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 #  State Government

  [ ![Florida State Capitol building beside a large outline of the state of Florida with the words “HOME RULE” crossed out in red, symbolizing the growing debate over state preemption and local government authority in Florida.](https://palmcoastlocal.com/images/2026/thumbnails/thumb_home-rule-explained-florida.png) ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/465-home-rule-florida-powers "Why Florida’s 'Home Rule' Powers May No Longer Mean What They Once Did") ##  [ Why Florida’s 'Home Rule' Powers May No Longer Mean What They Once Did ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/465-home-rule-florida-powers)

    Details    Written by: Palm Coast Local   Parent Category: [ALICE](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles)   Category: [State Government](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government)    Published: 08 May 2026

## Why Florida’s Home Rule Powers May No Longer Mean What They Once Did

    Last Updated: 25 May 2026   [ Read more: Why Florida’s 'Home Rule' Powers May No Longer Mean What They Once Did ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/465-home-rule-florida-powers)

  [ ![Florida’s new SB 484 law gives Florida communities more control over hyperscale data center development while protecting ratepayers, infrastructure, electricity costs, water resources, and local zoning authority across the state.](https://palmcoastlocal.com/images/2026/thumbnails/thumb_sb-484-florida-law-datacenters.png) ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/464-sb-484-data-centers "Florida’s New SB 484 Law Gives Communities More Control Over Hyperscale Data Centers") ##  [ Florida’s New SB 484 Law Gives Communities More Control Over Hyperscale Data Centers ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/464-sb-484-data-centers)

    Details    Written by: Palm Coast Local   Parent Category: [ALICE](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles)   Category: [State Government](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government)    Published: 08 May 2026  ## Florida’s New SB 484 Law Gives Communities More Control Over Hyperscale Data Centers

    Last Updated: 25 May 2026   [ Read more: Florida’s New SB 484 Law Gives Communities More Control Over Hyperscale Data Centers ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/464-sb-484-data-centers)

  [ ![illustration of Florida House Bill 927 showing the state of Florida surrounded by construction cranes, housing developments, heavy traffic, and local neighborhoods as communities across Florida prepare for major growth and development changes beginning July 2026.](https://palmcoastlocal.com/images/2026/thumbnails/thumb_florida-house-bill-927.png) ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/463-florida-house-bill-927-explained-2026 "Florida’s New HB 927 Law Could Speed Up Permits and Development Across Local Communities") ##  [ Florida’s New HB 927 Law Could Speed Up Permits and Development Across Local Communities ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/463-florida-house-bill-927-explained-2026)

    Details    Written by: Palm Coast Local   Parent Category: [ALICE](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles)   Category: [State Government](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government)    Published: 07 May 2026  Florida’s newly signed House Bill 927 is one of those laws that may not sound dramatic at first glance — but it could significantly reshape how development happens across cities and counties throughout the state.

    Last Updated: 08 May 2026   [ Read more: Florida’s New HB 927 Law Could Speed Up Permits and Development Across Local Communities ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/463-florida-house-bill-927-explained-2026)

##  [ When AI Becomes a Friend: Why Lawmakers Are Looking at AI Companion Chatbots ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/431-ai-companion-chatbots)

    Details    Written by: Palm Coast Local   Parent Category: [ALICE](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles)   Category: [State Government](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government)    Published: 16 March 2026  # When AI Becomes a Friend: Why Lawmakers Are Looking at AI Companion Chatbots

    Last Updated: 09 April 2026   [ Read more: When AI Becomes a Friend: Why Lawmakers Are Looking at AI Companion Chatbots ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/431-ai-companion-chatbots)

