Negotiations over the state budget have blown up, forcing lawmakers to return to Tallahassee and hammer out disagreements ...

The House voted to extend the session to June 30, raising the specter of a government shutdown if a budget deal isn't reached ...

Florida's budget battle shows no signs of a resolution as lawmakers returned to Tallahassee this week, still without a deal.

Florida’s budget battle shows no signs of resolution, as lawmakers returned this week still without a deal, heightening ...

House Speaker Daniel Perez said Florida’s Senate president “blew up the framework for the budget deal we had negotiated.” ...

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Florida could face a state government shutdown for the first time in recent history if lawmakers fail to strike a budget deal before the new fiscal year begins.

As budget talks remain stalled, Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez said Tuesday the House has offered possibilities including a “lean, critical-needs budget with minimal spending and no tax cuts.” ...

A general view of the Florida Capitol on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Tallahassee, Fla.

“You are not going to see a budget passed by the end of session, which is Friday," Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday. ...