Out-of-state online-only retailers will cost the state roughly $450 million next year by not having to collect and pay Florida’s government for sales taxes on online purchases, according to a study released Wednesday by the Florida Alliance for Main Street Fairness.
TALLAHASSEE Executives from some of the world’s biggest gambling companies swept into Tallahassee Wednesday to begin their attempt to persuade Florida’s anti-gambling Legislature to allow luxury gambling resorts a la Las Vegas in South Florida.
Senators want to change the super exemption tax breaks offered first-time home buyers, and seasonal or second home owners, in a referendum already approved to go before voters next November.
When we have left public life and the next generation of elected officials take charge of overseeing Florida’s education system, only one question matters: Did we do right by our children and grandchildren?
TALLAHASSEE — It is literally the most divisive issue in the politically charged process of redrawing the face of Florida politics: dividing minority groups among new congressional and legislative districts so that their representation is not diluted.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — JaxPort is hoping to reel in millions of dollars to spur growth.
Gary Bowers, chairman of the Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board, spoke to members of the Duval Legislative Delegation earlier this week as they sought input in preparation for the legislative session that begins in January.
The Duval County Legislative Delegation voted unanimously Monday to lend its support toward development of an Intermodal Container Transfer Facility at the port of Jacksonville.
If the St. Johns County School Board had the money, it would be building a school a year in order to handle the growing number of students.
Tallahassee, Florida – The Florida Chamber of Commerce has issued a six-point plan to help create jobs and one of the elements includes requiring you to pay taxes on all of your Internet purchases.