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Florida sales tax holiday for disaster supplies goes away. Here's what replaced it
A permanent sales tax exemption on specific disaster preparedness items was approved in the Florida 2025-2026 budget.
Dozens of new Florida laws now in effect. Here's how they could impact you.
The stripping of fluoride from municipal drinking water supplies and student cellphone restrictions are just two of more than ...
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Governor DeSantis signs Florida budget for 2025-26 fiscal year
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the state budget into law on Monday, the last day before the 2025-26 fiscal year begins.
Funding for Florida's education department
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on a slimmed down $115.1 billion budget. The 2025-2026 budget comes in less than the 2024-2025 budget, which was $117.46 billion. The budget will impact funding ...
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A deep troubling dive into the Florida education budget | Opinion
Florida's proposed budget includes significant funding for private school vouchers and initiatives related to "classical education." Critics argue this funding diverts resources from public ...
Will NOAA cuts hurt hurricane forecasting in 2025? What Florida residents should know
The budget proposed by the White House for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is almost half what it was a ...
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A Florida trooper raises concerns over the state budget
The proposed state budget includes a 10-15% pay raise for the Florida Highway Patrol. But some troopers say it's not enough.
Florida budget cuts funding to hundreds of non-profit arts groups. How Tallahassee fared
Florida arts groups wait to see if Gov. Ron DeSantis will approve about $39 million for programs and building projects in new ...