Gov. Ron DeSantis made his White House bid official Wednesday, announcing a 2024 presidential run in an online discussion with Elon Musk that ended months of speculation and set up a clash with former President Donald Trump. As he entered a growing Republican primary field,…
Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis Vows To ‘Get The Job Done’
Retailers are awaiting action by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as two of the six sales tax “holiday” periods included in a nearly $1 billion proposed tax-relief package are scheduled to begin this weekend. Key components of the tax package (HB 7063) include a 14-day period…
Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis’ Signature Deadline Nears for Disaster, ‘Freedom’ Holidays
Walt Disney Company on Thursday scrapped plans to build a nearly $1 billion office complex and relocate 2,000 California-based cast members to Florida. The move comes after Disney earlier this year announced reorganization plans to cut costs by $5.5 billion, including $3 billion related to…
Read More Disney Ditches $1 Billion Central Florida Effort
Environmental groups are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto legislation they contend will have a “chilling effect” on efforts to limit sprawl in Florida. DeSantis has until Wednesday to act upon a bill (SB 540) that in part allows “prevailing” parties to recover legal fees…
Read More Environmental Groups Urge Florida Gov. DeSantis To Veto Comp Plan Bill
State officials next week could direct nearly $100 million to secure more than 35,500 acres of primarily ranchland for the growing statewide Wildlife Corridor, while keeping agricultural operations on the properties in place. Twelve land deals on the May 23 agenda before Gov. Ron DeSantis…
Read More Florida Wildlife Corridor Expansion Eyed
Production numbers for Florida’s orange crop continue to decline as the citrus industry’s storm-battered season nears an end. The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday issued a forecast that said Florida growers this season are on pace to fill 15.65 million boxes of oranges, which…
Read More Florida Citrus Industry Numbers Continue To Sag
Florida lawmakers last week approved a tax package that might not give Gov. Ron DeSantis exactly what he requested, but it will provide plenty for him to tout to shoppers and businesses. Groups such as the Florida Natural Gas Association and Florida TaxWatch quickly praised…
Read More Florida Gov. DeSantis Able To Tout Tax Breaks
As Florida lawmakers put the finishing touches on this year’s legislative session, they approved a request from Gov. Ron DeSantis to help speed 20 highway projects across the state under the banner of “Moving Florida Forward.” “I requested $4 billion for Moving Florida Forward so…
Read More Florida Lawmakers Pave Way For Road Projects
Florida lawmakers on Friday finalized a $117 billion budget and an accompanying $1.3 billion tax package to end a legislative session that carried out many of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ priorities. After adjourning “sine die” — the traditional declaration that marks the end of the annual…
Read More Florida Lawmakers Pass $117B Budget, End Session
Florida lawmakers have negotiated a nearly $1.3 billion tax package for next fiscal year that includes expanding popular shopping sales-tax “holidays,” trimming a commercial lease tax and cutting costs of diapers for babies and adults. The House and Senate are expected Friday to pass the…
Read More Tax Breaks Teed Up For Florida Shoppers, Businesses