by The Center Square | Aug 22, 2024
(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that he will expand Hope Florida, an initiative spearheaded by first lady Casey DeSantis. DeSantis said that in early August, Hurricane Debby hit the Big Bend region and caused flooding throughout the...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 21, 2024
The Florida Supreme Court dismissed a legal challenge against state officials over the revision of a financial impact statement for a proposed constitutional amendment on abortion, ruling that the petitioners forfeited their right to object by participating in the...
by The Center Square | Aug 21, 2024
(The Center Square) — The Sunshine State may soon reach crisis levels as a teacher shortage looms. Florida TaxWatch has released a new report showing that Florida’s teacher salaries rank 50th in the nation and school districts are struggling to fill vacancies....
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 21, 2024
Florida House Representative Tom Leek won the Republican primary for Senate District 7, defeating David Shoar and Gerry James with 47% of the vote, in a race heavily influenced by endorsements from prominent Florida Republicans including Governor Ron DeSantis. Florida...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 21, 2024
Matt Gaetz decisively defeated primary challenger Aaron Dimmock, despite substantial financial backing for Dimmock from former Hosue Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s political operation, securing around 72.6 percent of the vote. United States Congressman Matt Gaetz...
