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Randy Fine proposes first legislation as member of Congress to combat campus antisemitism

1 week ago | flvoicenews.com | Michelle Vecerina

WASHINGTON – Florida Republican Rep. Randy Fine announced the introduction of the “Preventing Antisemitic Harassment on Campus Act” in the U.S. House, his first proposed legislation as a member of Congress. The legislation, also filed in the Senate by Sen. Rick Scott, is in response to “the explosion of antisemitic hate on college campuses enabled and supported by radical Democrats and liberal university officials following the Oct.
Florida House and Senate clash over sales tax cut, budget negotiations stall after DeSantis veto threat

1 week ago | flvoicenews.com | Michelle Vecerina

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Budget negotiations between the Florida House and Senate have hit a snag over proposed sales tax cuts, prompting uncertainty about the end date of the 2025 Legislative Session. House Speaker Danny Perez informed House members in a memo Friday that Senate President Ben Albritton had backed away from a commitment to bring the House’s “historic tax proposal” to the Senate floor.
Volusia County allocates $20 million for Hurricane Milton flood buyouts in $133.5 million recovery plan

1 week ago | flvoicenews.com | Michelle Vecerina

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County will dedicate $20 million in federal grant funds to a voluntary buyout program for homeowners in high-risk flood areas impacted by Hurricane Milton, as part of a $133.5 million recovery plan approved by the City Council on May 6. The plan will use funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery program.
Liberty Counsel moves to defend Naples against drag show near playground

1 week ago | flvoicenews.com | Michelle Vecerina

NAPLES, Fla. – Liberty Counsel has filed a motion on behalf of three Collier County parents seeking to intervene in a lawsuit to defend the city of Naples against a proposed outdoor drag show near a children’s playground. The legal action follows an April vote by the Naples City Council, which approved 5-2 a measure to move the planned drag show indoors, away from Cambier Park, which is frequented by families, and to restrict the event to adults only as part of an upcoming June pride festival.
Former Jax mayor demands apology from Mayor Deegan in attempt to 'shift blame' over firearm registry

1 week ago | flvoicenews.com | Michelle Vecerina

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry called on Mayor Donna Deegan to apologize to media outlets and the people of the city for “peddling fake news” after she attempted to “shift the blame” to the former administration over her alleged “illegal firearm registry” of lawful gun carriers at city hall.
'Blatant disregard for the law'

1 week ago | flvoicenews.com | Michelle Vecerina

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Republican Party of Florida Chairman Evan Power blasted Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan for a “blatant disregard for the law” amid accusations that her administration maintained an “illegal gun registry.”“It should be no surprise to anyone that liberal Donna Deegan is now under investigation for trampling the Second Amendment,” Power said.
Florida AG Uthmeier demands answers from Volkswagen on Florida Scout sales disclosure

1 week ago | flvoicenews.com | Michelle Vecerina

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced his office has demanded answers from Volkswagen over concerns that the automaker is attempting to circumvent state auto dealers with its new Scout vehicles and failing to disclose to consumers that the vehicles will not be sold in Florida. In a letter to President and CEO of Scout Motors, Inc.
Florida holds top spot in higher education for ninth straight year: report

1 week ago | flvoicenews.com | Michelle Vecerina

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida has been ranked as the top state in the nation for higher education by U.S. News & World Report in its 2025 Best State Rankings for the ninth consecutive year in a row. U.S. News & World Report cited Florida’s public universities for having the lowest in-state tuition and fees, graduating students on time, and ensuring students complete their degrees with minimal to no debt as reasons for the continued top ranking.
DeSantis hints veto of lawmaker package with sales tax relief, pushes for property tax relief

1 week ago | flvoicenews.com | Michelle Vecerina

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis signaled he may veto the legislative tax package, calling it “dead on arrival” if it is not “Florida first.”The governor slammed inserting sales tax relief into the budget, and not property tax relief. “Any Florida-last tax package is going to be dead on arrival,” DeSantis said during a press conference Wednesday. “We are not going to kneecap our ability to provide you property tax relief just so we can give a little bit of a benefit to Canadian tourists.
Florida tightens driver's license requirements for legal immigrants with annual renewal

1 week ago | flvoicenews.com | Michelle Vecerina

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – In a policy shift by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, legal immigrants in Florida will now be required to renew their driver’s licenses every year. The updated guidance, which is effective immediately, also limits the validity of licenses tied to immigration documents without expiration dates to one year from the date of issuance. The department said the policy shift is pursuant to Florida Statutes F.S. 322.051, 322.08, and 322.18.