Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
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With the industry hammered by hurricane damage and citrus greening disease and development overtaking groves, the overall harvest during the 2024-2025 season was the lowest in more than 100 years.
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Boyd, who is the Senate majority leader, will succeed President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, after the November 2026 elections.
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As of Monday, six proposals had been filed in the House for the 2026 session, collectively seeking just over $5.5 million.
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The challenge contends that SB 180 effectively freezes all local land-development regulations and comprehensive plans through Oct. 1, 2027, violates home-rule authority and strips the ability of cities and counties to manage their growth.
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The laws range from changes in how mentally ill people are treated in the criminal-justice system to requiring landlords to disclose information about flood risks and more.
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In the lawsuit, Bear Warriors United contended the agency limited public participation before approving the hunt.
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In the guidance, Uthmeier told prosecutors and law-enforcement agencies to refrain from arresting or putting on trial “law-abiding citizens carrying a firearm in a manner that is visible to others” as Florida courts couldn’t convict such people.
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Heading into the 2026 session, which will begin in January, one of the key topics will be Gov. Ron DeSantis’ push to cut or eliminate homestead property taxes.
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Bear hunting has long been controversial in the state, and this year will be the first time since 2015 that a hunt has been held.
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Production is down as the citrus industry has been hampered deadly citrus greening disease, hurricanes and development pressure.