citizenship to vote, similar to federal legislation being advocated for by President Trump and Republicans in Congress. President Trump has declared that he has "won affordability." In…...
Gov. DeSantis confirms budget Special Session, says it should be a quick ‘cut and paste’ of previous spending plans
12+ hour, 12+ min ago (301+ words) Lawmakers will return to Tallahassee in April to wrap up the budget, a process that ordinarily would have been resolved by the end of the Regular Session. During a news conference, Gov.Ron DeSantissaid legislators would be back in the…...
Darryl Rouson is still considering a House bid, despite report to the contrary
14+ hour, 3+ min ago (319+ words) Sen.Darryl Rousonhas confirmed that he is still considering running for House, despite a report circulating on the last day of Legislative Session to the contrary. The Tampa Bay BuglereportedTuesday that Rouson had said during remarks at Mt. Zion Progressive…...
March For Our Lives is ‘relieved’ bill fails to lower gun-buying age to 18
14+ hour, 16+ min ago (375+ words) President Trump has declared that he has "won affordability." In his State of the Union speech, he even bragged that he's bringing costs "way down on health care and everything else." Lawmakers will return to Tallahassee in April to wrap…...