Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida

The case focused on records requests that could provide information about communications by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ then-chief of staff, James Uthmeier, related to the flights from Texas to Martha's Vineyard.

While the bill would make changes to the five water management districts, it also deals heavily with Everglades restoration.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is borrowing $2 billion to pay National Flood Insurance Program claims. The agency said the two hurricanes as of Feb. 6 had led to more than 78,000 claims, with estimated losses possibly topping $10 billion.

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.

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.

The Senate president and House speaker issued a proclamation for a special session that will start Tuesday. They also released summaries of bills that include steps aimed at helping carry out President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

The average premium will increase by 6.6% for most homeowners across the state, while Gov. Ron DeSantis says residents in Miami-Dade and Broward counties will see a decrease.

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.

The Florida Public Service Commission approved the rate hikes as they look to recover costs related to last year's hurricanes.

Staff members of the Florida Public Service Commission recommended proposals that would add about $21 a month for Duke customers and $30 for TECO customers starting in March.