Daniel Perez

The nomination comes days after lawmakers approved a tax package that allows diplomats and certain other federal officials serving overseas to keep Florida homestead tax exemptions while living abroad. House Speaker Daniel Perez denies the provision had anything to do with him.

Daniel Perez, R-Miami, is a longtime Trumps supporter and helped pass a redrawing of Florida’s congressional districts.

The House and Senate reached agreement late Sunday night on several issues, including a plan to transfer control of the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida, which the House wanted but the Senate resisted until late in budget negotiations.

As Florida lawmakers negotiate the state budget, tensions are escalating between Gov. Ron DeSantis and House Speaker Daniel Perez.

House Speaker Daniel Perez said a bill loosening child vaccination mandates would not be taken up during this week's legislative special session.

Both measures were priorities for Gov. Ron DeSantis before his term ends in January, but House Speaker Daniel Perez announced members will vote on redistricting and be dismissed.

Lawmakers will now return to Tallahassee on April 28, a week after the original date.

It was tentatively set to begin next week.

The regular session was Gov. Ron DeSantis’ last as governor, but he could have as many as three special sessions to strong-arm his "medical freedom" policies through a reluctant Legislature.

The session has ended — without a budget. From DEI bans to new voter verification requirements, here are some of the bigger bills that passed and failed, and what lawmakers will tackle in special sessions.

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

Florida's regular legislative session is scheduled to end Friday. We've seen some priority bills pass the Senate while getting no discussion in the House.