Former Governor, Senator Graham dies at 87

Former Governor, Senator Graham dies at 87

Bob Graham, a prominent figure in Florida politics who served as both governor and U.S. senator and was celebrated for his hands-on approach to public service, has passed away at the age of 87, according to his family. Bob Graham, a two-term Florida governor who went...
State appeals in wetlands permitting fight

State appeals in wetlands permitting fight

Florida has swiftly initiated an appeal after a federal judge overturned a 2020 decision that had granted the state authority over environmental permitting for projects affecting wetlands. Florida has quickly launched an appeal after a U.S. district judge rejected a...
Pandemic put hurt on sports programs

Pandemic put hurt on sports programs

The COVID-19 pandemic’s restrictions on fan attendance significantly reduced the economic effectiveness of Florida’s sports-related grant programs, leading to negative returns on larger incentives linked to publicly funded stadiums and arenas. Fewer fans...
Corcoran to get $200K in incentive pay

Corcoran to get $200K in incentive pay

Richard Corcoran, President of New College of Florida, will receive $200,000 in incentive pay following a performance evaluation by the school’s Board of Trustees. New College of Florida President Richard Corcoran will receive $200,000 in incentive pay after the...
Citrus forecast takes a hit

Citrus forecast takes a hit

The U.S. Department of Agriculture revised down its production estimates for Florida’s orange and grapefruit crops for the 2023-2024 season. Florida’s citrus industry got some bitter news Thursday as it enters the final months of the 2023-2024 growing season....