Lawmakers need the extra time with the Florida legislative session set to end.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," Lt. Gov. Jay Collins explains why he's running to be the next governor, his passion for helping veterans transition into the workforce and more.

A bill that includes a stopgap measure to restore cuts to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program through June 30 — the end of the fiscal year — is heading to Gov. DeSantis' desk.

The Senate approved the bill on a 25-11 vote last week, after adding a provision outlining rules for expelling students at state universities who “promote” support for such groups.

The House stripped out the Senate's ban on NDAs between agencies and data center companies.

“I’m going to miss the Senate,” Rouson said. “But I won’t be far away.”

The Legislature has passed a bill that would mandate life in prison without parole for anyone convicted of manslaughter of a law enforcement officer.

A Florida elections bill could change how voters prove their citizenship — and remove student and retirement home IDs at the polls.

The city manager says the issue is now kicked to the planning department for a hearing before returning to commissioners.

On measure creates a special memory care license for assisted living facilities. The other begins a statewide Alzheimer's awareness campaign.

Attorney General James Uthmeier called for "immediate reversal" of the policies no later than March 31. After that, he warns, there would be consequences. Mayor Jane Castor said they will review the state's concerns and evaluate the policies.

The measures could possibly increase the number of county commissioners to 11 — if population trends continue.