Citrus industry continues to feel squeeze

Citrus industry continues to feel squeeze

by | May 13, 2024

Florida’s citrus industry faces ongoing challenges as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest forecast reflects a 5.6 percent drop in production from April’s projections, the closure of the Gulf Citrus Growers Association, and continued recovery...
Chancellor balks at in-state tuition change

Chancellor balks at in-state tuition change

by | May 10, 2024

A potential conflict is emerging between Florida higher-education officials and the federal government over a new mandate requiring U.S. colleges to offer in-state tuition rates to students from certain Pacific islands, as stipulated in a federal appropriations bill...
State, feds tangle over immigration case

State, feds tangle over immigration case

by | May 8, 2024

Florida and the federal government are in an appeals court dispute over whether the state has the legal standing to challenge Biden administration policies on the release of undocumented immigrants from detention, with arguments centering on distinctions between...
DeSantis signs annual tax package

DeSantis signs annual tax package

by | May 7, 2024

Emphasizing a sales-tax “holiday” for hurricane preparedness supplies, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed an annual package of tax breaks. The package, passed by lawmakers during the legislative session that ended in March, is expected overall to trim state and local...
Lower gas costs trim Duke, TECO bills

Lower gas costs trim Duke, TECO bills

by | May 7, 2024

State regulators Tuesday approved plans that will save money for customers of Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Co. starting in June. The plans, approved without discussion by the state Public Service Commission, will pass along savings to customers from...