A late-session Florida bill would let private schools with 150 or fewer students open in commercial and mixed-use buildings without rezoning.

State officials say more than 10,000 recruits have received $5,000 signing bonuses as part of a $67.9M recruitment push — but lawmakers and watchdogs are now questioning funding and vetting.

CFO Blaise Ingoglia awarded nearly $1.4M to four Panhandle sheriff’s offices to reimburse costs tied to the state’s 287(g) immigration‑enforcement program.

The Justice Department approved about $175 million in Elective Option settlement offers this week, accelerating payouts for veterans and families tied to Camp Lejeune's contaminated water.

A Democratic bill to force immigration agents to show name-and-badge identification stalled in Tallahassee as the 2026 session wound down, leaving advocates disappointed.

The Florida House passed SB 824, which would force school districts to inventory vacant property; supporters call it transparency while critics warn of charter pressure.

The city inspector general has opened an inquiry into JEA after sources say the utility may have failed to bill as much as $100 million in capacity fees. Officials say a tracking program is being developed while watchdogs and council members prepare to review findings.

State records and resident research show volatile solvents under the Douglas Warehouse proposed for an ICE facility, renewing protests and regulatory questions.

House and Senate bills would raise Florida’s sovereign‑immunity caps, but they disagree on how big the increases should be. The session ends March 13, 2026.

Companion bills in Tallahassee would broaden Marsy’s Law to hide victims’ identifying details and temporarily withhold officers' names after certain incidents.

House passes CS/HB 725 to require campuses to publish political-activity rules; critics say the law could deter voter outreach and student speech.

Orange Park voters will choose one councilmember April 14 while Green Cove Springs decides one seat and three charter amendments. Key registration and mail‑ballot deadlines are listed.

A Miami traffic law firm says Florida's updated tag‑obscuring statute is unconstitutionally vague and has asked a federal judge to block enforcement and clear past citations.