At the state Capitol, the state's lawmakers gathered to kick off the 60-day session.
Among them was Sen. Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala, who represents all of Sumter County and parts of Lake and Marion Counties.
Before the session, the veteran lawmaker talked with the Daily Commercial about his priorities.
Here's what he told us:
His No. 1 priority is a familiar one
Baxley has again filed his Baby Box Bill.
The measure, Senate Bill 122, would direct the Florida Department of Health to approve the design of safe boxes for babies to be surrendered at hospitals, emergency service and fire stations.
The measure would also increase the age of infants who may be surrendered anonymously to 30 days old from 7 days old.