"It comes down to lost jobs and higher taxes. It's an unworkable amendment that will lead to confusion and more lawsuits, and ultimately a system that gets worse and not better.

Handing Florida Hometown Democracy a potentially potent political weapon, the state House refused to re-enact the Department of Community Affairs.

The agency that reviews growth plans in Florida was up for sunset review this session, and its prospects looked good after the Senate voted 38-0 to renew the DCA.

But in the waning hours, the House decided not to hear the bill.