New death penalty rules readied for Senate passage

The legislation seeks to end the requirement for jury unanimity for criminals to be put to death.
1 5min

Buckle up: More specific child car seats requirements advance

Legislation to bring state rules in line with national guidelines for child car restraints on the move in both chambers.
0 5min

Deepwater channel dredging exempted from House coral protections bill

The legislation’s meant to prevent damage to fragile habitats.
0 5min

2024 – Down Ballot


Personnel note: Alex Barrera joins Republican House Majority as Finance Director

‘Alex brings tremendous experience to House Campaigns, and we know he will be a valuable addition.’
3min

Randy Fine reports record month of fundraising ahead of Session

The Senate hopeful has nearly $800k in cash reported, and says there’s more.
5 5min

Poll shows Florida voters high on recreational marijuana, school choice

But there’s no love for permitless carry, partisan school boards or a university overhaul.
18 6min

Ryan Chamberlin wins GOP Primary to fill open HD 24 seat

That means he will most likely succeed former Rep. Joe Harding.
6min

Legislative, Influence & Policy


New death penalty rules readied for Senate passage

The legislation seeks to end the requirement for jury unanimity for criminals to be put to death.
1 5min

Buckle up: More specific child car seats requirements advance

Legislation to bring state rules in line with national guidelines for child car restraints on the move in both chambers.
0 5min

Deepwater channel dredging exempted from House coral protections bill

The legislation’s meant to prevent damage to fragile habitats.
0 5min

Lawmakers set aside millions for arts and culture grants

The House’s draft budget would put nearly $50M into programs supporting the arts.
0 3min

Senate votes to ax automatic public sector union dues

‘This seems like we are once again picking up winners and losers and we are playing partisan politics.’
1 4min

House environmental protection package advances

Areas around the Indian River Lagoon receive special attention.
0 6min

Crackdown on kids driving golf carts rolls through House committee

A driver’s license or a learner’s permit would be mandated before motoring.
0 5min

Lawmakers look to give more liability protections to SpaceX, aerospace companies

‘This bill has the potential to limit the cost of litigation to businesses engaging in spaceflight activities,’ according to Senate staff analysis of the bill.
1 4min

Ricky Polston named General Counsel at Citizens

Polston resigned from the state Supreme Court last week.
0 3min

Citizens, other insurers to seek rate hikes despite new law cutting lawsuits, costs

‘No one wants their rates to go up. We completely understand that.’
0 4min

Bill loosening School Board candidate residency requirements moving to House floor

Legislation would put School Board candidacy requirements more in line with other elected offices in the state.
0 6min

Culture Wars


House panel advances bill protecting war monuments, including Confederate memorials

‘No group, no individual, has the right to demolish history that belongs to all.’
7 6min

States’ divisions on abortion widen after Roe overturned

In blue states, the push to protect abortion access continues.
0 15min

Ron DeSantis invites Whoopi Goldberg to Florida to see ‘doggone diverse state’

Goldberg said the Governor wasn’t presidential material on The View Thursday.
7 4min

Gov. DeSantis defends controversial legislative crackdown on media ‘defamation’

The Governor believes the bills won’t ’cause much of a difference in terms of free speech.’
7 5min

South Florida


FPL IT chief Alan Gonzalez to serve on FIU board of trustees

Alan Gonzalez, who has two FIU degrees, has worked for FPL for 23 years.
0 5min

Gov. DeSantis reappoints Brad Levine to FAU board of trustees

He’s held appointed roles under Ron DeSantis, Rick Scott and Charlie Crist.
0 4min

William Barr to speak at West Palm Beach luncheon

The event is already sold out, though virtual tickets are still available.
0 4min

Senate budget slashes Miami-Dade funding for the Underline, South Dade Trail

Both projects received the entire sums requested in 2022. Not so much this year.
0 7min

FHP to beef up Miami Beach spring break enforcement; city announces limits on package store hours

This is the third year that Miami Beach’s popularity with spring breakers has proven problematic.
0 6min

Latest from Bill Day



Federal


Carlos Giménez campaign snags 3 Reed Awards

The wins include Best Ad, Best Spanish language Ad and Most Original Ad.
0 4min

Matt Gaetz makes fundraising appeal to ‘patriots’ defending him from personal attacks

The Republican Congressman survived a sex scandal, but said the establishment will still target him.
1 5min

Ron DeSantis flogs Fed for ‘perverse incentives’ in monetary policy, interest rates

‘They really are creating potential significant turmoil in the economy going forward.’
2 5min

Joe Biden’s Justice Dept. keeps hard line in death row cases

Inmate attorneys have asked for all capital cases to get a fresh look.
1 14min

Foreign Affairs


Senate Democrats hammer Ron DeSantis over Ukraine position

Mark Kelly, Chuck Schumer are spotlighting the Governor’s ‘territorial dispute’ gaffe.
0 4min

Ron DeSantis slates return trip to Israel. What should we expect?

The Governor’s 2019 trip was steeped in geopolitics, and this one looks like a sequel.
1 9min

DNC rips Ron DeSantis for continued Ukraine U-turns

The Governor continues to try to find his foreign policy footing ahead of a 2024 run.
3 12min

Nikki Haley rips Ron DeSantis as ‘weak in the knees’ on Ukraine

Is ‘America’s Governor’ vulnerable when it comes to Russia’s invasion of its neighbor?
1 10min

Pentagon launches airstrikes in Syria after drone kills U.S. worker

Lloyd Austin said precision strikes targeted sites used by the Revolutionary Guard.
0 12min


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Universities


Senate budgets $15M for ‘mediocre’ New College amid campus reset

Keith Perry said the school needs to improve its national standing.
1 4min

Sydney Gruters to lead New College Foundation

She most recently worked for U.S. Rep. Greg Steube — and knows her state Senator well.
2 4min

New College announces shake-up at Provost office

Suzanne Sherman is out as Provost. Brad Thiessen, recently Interim President, will fill the job.
3 3min


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