Florida Political News

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TAMPA, Fla. — Brightline is pursuing $400 million in tax-exempt bonds to help fund its planned high-speed rail expansion from Orlando to Tampa, further connecting Central Florida with the existing Miami-to-Orlando line. The request, submitted to the Florida Development Finance Corporation (FDFC), would finance the design, development, and construction of the proposed Tampa extension. A […]

A move to connect the St. Johns River to the Ocklawaha River is still pressing on despite a veto by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. The plan to restore the Ocklawaha River will have to wait another year, as Gov. Ron DeSantis ultimately cut the project from the 2025–26 Florida budget. The state legislature had earmarked […]

Over the last two months, the Everglades Foundation has raised concerns about the proposed Southland Water Resource Project — an 8,000-acre rock mine planned directly adjacent to the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir, a centerpiece of Everglades restoration. Now this has caught the attention of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In a letter dated […]

In this year’s legislative session, the James Madison Institute (JMI) championed several issues dealing with lowering taxes to improve school choice. Their latest “2025 Legislative Wrap-Up,” focuses on some key issues that didn’t get much media attention.  Center for Technology and Innovation Protected Digital Security and Innovation by highlighting the flaws of legislation requiring AI-generated […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed state Sen. Blaise Ingoglia as Florida’s new Chief Financial Officer, filling a key cabinet post left vacant since former CFO Jimmy Patronis stepped down earlier this year to pursue a congressional seat. Ingoglia, a Spring Hill homebuilder and Republican lawmaker, said he plans to serve as an […]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently marked the official opening of the Caloosahatchee (C-43) Reservoir, a 10,000-acre water storage facility recognized as one of the most significant Everglades restoration projects in Florida’s history. Accompanied by state and local officials, environmental advocates, and water management leaders, DeSantis celebrated the completion of the reservoir, which is anticipated to […]

Property boundaries are one important element that is often overlooked. The post Understanding Property Lines: What Every Landowner Should Know appeared first on Florida Daily.

The steady decline of traditional broadcast television shows no signs of slowing down, as recent Nielsen data indicates a continuing drop in viewership across major networks. The post Broadcast TV Ratings Continue to Slide as Viewers Shift to Streaming and YouTube appeared first on Florida Daily.

Americans for Prosperity-Florida (AFP) is holding small town halls throughout the state, promoting the benefits of the recently passed Trump tax bill. The post Conservative Group Lays Out Myth vs Fact About Trump Tax Bill appeared first on Florida Daily.

With existing and news tariffs announced by the Trump administration, a new report by Florida TaxWatch looks at the potential impacts it will have on the state’s economy, the state’s economy, its businesses, and consumers. The post Potential Impacts of Florida’s Economy from New Tariffs appeared first on Florida Daily.

Amazon has signed the largest industrial lease in Miami-Dade County for the second quarter of 2025, securing a 235,850-square-foot warehouse in Opa-Locka. The post Amazon Expands South Florida Operations with Major Opa-Locka Warehouse Lease appeared first on Florida Daily.