Florida Wants Year-Round DST | Gainesville News

Florida could soon stay on Daylight Saving Time year-round thanks to the Sunshine Protection Act, which just passed the House and is now headed to the Senate. The bill aims to keep evenings brighter in winter, but it comes with trade-offs—darker mornings. Though a similar effort failed in 1974, this time states can opt out. Senator Rick Scott is pushing hard for Senate approval, noting the bill passed the Senate unanimously in 2022. The debate isn’t partisan—it’s about local control and lifestyle preferences. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5c832a4214adbce2