In a significant development for Florida Rising, one of the state's largest independent political organizations, Victricia Simmons has been appointed as the new Executive Director.
Governor Ron DeSantis has made several new appointments and reappointments to the Florida Citrus Commission, ensuring a full panel for the upcoming meeting on May 21.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has chosen to withdraw the consideration of a Springs Protection Zone (SPZ) at Silver Glen Springs from its agenda for the upcoming Commission meeting in May, in Ocala.
The recent conclusion of the 2025 Florida Regular Legislative Session has resulted in the passage of various initiatives aligned with priorities set by the Florida Chamber of Commerce.
Attorney General James Uthmeier's office has charged three individuals with possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) following a statewide operation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).
Florida lawmakers passed HB1205, legislation that substantially restricts the citizen-led amendment process, on the final day of their legislative session.
Ryan Jones, a partner at Traub Lieberman, has expressed concerns regarding a proposed insurance bill that he believes would undermine longstanding legal standards and result in higher premiums for Florida homeowners.
Travis Miller, a founding shareholder and insurance lawyer at Radey Law, said that the Florida insurance market began to improve only after the 2022 reforms.
Darren Craft, founder of Worth Insurance, said reciprocal insurance exchanges offer policyholders collective ownership and potential cost savings over traditional insurers.
Several fish species are now open for recreational harvest in Florida's state waters of the Atlantic, beginning May 1, 2025, according to the latest announcements.