WILL A NEW FLORIDA LAW PUT THE BRAKES ON E-BIKES?

Florida lawmakers could soon vote to put the brakes on an exploding – and controversial – mode of transportation. But even if approved, the...

GOVERNOR APPOINTS FOUR FLORIDA KEYS MEN TO COLLEGE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS BOARD

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Jan. 30 announced the appointment of Bob Broton, Peter E. Batty, Michael Downer and Edward “Eddie” Kertis to the...
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FLORIDA KEYS OFFICIALS SET TO VISIT STATE CAPITOL WITH A LIST OF CRITICAL PRIORITIES

By Jim McCarthy, Alex Rickert and Mandy Miles A large contingent of Florida Keys officials will make the trek to Tallahassee to advocate on key...
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FLORIDA HOUSE COMMITTEE ADVANCES A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT FOR PROPERTY TAX RELIEF

Florida House members advanced a proposed amendment to the state constitution to phase out some property taxes on homesteaded property. A joint resolution by Republican...
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STATE LEGISLATORS HEAR FROM DESANTIS IN FIRST DAY OF SESSION

Legislators in the Florida House and Senate heard Gov. Ron DeSantis praise past accomplishments under his reign while acknowledging more work to do as...
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PROPERTY TAX RELIEF, SPENDING ISSUES AWAIT STATE LEGISLATORS AS SESSION STARTS TUESDAY

Property tax relief, the state budget and artificial intelligence are among the key issues awaiting legislators as session begins Tuesday, Jan. 13 in Tallahassee. For...
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IS YOUR LICENSE PLATE FRAME LEGAL? CLEARING UP THE CONFUSION

Yes, you can still keep that license plate frame to cheer on your alma mater. No, you can’t black out the numbers to try...
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FLORIDA HOUSE COMMITTEE ADVANCES PROPERTY TAX PROPOSALS

Various property tax exemption and phaseout proposals advanced through a Florida House committee during a four-hour meeting in Tallahassee on Nov. 20.  In total, seven...
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FLORIDA KEYS MUNICIPALITIES EXPRESS CONCERNS OVER PROPERTY TAX PROPOSALS IN TALLAHASSEE

Officials in the Florida Keys remain curious what will come of discussion and debate among state legislators over potentially sending measures to the ballot...

STATE WILDLIFE COMMISSION BACKS ADDED MEASURES TO REMOVE GREEN IGUANAS

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissioners recently approved staff recommendations to advertise proposed rule changes for prohibited green iguanas, including concepts relating to outdoor...