TALLAHASSEE — The tentative budget deal Florida’s legislative leaders made last week has “blown up,” according to a memo from House Speaker Daniel Perez. Florida’s 2025 session is already in overtime, as Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton have been unable to agree on a budget, the only required duty the Legislature must complete.

In a letter to members of Florida's House of Representatives, Speaker Daniel Perez says the Senate won't hold a vote on tax relief, thus blowing up