Tallahassee Politics

Trump Account contributions face a Dec. 31 deadline with employer rules complicating tax strategies via pre-tax vs direct payment structures.

The Florida Realtors trade group is investing $10 million to support Amendment 3, a property tax cut proposal on the November ballot aimed at improving housing affordability.

President Trump demands Canadian jetmaker establish U.S. production or face a sales ban, challenging its extensive but insufficient American footprint.

Florida senators are demanding a major overhaul of the Department of Children and Families after a grand jury report described it as failing catastrophically in protecting vulnerable children.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endorsed Florida State Rep. Angie Nixon for the U.S. Senate, boosting a progressive campaign against Republican incumbent Rick Scott in a key swing state.

Donald Trump praised Pete Hegseth's work while remaining silent on his own succession plans, leaving the field open for potential candidates like J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio in 2028.

Amendment 3 on the Nov. 3 ballot seeks to expand homestead exemptions for all property taxes, including school levies, potentially impacting local education funding and homeowner tax burdens.

Florida lacks a statewide ban on being homeless, but local laws restrict public camping and vehicle sleeping. Enforcement varies by county amid federal court rulings and housing policy debates.

GOP insiders fear Trump's RNC focus could hurt midterm prospects as his approval hits lows, prompting strategic shifts toward local issues.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is advocating for new state legislation to restrict the use of automated license plate readers, citing public concerns over privacy and excessive surveillance by local law enforcement agencies.

Florida’s Department of Education proposes a rule requiring state-funded colleges to adopt standardized AI policies, aiming to ensure academic integrity while addressing workforce readiness demands in key industries like tourism and technology across Miami-Dade and beyond.

Ron DeSantis appoints Jared Perdue to lead Florida’s emergency management agency, prioritizing hurricane resilience while overseeing immigration detention facilities under the Department of Agriculture.