Michael Shannon Selected to Lead University of North Florida
The University of North Florida (UNF) Board of Trustees on Thursday selected Michael P. Shannon as the university’s next president, pending confirmation by the…
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Florida first responders warn Amendment 3 could slow 911 response
Public safety officials in Florida are calling the property tax relief amendment a “trainwreck” and warning it will lead to slower 911 response times. During a press conference Tuesday, leaders from first responder associations…
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Miami-Dade Luxury Home Sales Reach Record Pace
Miami-Dade County is on pace to set a record for sales of homes priced at $10 million or more in 2026, even as higher…
Tampa’s UACDC Holds National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Event with Aetna Better Health of Florida
As communities across Florida continue looking for ways to address childhood health and encourage healthier habits among young people, the University Area Community Development…
STARS Act Would Bring U.S. Space Academy to Florida
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody introduced legislation Tuesday that would locate the proposed U.S. Space Academy in Florida. The STARS Act follows an executive order…
Florida projects $1 billion budget deficit by 2030
Florida’s spending is expected to outpace available general fund revenue by $1 billion in the state’s Long-Range Financial Outlook report released Friday. While the…
Florida Brings Back Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that Florida’s Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday returns for a second year, allowing consumers to purchase qualifying firearms, ammunition…
University of Florida Opens Downtown Jacksonville Campus
The University of Florida (UF) has opened its new downtown Jacksonville campus last week, expanding the university’s presence in Northeast Florida with graduate programs,…
Florida Gas Prices Rise to $4.14 as Crude Oil Costs Climbs
Florida gas prices climbed above $4 per gallon as higher crude oil prices pushed up costs at the pump, according to AAA. The statewide…
