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Selling nitrous oxide so people can get high is a crime. But it's commonly sold in brightly-colored canisters with catchy names and flavors ranging from blue raspberry to cotton candy.

The Alzheimer's Association also seeks support from legislators for a measure on giving caregivers respite time and funding for its Brain Bus, which travels the state bringing awareness on brain health.

The House passed eight bills on Thursday. There are multiple it also passed last year but they died in the Senate.

From an animal abuser database to condo affordability accountability, here are some of the laws taking effect on Jan. 1.

Republicans say property taxes have gotten too high. Local governments are concerned the attempt to reduce them would harm their ability to provide important services.

The legislation still has a long way to go, and it's already receiving Republican opposition.

Critics worry eliminating or reducing the property tax would limit local governmental services.

Florida voters will have the final say. Property tax proposals are expected to appear on the 2026 election ballot.

The statute would require the governor's annual budget recommendations to include cost-savings measures. The Legislature would be required to consider them.

The Republican-led panel could make Florida's Republican-favoring congressional map even more Republican.

A lawmaker representing Miami says it's 'very likely' he will file legislation aimed at getting rid of HOAs.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his pick on Tuesday morning, and Tampa state Sen. Jay Collins was sworn in shortly after.