by News Service of Florida | Aug 22, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — As conservation groups object to the possibility of adding lodging, pickleball and golf at state parks, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection late Wednesday released information targeting what it said was “confusion” about the plan....
by News Service of Florida | Aug 21, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — Port Canaveral leaders acquiesced Wednesday to demands by the state and reversed plans for a new cruise terminal that could have been an impediment to future needs of the space industry. The Port Canaveral Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to end...
by News Service of Florida | Aug 21, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — Democrats Angie Nixon and Kimberly Daniels crushed their challengers for Jacksonville seats in the state House, while Sen. Debbie Mayfield, R-Indialantic, could be on the verge of returning to the House. Those were among the takeaways Tuesday night as...
by News Service of Florida | Aug 21, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — Former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell cruised to victory Tuesday in a Democratic U.S. Senate primary, setting the stage for what could be an uphill battle to oust incumbent Republican Rick Scott in November. The Senate race has drawn national attention...
by News Service of Florida | Aug 21, 2024
Democratic-endorsed school board candidates fared somewhat better Tuesday than candidates backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. In July, DeSantis pitched an initial list of 23 endorsements for 2024 races. Of those candidates, six won primaries Tuesday, 11 lost and six others...
