Florida Political News

Florida gas prices seesawed again last week. The state average went from $3.04 per gallon on Monday, back up to $3.18/g by Thursday. On Sunday, Florida’s gas price had fallen back down to $3.10/g. These price swings have become pretty common. Since September 2024, Florida’s average price has bounced between $2.96/g and $3.30/g – with drivers paying an average price […]

On May 21st, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will consider a potential bear hunt. A proposal will be submitted for public review, and a final decision is expected in August. The proposed hunt would allow for the harvest of 187 bears across 31 counties in the month of December, with permits awarded […]

By Ed DeanAn analysis by Vox finds that Gen Zers (individuals born between 1997 and 2012) are coming around to embracing religion. The story suggests that around or after COVID-19 came on the scene, a movement among younger Americans started to focus on religion after years of decline. In February of this year, Pew Research […]

Great news for Florida’s fishing industry, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a record-breaking 126-day Gulf Red Snapper recreational season for 2025, the longest season since Florida assumed management of Gulf red snapper. The expanded season includes additional summer and fall fishing days from 2024, offering anglers more opportunities to fish over major holidays such as Memorial […]

By Kevin Doyle Florida lawmakers have taken a stand to protect those who keep our lights on during hurricanes and other natural disasters, by recognizing them as peers to other first responders like firefighters and EMS. This new legislation enhances penalties for assaults against utility workers restoring power after storms or working on critical infrastructure. We thank […]

By Ross Marchand The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is struggling financially and is epically inept. But the agency is still quite capable of causing trouble for vulnerable Americans. From digital snooping on protestors to warrantless inspections of political merch to law enforcement mission creep, the USPS needs a lesson in accountability. The problem is that […]

U.S. Senator Ashley Moody has introduced new legislation aimed at reinforcing the United States’ leadership in the space industry by enhancing collaboration between the federal government and Florida’s growing network of public and private aerospace entities. The bill, titled the Secure U.S. Leadership in Space Act, seeks to bolster federal support for spaceport infrastructure, particularly in […]

Op-Ed by Doug Wheeler Florida’s housing affordability crisis continues to adversely affect families and workers, with many Floridians struggling to find attainable housing options. A recent backgrounder by The James Madison Institute (JMI), “Assessing Florida Local Government Impact Fees: 2024-2025,” sheds light on how local impact fees and other land-use regulations contribute to this pressing […]

Car rental comparison company Discover Cars has analyzed the latest data to determine which car models are most popular in the US, along with expert commentary. Discover Cars says the most popular car models in the country are not only what consumers want to purchase, but also what they are looking to rent when vacationing. The most […]

A new report revealed that Florida has the most dangerous intersections based on injuries and fatalities. Florida ranks first with a danger score of 100 due to 1,208 fatalities and 1,090 injuries at intersections. Thomas Feiter, CEO of Fighter Law, an Orlando-based personal injury law firm, helped analyze the data.  Using the statistics from CDAN, […]

UPDATE: Mike Waltz has been transitioned into a new role as US Diplomat to United Nations. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, a former Florida Congressman, has been reassigned from his position by President Donald Trump. The move comes several weeks after a leak from a private Signal chat exposed sensitive discussions about potential U.S. military […]

Some items that gained traction before the March session began were not passed. Here is a small list of legislative proposals that did not make it through the 2025 legislative session. Cut In Property Taxes At the beginning of the session, Gov. Ron DeSantis wanted the legislature to advance a measure to put an elimination […]