---
title: "State Government"
description: "Explore Flagler County Government information, including county ordinances, municipal governance, public policies, and regulatory matters affecting residents and communities across Flagler County, Florida."
url: "https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government"
date: "2026-06-14T01:51:48+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
---

#  State Government

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| [ Why Florida’s 'Home Rule' Powers May No Longer Mean What They Once Did ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/465-home-rule-florida-powers) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Florida’s New SB 484 Law Gives Communities More Control Over Hyperscale Data Centers ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/464-sb-484-data-centers) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Florida’s New HB 927 Law Could Speed Up Permits and Development Across Local Communities ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/463-florida-house-bill-927-explained-2026) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ When AI Becomes a Friend: Why Lawmakers Are Looking at AI Companion Chatbots ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/431-ai-companion-chatbots) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ A New Florida Security Bill Uses Terms Like “Tradecraft” and “Patterns of Life.” What Do They Mean? ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/432-florida-senate-bill-1712-2026) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Florida Bill Could Allow Homeowners to Dissolve Their HOA — What It Means for Communities Like Palm Coast ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/430-florida-bill-could-allow-some-homeowners-to-dissolve-their-hoa) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Florida Driver License Exams Now English-Only: What Palm Coast & Flagler County Drivers Need to Know ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/387-florida-license-exams-english-only) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Flagler County Tourist Development Tax: What Residents, Visitors, and Property Owners Need to Know ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/379-flagler-bed-tax-explained) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Palm Coast E-Bike Rules & Enforcement Explained ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/378-ebike-ordinance-palm-coast) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Backyard Chicken Ordinance in Palm Coast: What Residents Need to Know ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/375-backyard-chicken-ordinance-in-palm-coast-what-residents-need-to-know) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Why Are Gas Prices Higher in Flagler County? Clear, Simple Guide ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/371-why-are-gas-prices-higher-in-flagler-county-clear-simple-explanation-and-guide) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Palm Coast, Florida Guide to Pet Licensing Requirements and Fees (2025 Update) ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/370-palm-coast-florida-guide-to-pet-licensing) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Flagler County: 2026 Mid-Term Elections Mail-In Ballot Guide ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/366-flagler-county-2026-mid-term-elections-mail-in-ballot-guide) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Florida’s New License Plate Law: What Vehicle Owners Need to Know ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/358-floridas-new-license-plate-law-what-vehicle-owners-need-to-know) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Florida Homeowners Still Carry the Load While Tax Relief Measures Stall ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/291-florida-homeowners-still-carry-the-load-while-tax-relief-measures-stall) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ $389 million in grants to enhance water quality and water supply across Florida ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/277-water-supply-grants) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Florida Lawmakers Consider Major Increase in Compensation Limits for Victims of Government Negligence ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/275-florida-lawmakers-consider-major-increase-in-compensation-limits-for-victims-of-government-negligence) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Florida’s Right to Repair Bill: What It Means and Why It’s Important for Consumers ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/273-floridas-right-to-repair-bill-what-it-means-and-why-its-important-for-consumers) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ CS/CS/SB 92: The Motor Vehicle Safety Bill and Its Hidden License Plate Requirement ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/272-cs-cs-sb-92-the-motor-vehicle-safety-bill-and-its-hidden-license-plate-requirement) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ HB 535: Public Lodging Guest Removal Gives Owners Better Options ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/268-hb-535-public-lodging-proposals-guest-removal) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Florida HB 535 Defines Food Service Automatic Gratuity Charges ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/267-florida-hb-535-address-food-service-automatic-gratuity-charges) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ SSA Tightens Phone Security: Bank Account Updates No Longer Allowed by Phone ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/266-ssa-tightens-security) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Gov. Ron DeSantis called on the legislature to permanently ban mRNA vaccine mandates in Florida ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/265-desantis-calls-for-ban-on-vaccine-mandates) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Eugene Perez Seeks Vacated Palm Coast City Council District 3 Seat ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/264-eugene-perez-seeks-vacant-city-council-seat) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ AI and Taxes: What If the Government Used AI to Cross-Reference Your Spending? ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/259-ai-and-taxes-what-if-the-government-used-ai-to-cross-reference-your-spending) |  |
