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Updated citrus forecast holds steady, projects bounceback year for growers
The December Citrus Forecast by the USDA maintains Florida's orange production at 20.5 million boxes, including increases in grapefruit (26% rise to 1.9 million boxes) and tangerine (10% rise to 500,000 boxes).. The updated forecast signals a significant recovery for...
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Florida senate unveils plan to enhance health care access
Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo introduces a $900 million healthcare initiative focusing on increasing medical staff, promoting innovation, and enhancing screenings. The proposal aims to shift patients away from emergency rooms, support hospital training...
Senate President Kathleen Passidomo details nearly-$1 billion ‘Live Healthy’ initiative ahead of Legislative Session
Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, with support from Sens. Colleen Burton and Gayle Harrell, announced the "Live Healthy" initiative, a nearly $1 billion plan aimed at enhancing the state’s healthcare workforce and improving access to healthcare services....
State University System recommends restart to FAU presidential search
An audit released by the State University System of Florida's Inspector General on Thursday highlighted legal and procedural issues in Florida Atlantic University's presidential search, recommending a complete restart of the process. The audit further suggests that...
Florida rental costs see sharp decline; Miami among nation’s biggest fallers
Florida's rental market, and Miami in particular, has experienced significant year-over-year declines, with the state seeing a 4.84 percent decrease and Miami experiencing a 9.72 percent drop in rental prices, positioning it as the second-largest decline among U.S....
Florida’s Risk Management Trust Fund cash balance faces projected financial strain
Florida's State Risk Management Trust Fund (SRMTF) is projected to see a negative cash balance of -$5.7 million by Fiscal Year 2027-28. The negative balance is a downward revision from the initially forecasted -$0.4 million at the beginning of the fiscal year. The...
Florida’s population booms, but projected to peak soon
Florida's population reached 22.6 million in April, growing by nearly 359,000 people or 1.61% from the previous year, primarily due to people relocating from other U.S. states. State projections indicate a gradual slowing of population growth, expecting an average...
DeSantis amplifies stage presence amid consolidated debate field, reiterates key campaign points
Gov. Ron DeSantis gave his best debate performance of the 2024 election cycle on Wednesday night, capitalizing on a smaller participant pool to hone in and give weight to his campaign's chief talking points. Following criticisms of repressed, subdued performances in...
Citizens CEO in response to Senate inquiry: “we will always have the ability to pay our claims”
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. CEO Tim Cerio addressed concerns regarding the company's financial stability and claims-paying ability during its Wednesday Board of Governors meeting. The comments follow a U.S. Senate Budget Committee inquiry, which suggested a...
Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky claims federal overreach in climate risk data collection
Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky expressed strong opposition to the Federal Insurance Office's (FIO) proposed data collection on climate-related financial risks in a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Yaworsky criticized this as a federal...
Renner outlines legislative priorities for 2024 session
House Speaker Paul Renner plans to introduce regulations for children's access to social media and support energy companies in the 2024 legislative session. Renner considers age verification measures to protect children online and emphasizes the need for stable and...
Mike Redondo clinches victory in HD 118 special election
Republican Mike Redondo won the House District 118 special election on Tuesday night, garnering 51.71 percent of the vote and defeating Democrat Johnny Farias and independent Francisco De La Paz. The special election was called following the June appointment of...
Florida escapes ‘Judicial Hellhole’ designation as tort reform measures take effect
The American Tort Reform Foundation (ATRF) has removed Florida from its 'Judicial Hellhole' list, a move credited to recent legal reforms in the state. Noted changes include amendments to the comparative negligence system, which now limits damage recovery for...
New research advocates for enhanced state support for Florida’s HBCU institutions
The Helios Education Foundation, in partnership with the University of Florida's Institute of Higher Education, released a study on Tuesday emphasizing the value of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Florida. Key findings include a projected...
$114 billion budget recommendation sees boost in education spending
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday presented a $114.4 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 while projecting a $16.3 billion surplus. $27.8 billion is proposed for K-12 education, including boosts to teacher salaries, early childhood education, Safe Schools Initiatives,...
Scott’s team debunks rumored 2026 return to Tallahassee, says he remains focused on national issues
Jackie Schutz Zeckman, campaign manager for U.S. Senator Rick Scott, firmly dismissed recent speculations that Scott might seek his old job again in 2026. Emphasizing Scott's commitment to his role in Washington, Zeckman said he remains focused on his current job,...
With procurement deadline approaching, need for Medicaid accountability front and center
In a matter of just weeks, Florida will hit a crucial deadline for Medicaid reprocurement, a process that awards massive government contracts to provide healthcare services to about 5 million people every month. With that many people and billions of dollars in...
Lawmakers advised to boost in-state medical residencies to better retain physicians
The Florida House Select Committee on Health Innovation on Monday discussed the need to increase medical residency slots in Florida to keep more doctors in the state. Wendy Scott of OPPAGA, the state's research arm, reported that Florida medical school graduates are...
Republican lawmakers eye autonomous practice legislation for CRNAs ahead of Legislative Session
Florida Republican lawmakers Rep. Mike Giallombardo and Sen. Blaise Ingoglia are proposing legislation that would allow Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to practice independently, removing the current requirement for a written supervisory agreement with...
Tampa General Hospital rolls out ‘TGH North’ division following acquisition of Brevera Health
Tampa General Hospital (TGH) announced the launch of its new 'TGH North' division following the finalization of its acquisition of Bravera Health. The rollout incorporates TGH Spring Hill, TGH Brooksville, TGH Crystal River, one freestanding emergency room, two...
Swamp swap? Rumors of a win-win role reversal between Rick Scott and Ron DeSantis
In the shadowy corridors of power where Florida's political chess is played, whispers of an unprecedented job swap between U.S. Senator Rick Scott and Governor Ron DeSantis are stirring up a storm. It's a tale that might make even the most seasoned political...
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