Florida budget

One of the more-contentious legislative sessions in recent history came to a close late Monday as lawmakers approved a $115.1 billion budget for next fiscal year.

Legislative leaders Friday finished negotiating details of a spending plan for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and set the stage for the House and Senate to vote on Monday.

Lawmakers will iron out differences between the two chambers’ budget plans before wrapping up the 2021 legislative session on April 30.

TALLAHASSEE --- State lawmakers on Thursday approved a record $93.2 billion budget for next year, with attention already focused on a potential need to…