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TikTok on the chopping block: Florida Senate Committee advances ban as Congress grills CEO
Florida Senate committee approves a bill to ban TikTok on government devices and Wi-Fi networks, citing security concerns. The proposed ban aligns with the national conversation in Washington, where lawmakers questioned TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew on data security and...
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Florida restaurant patrons are the worst tippers in the nation
Florida ranks third lowest in average tipping among states according to the Restaurant Trends Report by Toast, with an average tip of 18.3% at restaurants. Florida's ranking may be skewed by the millions of tourists who visit the state each year, and the state's...
Here We Go Again: Florida’s Great Alimony Circus Returns
Ladies and gentlemen, step right up to witness Florida's latest attempt at alimony reform! It seems that every time the Big Top goes up for legislative session, some of our alleged champions of family values manage to bring the same bad bill for another go. This...
Power Struggle: Florida bill sparks debate over municipal utility funds
Florida House panel approves bill (HB 1331) to restrict money transfers from municipal electric utilities to city general funds, citing concerns of "taxation without representation." The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) opposes the bill, arguing cities...
Year round schools in Florida? Pilot program gets green light in House committee
A House panel in Florida has unanimously approved a bill to launch a pilot program for year-round schools in Florida. The program would run for four years and study the potential benefits of year-round school schedules. Districts could apply to participate, and the...
Former State Rep. Joe Harding guilty of wire fraud, money laundering, making false statements
Former state Rep. Joe Harding pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements in a scheme to obtain pandemic-related business loans. Harding admitted to making false statements on the application for a federal Economic Injury...
DeSantis launches offensive against government-issued “digital dollar” cryptocurrency
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has called for new regulations that would prohibit the use of a so-called federally-controlled "digital dollar" or Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) DeSantis believes a CBDC would allow the government to easily surveil and control...
House committee advances $711M “Live Local Act” to House floor, aimed at tackling affordable housing crisis
Florida's House Ways & Means Committee approved the "Live Local Act" (HB 627), a bill aimed at addressing the state's affordable housing crisis, which is now heading to the House floor. The $711 million bill includes incentives for affordable housing investments,...
Justice Ricky Polston resigns from Florida supreme court, setting stage for DeSantis appointment
Florida Supreme Court Justice Ricky Polston will step down on March 31, giving Governor Ron DeSantis an opportunity to appoint his replacement. Polston did not give a reason for his resignation after serving more than 14 years on the Supreme Court, including as chief...
Unhappiest Place on Earth? Two Orlando corridors worst in state; Miami 9th worst traffic in the world
Miami ranks 9th worldwide and 5th in the US for worst overall traffic, with average delays of 105 hours in 2022, a 59% increase from 2021 and 30% more than pre-COVID levels. Orlando has two traffic corridors ranked 10th and 24th worst in the nation, with drivers...
Trulieve’s recreational marijuana initiative will bring unique challenges to Florida. Are we ready?
By any measure, thirty million dollars is a lot of money. It's particularly striking in the political arena when the opposition has yet to raise a single cent. This is the current state of affairs in Florida as Trulieve, the medical marijuana company, has reinvested...
Medical marijuana telehealth measure receives unanimous support
The House Health and Human Services Committee unanimously passed a bill on Friday that would enable physicians to renew medical marijuana certifications through telehealth appointments. During the COVID-19 pandemic, state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo authorized...
House Commerce Committee overcomes reservations, approves Enterprise Florida dissolution bill
A proposed bill to dissolve Enterprise Florida and transfer its functions to the Department of Economic Opportunity is raising concerns among lawmakers. The bill aims to streamline the state's economic development system and eliminate certain programs, including the...
Federal appeals court blocks ‘Stop Woke Act,’ but state confident in appeal
A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that bars Florida from enforcing the 'Stop WOKE Act' while it faces legal challenges to its constitutionality. The legislation, supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis, restricts the teaching of race-related concepts in the state's...
Unions in the crosshairs as House, Senate panels advance reforms
Florida House and Senate committees endorse legislation with contentious amendments affecting public employee unions, potentially impacting automatic deductions of union dues from salaries. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis supports the bill, aiming to remove government...
Tampa appears on TIME’s ‘World’s Greatest Places’ list
Tampa has been listed among TIME Magazine's 'World's Greatest Places 2023' list, with its downtown district and economic growth highlighted. Tampa's downtown development project, which includes the opening of high-end hotels and restaurants, as well as an emerging...
End of the road for Enterprise Florida? Passidomo sides with Renner on agency breakup
Senate President Kathleen Passidomo supports the latest House effort to close Enterprise Florida, suggesting folding aspects of the agency into the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for better effectiveness. House bill (HB 5) proposes transferring funding and...
Lawmakers push for Space Florida restructure, increased collaboration with public and private stakeholders
Rep. Tyler Sirois proposes updating Space Florida's structure and operations to align with the modern aerospace industry. Proposed changes include restructuring the board of directors, separating it from Enterprise Florida, and seeking input from stakeholders. The...
Pension Tension: DeSantis engineers coalition of 19 states to oppose Biden Admin ESG policies
Governor Ron DeSantis and a coalition of 18 other states are expected to announce an alliance opposing President Biden's ESG agenda, claiming it destabilizes the American economy and the global financial system. The multi-state alliance aims to leverage state pension...
State representative raises concerns of price gouging during tax holidays
During a presentation to the House Ways and Means Committee, Florida Rep. Rick Roth raised concerns about businesses potentially inflating the prices of consumer goods during tax holidays, which are intended to lower costs for consumers. Economists working under the...
Florida Senate committee advances bill restricting sale of agricultural land to China, other countries
The Florida Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced a bill aimed at restricting the sale of agricultural land to entities tied to certain countries. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Sen. Jay Collins, R-Tampa, would prevent foreign countries of concern, including...
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