| [ Gov. DeSantis announced a one-year DOGE Task Force: Local Government Will Come Under Scrutiny ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/255-gov-desantis-announced-a-one-year-doge-task-force) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Flagler Beach Police: Animals on A Leash 8 Feet or Less ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/253-flagler-beach-police-animals-on-a-leash-8-feet-or-less) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Florida Senate Passes Immigration Enforcement Bill; 250 Million in Grants to Law Enforcement ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/250-florida-senate-passes-immigration-enforcement-bill) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Gov DeSantis Calls for State; Local Agencies To Be Ready, Willing, and Able ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/243-desantis-be-ready-willing-able) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ No Corruption Act is a win for taxpayers ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/239-no-corruption-act-is-a-win-for-taxpayers) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Florida's Proposed HB-79: Combating Animal Abandonment During Emergencies ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/238-florida-proposed-hb-79-aminal-abandonment) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Florida Special Election Called For: Congressional District 6 in 2025 ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/237-special-election-has-been-called-for-congressional-district-6-in-2025) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Elevate Florida: New Program Offers Relief for Flood-Prone Homes in Florida ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/235-elevate-florida-flood-program) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Changes To Florida's Building Code Impacts Local Government in 2025 ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/231-hb-267-building-code) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Workers’ Compensation Insurance Rates to Drop Again for Palm Coast and Florida Businesses ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/228-workers-comp-rate-drop) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Florida Voters Approve Amendment 5, Adjusting Homestead Tax Exemptions for Inflation ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/214-florida-voters-approve-amendment-5) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Real Estate: Palm Coast Flagler Home Sellers Must Disclose Property Flooding ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/213-new-florida-law-mandates-flood-risk-disclosure) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Microschools in Florida: Empowers Parents and Teachers ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/189-microschools-in-florida-empowers-parents-and-teachers) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Zelle Under Fire For Not Protecting Customers For Fraud Scams ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/187-zelle-under-fire-for-not-protecting-customers) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Stand Back Law - Florida First Responders, Law Enforcement & Paramedics Get Much Needed Space ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/165-stand-back-senate-bill-184) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Palm Coast Flagler - Business Owners: U.S. Beneficial Ownership Information Registry ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/161-us-beneficial-ownership-registry-open) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Five Bills; The Boldest Healthcare Act Of Any State ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/162-live-healthy-florida-healthcare-act) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Made In The USA Tax Credit Act 2024 ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/155-representatives-ro-khanna-of-california-and-debbie-dingell-of-michigan) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Teens Getting Green Light in Florida To Work In Construction Trade ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/154-teens-getting-green-light-in-florida-to-work-in-construction-trade) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Raise a glass to House Bill 583; Bigger Glass, Bigger Pour ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/150-raise-a-glass-to-house-bill-583-bigger-glass-bigger-pour) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Relief for Florida Homeowners Insurance with HB 1213 ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/141-relief-for-florida-homeowners-insurance-with-hb-1213) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ SB-850; AI Getting Credit in Florida Campaign Politics ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/139-sb-850-ai-getting-credit-in-florida-campaign-politics) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ 5 Florida State Laws You Need To Know for 2024 ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/133-5-florida-state-laws-you-need-to-know-for-2024) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Heart-wrenching law leaves unmarried adults with no legal protection ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/130-heart-wrenching-law-leaves-unmarried-adults-with-no-legal-protection) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ ALERTFlagler Explained: How to Get Emergency Weather Alerts in Flagler County, Florida ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/flagler-county/441-alertflagler-notifications) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ How Can I Protect My Home and Property from Deed Theft in Flagler County, Florida? ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/flagler-county/440-how-can-i-protect-my-home-and-property-from-deed-theft-in-flagler-county-florida) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Flagler County Approved for Federal Transit Funding — What It Means for Local Residents ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/flagler-county/436-flagler-county-approved-ftf-funding) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Do We Have Flock Cameras in Palm Coast? What We Found in Flagler County ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/flagler-county/435-flock-cameras-flagler-county) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Christy Chong Announces Re-Election Bid for Flagler County School Board, District 4 (2026) ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/flagler-county/384-christy-chong-announces-re-election-bid-for-flagler-county-school-board-district-4-2026) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Ron Long Announces Candidacy for Flagler County School Board, District 4 in 2026 ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/flagler-county/380-ron-long-candidate-2026) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Flagler County Tourist Development Tax: AKA Bed Tax ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/flagler-county/395-flagler-bed-tax) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Flagler County Tourist Development Tax 2026: What Residents, Visitors, and Property Owners Need to Know (4) ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/flagler-county/455-flagler-bed-tax-explained-2026) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Mayor Mike’s Memorial Day Ceremony Speech ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/52-palm-coast-government/527-mayor-mikes-memorial-day-ceremony-speech) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ How to Have a Garage Sale in Palm Coast, Florida (Rules & Registration Guide) ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/52-palm-coast-government/451-how-to-register-a-garage-sale-in-palm-coast) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Palm Coast Residential Parking Ordinance: Can You Park Commercial Vehicles at Your Home? ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/52-palm-coast-government/442-palm-coast-residential-parking-ordinance-can-you-park-commercial-vehicles-at-your-home) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Can You Park in Swales in Palm Coast, Florida? Parking Rules Explained ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/52-palm-coast-government/65-one-rule-you-may-not-know-about-parking-in-palm-coast-swales) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ What Is the Rental Price for Palm Coast Facilities Like Southern Rec or Community Center Meeting Rooms? \| Pavilions & Facilities ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/52-palm-coast-government/434-what-is-the-rental-price-for-palm-coast-facilities) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ City of Flagler Beach Once Again Calls for Awareness About What Goes Down the Drain ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/58-city-of-flagler-beach/530-city-of-flagler-beach-once-again-calls-for-awareness-about-what-goes-down-the-drain) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Interactive School Map ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/76-flagler-county-schools/522-interactive-school-map) | bosko bear |
| [ Flagler Schools Named Guy Harvey Conservation District for 2025-2026 School Year ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/76-flagler-county-schools/466-flagler-schools-guy-harvey) | Flagler Schools |
| [ Why Was Flagler Schools Named Cambridge’s U.S. District of the Year for College-Level Programs? ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/76-flagler-county-schools/461-flagler-schools-cambridge-us-district) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Flagler Schools Students Qualify for International Competition — Who Made It and What It Means ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/76-flagler-county-schools/450-flagler-schools-students-qualify-for-international-competition-who-made-it-and-what-it-means) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Flagler Schools Leadership Changes: Joshua Walker Named HR Chief, Lauren Johnston Named Chief of Operations ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/76-flagler-county-schools/437-flagler-schools-leadership-changes) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Flagler Schools Graduation Rates Increase Across Palm Coast and Flagler County ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/76-flagler-county-schools/456-flagler-schools-graduation-rates-increase-across-palm-coast-and-flagler-county) | Palm Coast Local |
| [ Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators at FPC High School ](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/76-flagler-county-schools/458-empowering-the-next-generation-of-innovators-fpc) | Palm Coast Local |

### [ Flagler County](https://palmcoastlocal.com/flagler-county)

### [ City of Palm Coast](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/52-palm-coast-government)

### [ City of Flagler Beach](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/58-city-of-flagler-beach)

### [ Flagler Schools](https://palmcoastlocal.com/state-government/76-flagler-county-schools)

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