Stories by News Service of Florida
Stories by News Service of Florida
AI ‘bill of rights’ emerges in senate
TALLAHASSEE — In a priority of Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Senate Republican on Monday filed a proposal dubbed the “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights.”
Bill would eliminate registration decals
Motorists would no longer have to peel and place yellow vehicle registration stickers on their license plates, under a measure filed Friday for the 2026 regular session that begins Jan. 13.
Home builders enter growth law fray
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Home Builders Association has joined a legal battle to help defend a new state law that includes blocking cities and counties from approving “more restrictive or burdensome” changes to growth plans.
Lower gas prices to continue for holidays
Florida motorists paid an average of $2.79 a gallon for regular unleaded gasoline Monday, down 12 cents from a week earlier.
House rolls out health care plan
The Florida House on Tuesday released two wide-ranging health care bills that include eliminating some regulations and trying to reduce prescription drug prices.
News Service of Florida has 5 questions for Jimmy Patronis
U.S. Rep. Jimmy Patronis this spring won a special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz in a Northwest Florida district. Patronis, a Republican, served nearly eight years as the state’s chief financial officer before his April election to Congressional District 1. Patronis, whose father and uncle started the popular Captain Anderson’s restaurant in Panama City, also served in the state House and as a member of the Florida Public Service Commission.
Garrison Gets Nod as Next House Speaker
This story originally appeared on News Service of Florida’s website and is written by Jim Turner.
House Republicans on Thursday formally designated Rep. Sam Garrison to succeed House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, after the 2026 elections.
State appeals ‘Alcatraz’ environmental ruling
Tallahassee – Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration quickly appealed a federal judge’s ruling Thursday, Aug. 21, that sided with environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe and required winding down operations at a controversial immigrant-detention facility in the Everglades.
Tourism up, but Canadian numbers drop
Tallahassee – U.S. travelers continue to bolster Florida’s tourism industry, while the state hopes to make up for a decline in Canadian visitors by drawing people from other countries.
U.S. Supreme Court clears way for execution
Tallahassee – The U.S. Supreme Court rejected last-ditch appeals filed by attorneys for convicted killer Kayle Bates, setting the stage for him to be executed Tuesday evening at Florida State Prison.















