State appeals in wetlands permitting fight

State appeals in wetlands permitting fight

Florida has swiftly initiated an appeal after a federal judge overturned a 2020 decision that had granted the state authority over environmental permitting for projects affecting wetlands. Florida has quickly launched an appeal after a U.S. district judge rejected a...
Pandemic put hurt on sports programs

Pandemic put hurt on sports programs

The COVID-19 pandemic’s restrictions on fan attendance significantly reduced the economic effectiveness of Florida’s sports-related grant programs, leading to negative returns on larger incentives linked to publicly funded stadiums and arenas. Fewer fans...
Corcoran to get $200K in incentive pay

Corcoran to get $200K in incentive pay

Richard Corcoran, President of New College of Florida, will receive $200,000 in incentive pay following a performance evaluation by the school’s Board of Trustees. New College of Florida President Richard Corcoran will receive $200,000 in incentive pay after the...
Citrus forecast takes a hit

Citrus forecast takes a hit

The U.S. Department of Agriculture revised down its production estimates for Florida’s orange and grapefruit crops for the 2023-2024 season. Florida’s citrus industry got some bitter news Thursday as it enters the final months of the 2023-2024 growing season....
Citizens Insurance touts policies leaving

Citizens Insurance touts policies leaving

Florida’s insurance market shows signs of recovery as private insurers have taken over 390,000 policies from the state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corp. in the past two years. Private insurers pulled more than 275,000 policies last year from the state’s...