This spring, the Florida Legislature took action and passed the "Live Local Act." It's a sweeping measure that's funneling a whopping $711 million into affordable housing programs and incentives ...
Florida's $711 million affordable housing law passed easily, but has left government officials confused and concerned about local control.
Florida's Live Local Act, which had near-total support in the Legislature, has received mixed reactions in Volusia County. While it puts more than $700 million into affordable housing programs ...
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – After a two-year effort by Make Us Visible Florida, Asian American Pacific Islander history will now be a required part of the curriculum in Florida public schools.
The bill had significant opposition from environmental groups and local government advocates. This bill would have required the Florida Department of Health to improve its public notifications ...
The Florida Historical Society and the Florida State Genealogical Society will hold their annual gatherings Thursday through Saturday in Lakeland. Most events will take place at Springhill Suites ...
Walt Disney World Resort’s iconic monorail system will now be inspected by the Florida Department of Transportation this summer. The Emmy Award-winning journalist joined the Local 10 News team ...
"Currently, the U.S. Border Patrol has six Border Patrol Stations throughout Florida along with an intelligence division," said U.S. Border Patrol spokeman Adam C. Hoffner via email. "We do not ...
Jacksonville is the only city in Florida to make Forbes' list of the 25 best places to retire in 2023. The annual list looks at factors such as median home price, crime rate, taxes, air quality ...
On Wednesday, Florida House Bill 1417 passed in the state’s House of Representatives. The legislation would prohibit local governments from overseeing landlord-tenant relationships. State ...
In the run-up to last fall’s gubernatorial election in Florida, local officials expressed fears about voter intimidation because of the divisive climate of the electorate following the 2020 ...
That concept of local autonomy, known as home rule, has been enshrined in the Florida Constitution. However, the state Legislature over the years has preempted communities from regulating things big ...
