2025 Florida Legislature

Under the legislation, school district committees reviewing a challenged book wouldn’t be able to consider literary or artistic merit when deciding to remove it.

House Speaker Daniel Perez has ordered an inquiry into agencies' finances. This is part of a broader effort to cut spending as they look to create a budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

“The people of the Gulf Coast know what can happen when you have accidents with oil.”

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

The House version would allow 13-year-olds to work during the summer of the year they turn 14, 16- and 17-year-olds work full time, and ease rules for some 14- and 15-year-olds.

The Senate on Friday released a proposed $117.36 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year that includes $200 million directed toward the citrus industry.

THC-infused beverages can be sold in convenience stores, grocery stores and liquor stores. The drinks also are sold by retailers that specialize in hemp-derived products or can be purchased online

Education Appropriations Committee Chair Danny Burgess says the choice program needs funding changes to ensure it doesn’t run out of money

Gov. Ron DeSantis argues that Floridians would prefer reducing homeowners' property taxes over a proposal by Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez for a sales-tax cut.

The bill would allow people in Florida’s prisons to use credit hours and coursework toward a license for careers such as cosmetology and plumbing.

The Florida Department of Management Services oversees such as government leases, vehicles and state employees’ health insurance.