Northeast Florida lawmakers have introduced over 100 bills for the 2025 Florida Legislative Session, focusing on key issues such as historic preservation, property insurance, homeownership, public employee unions, and education policies, reflecting the region’s legislative priorities.

Governor Ron DeSantis’ 2024 State of the State address emphasized Florida’s leadership in economic growth, immigration enforcement, education reform, and disaster recovery, highlighting the state's commitment to low taxes, public safety, and individual freedoms.

As Citizens Property Insurance prepares to relocate from downtown over safety concerns associated with homelessness, conflicting city priorities are jeopardizing the economic future of downtown Jacksonville.

Mayor Deegan's move to replace a JTA board member, Megan Hayward, has ignited controversy amid Hayward's questions about ridership discrepancies and potential conflicts of interest within the transportation authority and whether the replacement is retaliation against a whistleblower.

Florida Governor DeSantis’ DOGE expansion aims to boost efficiency and cut waste but sparks debate over its impact.

Florida House Bill 401 aims to curb corporate ownership of single-family homes, prioritizing homeownership for Floridians by restricting large investors from turning neighborhoods into rental-dominated zones.

Jacksonville taxpayers face a financial burden far greater than initially projected for the UF downtown campus, with costs potentially as high as $2.5 billion when factoring in replacing the convention center and jail.

Widespread Duval County Non-Compliance with Florida's new condo milestone reporting regulations exposes critical compliance challenges, underscoring the need for more effective statewide cooperation and oversight.

JEA's proposed $140,000 CEO raise is premature and unjustified due to a lack of performance data, questionable market comparisons, and rushed decision-making.

DIA CEO Lori Boyer recently provided the new board a workshop on downtown redevelopment priorities, funding, and strategies, associated with her priorities and those of the board historically.

Downtown Jacksonville's future is in the hands of the Downtown Investment Authority (DIA), a powerful but often opaque group led by CEO Lori Boyer – understand how this unelected body is shaping their city.

The Florida Legislature faces a condominium crisis that's a critical condition that requires balancing enhanced safety regulations with the financial burdens placed on condo owners.

On January 13, 2025, Florida State Senator Joe Gruters proposed "SB 226 - Smoking in Public Places," aiming to ban smoking in public areas while allowing exemptions for cigars.

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles highlight urgent concerns over fire safety management, exacerbated by the suspension of prescribed burns, rising fires linked to homelessness, budget cuts to the fire department, and water supply.

Governor DeSantis is being sued by the ACLU of Florida for not calling special elections.

We attempt to unpack the controversy of Mayor Deegan in a box at Jacksonville International Airport.

Florida's legislators have been busy filing bills to be considered in the upcoming 2025 legislative session.

Jacksonville's former State Senator Audrey Gibson is running for Chair of the Florida Democratic Party, advocating for a focus on local issues and economic messaging to reconnect with Florida's diverse electorate.

Ron DeSantis Calls for a Special Legislative Session ahead of the regular session to deal with three critical issues.

A Florida legislator has introduced a bill that would designate the American Flamingo as the state bird and the Florida Scrub-Jay as the state songbird, potentially replacing the current state bird, the Mockingbird.

Jacksonville's proposed "missing middle housing" legislation aims to increase housing options through infill development, but faces opposition from residents concerned about rapid changes and inadequate community input.

What we know about terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who drove a truck carrying IED explosives into a crowd of New Year's revelers in New Orleans, shooting police and killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens more.

The Florida Homeowners Association Ombudsman, proposed in Senate Bill 120, would be a new state office to help residents resolve disputes with their HOAs. The ombudsman, appointed by the Governor, would be an attorney who can provide guidance, monitor elections, and create rules to improve HOA governance.

Florida State Rep. Hillary Cassel switched from the Democratic to the Republican Party on December 27, 2025, citing concerns over the party's support for Israel and its connection with Florida residents.

The Florida Legislature is set for a productive session in 2025 with streamlined procedures and hot-button topics like gun control, flags, resiliency and beach access on the agenda.

Florida's SB 100 aims to restrict political flags in government buildings. Supporters cite neutrality, while opponents raise free speech concerns.