News Service of Florida

Governor DeSantis says John Morgan-backed minimum wage proposal will cause upheaval in restaurant industry

by News Service of Florida | Oct 29, 2019

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday questioned a proposal to increase Florida’s minimum wage through the constitutional amendment process, warning about effects on the restaurant industry. DeSantis focused on the minimum wage proposal as he railed against policy-oriented...

Wilton Simpson puts focus on business, water, children

by News Service of Florida | Oct 15, 2019

Shortly after Trilby Republican Wilton Simpson was formally elected Tuesday as Florida’s next Senate president, he characterized himself as a farmer and an entrepreneur — and not a politician. And with that introduction, the 53-year-old owner of an egg farm and...

Presidential candidates a no-show at Florida Democratic Party convention

by News Service of Florida | Oct 8, 2019

Florida Democrats want to energize the party base and defeat President Donald Trump in 2020, yet for the second time this year the state party will hold a major gathering without presidential candidates taking part. The Florida Democratic Party has confirmed state...

Group tries to keep focus on Hurricane Michael recovery efforts

by News Service of Florida | Oct 4, 2019

Leaders of a group formed after Hurricane Michael last year are trying to keep state and national attention focused on storm-ravaged parts of Northwest Florida, while also facing questions about the exit from the group of former Congresswoman Gwen Graham because of...

GOP lawmakers mull E-verify issue

by News Service of Florida | Sep 20, 2019

A Republican lawmaker who helped Gov. Ron DeSantis deliver this spring on a key campaign promise to ban so-called sanctuary cities is non-committal about sponsoring legislation that would require businesses to check the immigration status of workers via the “E-Verify”...