1. [ A New Florida Security Bill Uses Terms Like “Tradecraft” and “Patterns of Life.” What Do They Mean?](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/432-florida-senate-bill-1712-2026)
2. [ Florida Bill Could Allow Homeowners to Dissolve Their HOA — What It Means for Communities Like Palm Coast](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/430-florida-bill-could-allow-some-homeowners-to-dissolve-their-hoa)
3. [ Florida Driver License Exams Now English-Only: What Palm Coast & Flagler County Drivers Need to Know](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/387-florida-license-exams-english-only)
4. [ Flagler County Tourist Development Tax: What Residents, Visitors, and Property Owners Need to Know](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/379-flagler-bed-tax-explained)
5. [ Palm Coast E-Bike Rules & Enforcement Explained](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/378-ebike-ordinance-palm-coast)
6. [ Backyard Chicken Ordinance in Palm Coast: What Residents Need to Know](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/375-backyard-chicken-ordinance-in-palm-coast-what-residents-need-to-know)
7. [ Why Are Gas Prices Higher in Flagler County? Clear, Simple Guide](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/371-why-are-gas-prices-higher-in-flagler-county-clear-simple-explanation-and-guide)
8. [ Palm Coast, Florida Guide to Pet Licensing Requirements and Fees (2025 Update)](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/370-palm-coast-florida-guide-to-pet-licensing)
9. [ Flagler County: 2026 Mid-Term Elections Mail-In Ballot Guide](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/366-flagler-county-2026-mid-term-elections-mail-in-ballot-guide)
10. [ Florida’s New License Plate Law: What Vehicle Owners Need to Know](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/358-floridas-new-license-plate-law-what-vehicle-owners-need-to-know)
11. [ Florida Homeowners Still Carry the Load While Tax Relief Measures Stall](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/291-florida-homeowners-still-carry-the-load-while-tax-relief-measures-stall)
12. [ $389 million in grants to enhance water quality and water supply across Florida](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/277-water-supply-grants)
13. [ Florida Lawmakers Consider Major Increase in Compensation Limits for Victims of Government Negligence](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/275-florida-lawmakers-consider-major-increase-in-compensation-limits-for-victims-of-government-negligence)
14. [ Florida’s Right to Repair Bill: What It Means and Why It’s Important for Consumers](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/273-floridas-right-to-repair-bill-what-it-means-and-why-its-important-for-consumers)
15. [ CS/CS/SB 92: The Motor Vehicle Safety Bill and Its Hidden License Plate Requirement](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/272-cs-cs-sb-92-the-motor-vehicle-safety-bill-and-its-hidden-license-plate-requirement)
16. [ HB 535: Public Lodging Guest Removal Gives Owners Better Options](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/268-hb-535-public-lodging-proposals-guest-removal)
17. [ Florida HB 535 Defines Food Service Automatic Gratuity Charges](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/267-florida-hb-535-address-food-service-automatic-gratuity-charges)
18. [ SSA Tightens Phone Security: Bank Account Updates No Longer Allowed by Phone](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/266-ssa-tightens-security)
19. [ Gov. Ron DeSantis called on the legislature to permanently ban mRNA vaccine mandates in Florida](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/265-desantis-calls-for-ban-on-vaccine-mandates)
20. [ Eugene Perez Seeks Vacated Palm Coast City Council District 3 Seat](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/264-eugene-perez-seeks-vacant-city-council-seat)
21. [ AI and Taxes: What If the Government Used AI to Cross-Reference Your Spending?](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/259-ai-and-taxes-what-if-the-government-used-ai-to-cross-reference-your-spending)
22. [ Gov. DeSantis announced a one-year DOGE Task Force: Local Government Will Come Under Scrutiny](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/255-gov-desantis-announced-a-one-year-doge-task-force)
23. [ Flagler Beach Police: Animals on A Leash 8 Feet or Less](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/253-flagler-beach-police-animals-on-a-leash-8-feet-or-less)
24. [ Florida Senate Passes Immigration Enforcement Bill; 250 Million in Grants to Law Enforcement](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/250-florida-senate-passes-immigration-enforcement-bill)
25. [ Gov DeSantis Calls for State; Local Agencies To Be Ready, Willing, and Able](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/243-desantis-be-ready-willing-able)
26. [ No Corruption Act is a win for taxpayers](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/239-no-corruption-act-is-a-win-for-taxpayers)
27. [ Florida's Proposed HB-79: Combating Animal Abandonment During Emergencies](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/238-florida-proposed-hb-79-aminal-abandonment)
28. [ Florida Special Election Called For: Congressional District 6 in 2025](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/237-special-election-has-been-called-for-congressional-district-6-in-2025)
29. [ Elevate Florida: New Program Offers Relief for Flood-Prone Homes in Florida](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/235-elevate-florida-flood-program)
30. [ Changes To Florida's Building Code Impacts Local Government in 2025](https://palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles/64-flagler-county-florida-government/231-hb-267-building-code)

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