News Service of Florida

Secretary of State Cord Byrd outlined $3.15 million for the Office of Election Crimes and Security, which was created last year and is staffed by five people.

A House panel wants to eliminate a restriction on schools and employees causing “compensation to be directed” to student-athletes and lessen disparities in packages allowed by other states.

The chair of the Senate Agriculture, Environment and General Government Appropriations Subcommittee said a “big focus” will be getting homes and businesses off septic systems.

A familiar face in South Florida governmental, legal and law enforcement circles has been named to fill an important position in state government.

Florida lawmakers in 2023 should not add more judgeships and should consider trimming some, the state Supreme Court said in its annual recommendations. The Supreme Court said “we certify no need for additional county court, circuit court, or district court of appeal judgeships."

The Biden administration and the Seminole Tribe of Florida on Wednesday urged a federal appeals court to overturn a ruling that blocked a deal that would give the tribe control over sports betting in the state.

After the 120 Florida House districts were redrawn this year in the once-a-decade reapportionment process, Republicans and Democrats are battling in a relative handful of races in the Nov. 8 elections.

Republicans have controlled the Florida Senate since the 1990s and are looking to expand their majority in the Nov. 8 elections. Democrats, meanwhile, hope to pick up a couple of seats and chip away at the GOP’s control.

Attorneys filed an initial brief after the 2nd District Court of Appeal refused to dismiss a potential class-action lawsuit alleging USF breached a contract with a student and improperly kept fees.

The increases, which apply to what are known as “personal lines” policies, were approved by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation in June.