    DeSantis held a bill-signing event in Destin on the same day that a federal public-health emergency for COVID-19 was set to end. But DeSantis pointed to a need to address the potential of future government mandates.
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    DeSantis on Feb. 1 released budget and tax proposals that didnât include a reduction in the commercial-lease tax, which businesses have long sought to cut. But at $256 million, a reduction in the lease tax is the biggest break included in a tax package (HB 7063) that lawmakers passed Friday.
Saying that social media does âmore harm than good,â Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed education changes that include prohibiting students from using cell phones during class time and curtailing use of the social-media platform TikTok on school grounds.
Potentially setting the stage for a legal fight, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a bill that will place additional restrictions on public-employee unions, including preventing dues from being deducted from workersâ paychecks.
    The bill, which awaits a decision by Gov. Ron DeSantis, is part of years-long efforts aimed at giving Black farmers an entry into Floridaâs now-flourishing medical-marijuana industry.
    The new funds are part of a growing group of endowed funds for the arts at the Community Foundation, which met the BBX Capital Foundation challenge by identifying new or existing fund holders to establish or add to funds dedicated to the arts.
Presented by Transformative Justice Coalition, Rainbow PUSH Coalition, FL NAACP, LWV Summary: Florida has become ground zero for suppressing democratic principles, ideas and academic freedom. Over…
The Old Dillard Foundation has been a long-time supporter of the African diaspora and is proud to present Melvin Dawsonâs play âSoul of a Black Womanâ. This original play written and directed by Melvin Dawson is an exploration of the struggles, joys, and triumphs that Black women experience in modern society.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed three bills intended to curb the influence of the Chinese government in Florida.
  Olâ Pete is getting tired of traveling down the same dusty trails. The sand is there but itâs the same ol, same ol craziness on the path. So, be patient as Pete runs through the tunnels for you.