COUNTY 

Central Florida Public 

Brevard residents say renewing sales tax would help Indian River Lagoon 

More than 70 people came to a workshop in Palm Bay Monday night to discuss the Save Our Indian River Lagoon, or SOIRL, program, which has for 10 years been funded by a half-cent sales tax in Brevard County. 

 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 

Orlando Sentinel  

Editorial: DeSantis proposes smart boundaries on runaway AI 

By confronting the dangers of artificial intelligence and the risks of data centers, Gov. Ron DeSantis rightly puts Floridians first, and as the legislative session begins, the Florida Legislature must do the same. 

 

PROPERTY TAXES 

Gulf Shore Business 

Proposed bills may shake up Florida’s property tax landscape  

While on a day trip to Sebring Regional Airport in December, Gov. Ron DeSantis told an audience of local elected officials that home and land owners are seeing tax bills that exceed the worth of their homes.   

 

The Capitolist 

Florida property taxes top agenda of 2026 legislative session 

Property taxes, insurance reform, housing affordability and education funding are on Florida lawmakers’ agenda as the 2026 legislative session begins Tuesday. 

 

LEGISLATION 

Florida Politics 

Senate Committee approves bill that gets a facelift with amendment on local control for residential development 

The amendment was a compromise among key shareholders, the bill sponsor said. 

 

Orlando Weekly 

Top Florida bills to keep an eye on in 2026  

From further eroding abortion rights to making it harder to access the state’s meager unemployment benefits, Florida lawmakers have filed a number of bills they hope to turn into law this year. 

 

Florida Politics 

Legislative Session preview: SW Florida lawmakers seek over $670M for roads, water systems, ports and health care 

The biggest asks focus on storm resilience and growth, road construction, dredging projects, sewer and wastewater upgrades, and emergency response. 

 

The Bradenton Times 

What does Ron DeSantis hope to achieve in his final legislative session? 

After seven productive years in office, Ron DeSantis will give his final “State of the State” address as Florida governor Tuesday morning at the Florida Capitol. 

 

Click Orlando 

Here are all the amendments Florida lawmakers want in 2026 

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The next Legislative session in Florida kicks off on Tuesday, and lawmakers are already clamoring to file bills for consideration. 

 

Florida Politics 

Inside the Speaker’s head: Daniel Perez envisions ‘productive’ Session, even with property tax question looming large 

And will Session end on time? 

 

Florida Politics 

Ben Albritton readies Senate for taxes, insurance, more 

‘I’m going to work to encourage the Senators, I’m going to work to encourage Floridians. I’m going to have a positive message.’