“We cannot allow the bad stewardship and poor management of this program to continue.” Gaetz demands fiscal controls with passage of SB 318

Passed unanimously by the Florida Senate, SB 318 aims to rescue the state’s school choice program from “bad stewardship” by implementing strict financial controls and ensuring student funding accurately follows the child to their chosen school.
Florida Senate passes school choice scholarship overhaul after audit
A critical state audit exposed cracks in Florida’s school choice system — now lawmakers have responded with sweeping reforms that could reshape how billions in education dollars are tracked, verified and protected statewide.
DeSantis Appoints Three To NWFSC Board of Trustees

Gov. DeSantis just made three key picks for the Northwest Florida State College Board—meet the leaders shaping the future of local higher education.
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?
Free The Beaches? Walton Customary Use Bill Jumps Another Hurdle

Will Florida’s beaches become more accessible again? A new Senate bill aims to undo a controversial 2018 law—but not everyone is on board.
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.
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.
Capitol Watch: Okaloosa Rep’s Bill Would Change Rules On Guns, Alcohol Monitoring For People Accused Of Some Crimes

Rep. Patt Maney’s HB 373 challenges existing norms by preventing courts from seizing concealed carry permits in misdemeanor cases unless a public safety risk is evident. The bill also streamlines alcohol monitoring requirements, potentially expediting the release process for certain defendants.