Commissioners Let the DOGE Out In Walton County

Walton votes to comply with the State’s mandatory DOGE review.
Gaetz’s Explicit AI Images Bill Clears Hurdle in Senate

A Florida Senate bill seeks to crack down on AI-generated explicit images—could this law change digital privacy rights?
Florida Bill To Rein In FPL Profit Survives First Test

Florida Senator Don Gaetz is pushing a bill to limit utility rate hikes by tying profits to the 10-year Treasury note, increasing transparency and accountability for companies like Florida Power & Light.
Florida Could Soon Have Death Penalty Option For Sex Trafficking

A proposed Florida bill would allow the death penalty for sex traffickers of young children or mentally incapacitated individuals under specific conditions.
FWC to Host Virtual Meeting on Potential Black Bear Hunting in Florida

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting a virtual meeting on March 13 to gather public input on potential options for regulated black bear hunting in the state.
Democrats Troll Desantis As He Copycats DOGE

Florida Governor Ron Desantis unveiled a Sunshine State Department of Government Efficiency. Democrats Respond
After Rate Hikes, Gaetz Hopes to Overhaul Insurance Rules For Florida

Rising insurance premiums in Florida are at the forefront of legislative reform—Senator Don Gaetz’s new bill could change the way insurance companies do business in the Sunshine State.
Jack Schlechter Appointed to First Judicial Circuit Court

Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Judge Jack Schlechter to the First Judicial Circuit Court, filling a vacancy created by Judge Bergosh’s retirement. Schlechter has served as an Okaloosa County judge since 2022 and previously worked as a prosecutor and private attorney.
You Could Get Thrown In Jail For This in Niceville Now:

Niceville updated its ordinances to comply with a Florida state law prohibiting sleeping or camping on public property unless designated for recreation.
The Florida Bar Acknowledges Investigation of Matt Gaetz

What’s next for former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz? A Florida Bar investigation, a congressional replacement race, and a potential run for governor in 2026.