Florida held its primary elections on August 20th. A total of 3,029,269 registered voters cast their ballots, or 22.39 percent of eligible voters, 950,333 of whom voted on election day. The county with the highest voter turnout was Taylor County (58.8 percent) and the lowest turnout was in Pasco County (15.88 percent). Several candidates won Read more about Primary Elections[…]
MY SAFE FLORIDA HOME $200 million will be made available to the My Safe Florida Home program to reduce the backlog of Florida homeowners’ applications for wind mitigation inspections, a grant program where the homeowner can apply up to $10,0000. Priority will be given to elderly, low-income residents. Thus far, approximately 20,000 homeowners have hardened their homes. Additionally, Read more about Bills Signed by Governor DeSantis[…]
CAMPING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY The State will prohibit counties and municipalities from allowing camping or sleeping on public property without the Florida Department of Children and Families’ approval. This certification, if granted, would designate specific public properties for camping for a period of one year. LIVE HEALTHY Senate President Kathleen Passidomo’s top priority was signed by the Read more about From the Capitol[…]
The Legislature has been sending bills to Governor Ron DeSantis since the session ended on March 8th. As of this date, has received 113 bills and signed 74 since the session’s conclusion. Once received, he has 15 days to take action by either signing a bill, letting it become law without his signature or vetoing Read more about From the Capitol[…]
The 2024 Legislative Session began on Tuesday, January 9th. The regular session will run for sixty days with an end date of March 8th, unless extended to conclude business. The Florida Constitution stipulates that the regular session of the Legislature shall convene on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of each odd-numbered year, and Read more about Legislative Session Begins[…]