The governor said he was announcing a “boater freedom initiative” that would change laws permitting inspections and searches under the justification of safety checks.

The capital punishment measure was among a suite of bills in a compromised plan both chambers are expected to vote on today. Wednesday's discussion focused on the in-state tuition proposal.

Condo associations must comply with state laws passed after the 2021 deadly building collapse. Lawmakers say any new proposals out of Tallahassee won’t involve direct financial assistance.

The Environment and Natural Resources Committee unanimously forwarded the measure, a product of last year's heavily criticized plan to add recreational development to state parks.

With the feuding over, a new measure would form a State Board of Immigration Enforcement, made up of the governor, Agriculture commissioner, attorney general and chief financial officer.

Republican Sen. Nick DiCeglie filed a 70-page bill Tuesday to update all references to the body of water. that borders the state's west coast. A similar bill was introduced in the state House.

The House’s move to delve into the vetoes comes two weeks after the Legislature overrode a $57 million veto for “legislative support services” in the budget — the first time a veto was overridden.

The measure would designate the University of Florida's Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment as the state hub for research, services and best practices

In a concept known as “decoupling,” the proposal would erase a requirement that horse tracks hold live horse racing to be able to operate other types of gambling. It would apply to Gulfstream Park, too.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked for a historic $29.7 billion for public education. Florida's largest teachers union, however, is concerned about the increase per pupil and added funds for the state's voucher program.

Political watchers say wanting credit for immigration policy ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial race and 2028 presidential election could be a factor behind the fighting between Florida's top Republican officeholders.

The governor plans to use his Florida Freedom Fund, which was key in defeating marijuana and abortion measures last year, to support strong conservative candidates against defiant legislators.