by News Service of Florida | Mar 22, 2023
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...
by News Service of Florida | Mar 22, 2023
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...
by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | Mar 21, 2023
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...
by News Service of Florida | Mar 16, 2023
The Florida House and Senate are considering bills to significantly expand school-voucher programs, making every student eligible for taxpayer-backed scholarships and allowing families of home-schooled students to receive voucher funds. There is a large discrepancy...
by Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | Mar 16, 2023
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...
