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Any of Florida’s Top 5 small towns make a perfect day trip during Thanksgiving break
Florida has long been considered the tourist’s ultimate destination. Between Walt Disney World, pristine beaches, and sprawling metros like Miami and Orlando, there’s something for everyone. Frequently overlooked, though, are Florida small cities and beach towns...
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Florida Education Champions touts millions in economic benefits from 2022 sports-betting initiative
Florida Education Champions (FEC) is giving Florida voters something extra to chew on ahead of Thanksgiving. FEC, a political committee that seeks to expand online sports gambling beyond the recently stalled -- and now appealed -- Seminole Tribe Compact, released a...
Federal judge strikes down Seminole Gaming Compact
A federal judge ruled late Monday that Compact between the state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida is in violation of federal law, declaring that the ability to place bets from anywhere in the state through a Seminole Tribe betting app violates the Indian...
Annette Taddeo touts trio of endorsements
Following State Senator Annette Taddeo's October entry into the gubernatorial race, the Miami Democrat is touting a trio of new endorsements in her bid for the Governor's mansion. Taddeo's campaign announced the endorsements on Tuesday from local elected leaders...
Florida’s October housing market: higher prices, tight inventory
Florida's housing market showed higher median prices, more cash sales and tight inventory levels in October compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors latest housing data. "In markets across the state, the for-sale inventory continues at low levels, and...
CVS Health invests $7.7 million in affordable housing in Tampa
CVS Health is making a major investment in Tampa's affordable housing market, announcing it will invest $7.7 million with Raymond James Tax Credits Funds to build a 61-unit multifamily apartment home development called Uptown Sky for families in Tampa. "When...
Gov. DeSantis calls on legislature to allocate $1 billion for gas tax relief amid inflation
Governor Ron DeSantis spoke in Daytona Beach on Monday morning alongside Department of Transportation Secretary Kevin J. Thibault where he called for $1 billion in gas tax relief. Rising gas costs have been a chief issue not just for Floridians, but Americans...
Judge refuses to block health care vaccination rule
TALLAHASSEE --- A federal judge has quickly rejected Florida’s request to block a Biden administration requirement that workers at hospitals, nursing homes and other health-care providers be vaccinated against COVID-19. U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers issued an...
The Capitolist previews 2022 ad rates, discount plan and editorial overview
With the 2022 Legislative Session set to begin on January 11th, and the 2022 election cycle kicking into full gear by mid-March, The Capitolist is gearing up for an exciting year. As part of the preparation process, we're publishing our 2022 advertising rates,...
FAU seeks participants to examine health effects of algal blooms
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University's (FAU) Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute are seeking participants for a study evaluating potential impacts of exposure to harmful algal blooms. In recent years,...
Senator files legislative proposal to create method for city commissioner recalls
Republican Party of Florida Chairman and state Senator Joe Gruters (R - Sarasota) filed a bill proposal on Friday that would create a method to recall county officers and commissioners. The proposal seeks to amend Section 1 of Article VIII in the Florida...
AG Moody launches probe into Instagram parent company
Though Attorney General Ashley Moody has lately focused on busting vaccine and mask mandates, her focus shifted to social media late this week as she announced the launching of a probe against Meta -- Instagram’s parent company. AG Moody is leading a consortium...
DeSantis, Crist spar over high gas prices
Democratic Congressman Charlie Crist, who is challenging Governor Ron DeSantis in next year’s election, called on the governor to temporarily suspend Florida’s state gas tax to help lower costs at the pump. A temporary suspension would save drivers 26.5 cents a gallon...
Sen. Garcia files second bill to provide patient healthcare rights
Entitled the ‘No Patient Left Alone Act,’ a bill filed Thursday in the Florida Senate, seeks to ensure that patients and residents of hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities are allowed to have visitors. Senate Bill 988 (SB 988), filed by Sen....
NYPD officers take up DeSantis’ offer and move to Florida
Citing a hostile work environment in a city whose leadership has turned its back on the blue, and refusing to comply with a city vaccine mandate, at least 14 NYPD officers have left New York City for a Tampa Bay area town. The majority moved within two months of...
State fuel tax to increase; Crist proposes tax holiday
Beginning Jan. 1st, 2022, the statewide tax rate on fuel will be increased from 18.5 cents per gallon to 19 cents per gallon. With the increase affecting both motor fuel and diesel gas, aviation fuel will remain at a tax of 4.27 cents per gallon. In addition...
Last laugh: DeSantis to sign anti-vaccine mandate measures in Brandon, FL, trolling Biden administration
Governor Ron DeSantis is set to sign a series of anti-vaccine mandate bills on Thursday in Brandon, Florida, adding another victory in his fight to safeguard Floridians from government mandates while simultaneously landing another jab in his ongoing feud with...
Florida business and consumer groups blast federal FCC chair for footdragging on rural broadband access
Amid a multi-month delay in the rollout of the Congressionally funded Emergency Broadband Benefits (EBB) program, two non-profit groups representing consumers, taxpayers, and businesses have called into question the fitness of acting FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel...
FPL highlights intensifying scams to protect customer base
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is using the annual Utility Scams Awareness Day to highlight evolving scams that bad actors use to target customers. Joining Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) to recognize the sixth annual awareness day, an advocacy and...
House passes series of bills to strike down mandates
The Florida House of Representatives on Wednesday passed motions to move away from the federal Occupational and Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and prohibit the implementation of vaccine mandates. Passing the Republican-led House by a margin of 76-38,...
Lawmakers reject call to keep vaccine mandates in place for health care providers
TALLAHASSEE --- Florida lawmakers sped Tuesday toward passing a plan to prevent COVID-19 vaccination requirements and rejected an attempt to exclude hospitals, nursing homes and other health-care providers from the measure. The House, during the second day of a...
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