On the 105th day of what was supposed to be a 60-day session, Florida lawmakers gave final approval to a leaner state budget ...

The spending plan, now on its way to Governor Ron DeSantis, comes after weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiations and political infighting that slowed progress in the Capitol.

After over a month of delays, Florida lawmakers have taken a final vote on the state’s next budget, just two weeks before a government shutdown would have taken effect.