COUNTY 

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Marion County Commission Provided with Update in Advance of 2026 Florida Legislative Session  

Dr. Matthew Cretul, Marion County’s legislative manager provided the Marion County Board of County Commissioners with a legislative update in advance of the beginning the of 2026 Florida legislative session. 

 

GROWTH MANAGEMENT 

The Destin Log 

How Florida’s slow-growth advocates might make waves in 2026 

In July 2025, U.S. Sen. Rick Scott of Florida paid to have airplane banner ads flown over New York beaches targeting people disenchanted with the soon-to-be-mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist 

 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 

WUWF 

AI protection part of Gov. DeSantis’ legislative priorities for January session  

Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted some of his priorities ahead of the next legislative session at a press conference in Sanderson on Monday which includes the elimination of property taxes on homesteaded properties, along with raises for corrections officers, highway patrol and law enforcement. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Tallahassee Reports 

10 Legislative Issues to Watch  

Florida lawmakers next week will start the 2026 legislative session. With hundreds of bills filed for consideration during the session, here are 10 issues to watch: