The reduction is at the center of a standoff between the state’s top political power players over what form tax reductions should take.

The proposal would reduce the state sales tax from 6% to 5.25%, affecting billions of dollars annually. Gov. Ron DeSantis argues that lawmakers should focus on property tax relief instead.

The measure passed by an 8-2 vote, but County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava could opt to veto the measure in the next 10 days.

Critics of the 287(g) program say it fosters fear and distrust of authorities in immigrant communities across Florida.

In a push to make help more accessible for Floridians in need, Gov. Ron DeSantis is adding a community resource liaison for the Hope Florida program to every sheriff's office in the state.

"FHP cannot effectively retain troopers or recruit troopers."

He's known for his socially conservative stances and is a fierce defender of Israel.

The Republican was appointed to become Florida's chief financial officer in 2017 and won election to the post twice.

The Republican-controlled Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee voted 12-4 along party lines to support the proposal (HB 955).

Republicans won special elections in two Florida Congressional districts. The margins of victory for Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis in the heavily Republican districts were significantly narrower than in November.

For the third time, the state House has passed a bill lowering the age to buy rifles and shotguns to 18 — but the measure hasn't moved in the Senate

Lawmakers gave final approval to the redistricting plan in February 2022, and the districts were used in the 2022 elections.