Leafblowers, door-to-door salesmen, and surplus land addressed in Senate-passed ag bill

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 683

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Florida senators gave unanimous approval Thursday to an omnibus agricultural bill that would turn over state-owned land to agriculture. A similar bill, but carrying a controversial provision about agricultural libel, awaits actions in the House.

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The Senate bill would allow state land designated for conservation to be reviewed by the state Acquisition and Restoration Council to determine their suitability for commercial agriculture. …

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