Roughly 140 New Florida Laws Took Effect July 1 Across the State
The session's crop arrived with the new fiscal year, and Miami-Dade agencies spent the summer putting them into practice.
State News
Statehouse and regional news with consequences for Miami-Dade readers.
State Supreme Court Keeps New Congressional Map for 2026 Elections
The court rejected a bid to block the DeSantis-drawn map on June 10; Miami-area districts stay as redrawn while the underlying case continues.
EAA Reservoir Contracts Fully Executed, Cutting Timeline to 2029
The state and the Army Corps signed the accelerated agreement on April 13, moving the project five years ahead and easing Lake Okeechobee pressure on both coasts.
Florida Logged a Record 143.3 Million Visitors in 2025
The governor's office announced the seventh-straight record year on February 20, and Miami-Dade's ports and airport do much of the feeding.
Governor's Budget Puts $120 Million on the Table for Florida Seaports
The Floridians First proposal more than lifts seaport funding above last year's line, and PortMiami has historically taken the largest share.