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DeSantis signs bill making gold, silver coins legal currency in Florida

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9 months ago

May 28, 2025

DeSantis signs bill making gold, silver coins legal currency in Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla — Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law on Tuesday, stating gold and silver coins can be used as legal currency in the state of Florida.

HB 999 states, “the person who claims the sales tax exemption bears the burden for determining whether the gold or silver coin meets a specified definition.” Retailers can determine if they would like to accept the coins as payment in their establishments.

The bill states that the coins must be minted and stamped to indicate their purity. Purchases of the metals would also be exempt from sales taxes.

HB 999 was first filed in Feb. 2025 and was passed by the Senate in April 2025. The House passed the bill on May 23 before it made its way to the governor’s desk on May 27.

The bill will take effect on July 1, 2026.

“Your heart just explodes”

Katie Richesin said for years, constraints in her Army career held her back from taking the step into motherhood. But the desire to be a mom eventually won over, and when she looked into fostering, her world changed.

Tampa soldier becomes a mom after opening her heart to 3 kids through fostering

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South Florida reacts: Mixed emotions after U.S. and Israeli strikes kill Iran’s Supreme Leader

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11 minutes ago

March 2, 2026

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South Florida reacts: Mixed emotions after U.S. and Israeli strikes kill Iran’s Supreme Leader

As tensions escalate overseas, locals in South Florida express a complex mix of concern, hope, and fear—especially for loved ones in Israel and Iran. Community leaders and families share their perspectives on uncertainty, security, and what the future holds.

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This Week in South Florida Full Episode: March 1, 2026

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12 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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Published: March 1, 2026 at 12:27 PM

This Week in South Florida Full Episode: March 1, 2026

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. — On the latest episode of “This Week in South Florida” host Janine Stanwood welcomes President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Broward County Audra Berg, Secretary General of the Assembly of the Cuban Resistance Orlando Gutierrez-Boronat, Division Director of Flood Control and Water Supply Planning for the South Florida Water Management District Carolina Maran, State Rep. Juan Carlos Porras and State Rep. Kevin Chambliss.

The full episode can be seen at the top of this page.