by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | Sep 13, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis and state officials seek dismissal of a constitutional challenge to a new law overhauling Gainesville’s municipal utility. The law establishes the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority, with DeSantis having the power to appoint board...
by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | Sep 7, 2023
Multiple states, including Florida and Louisiana, are opposing the Biden administration’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit challenging changes to the National Flood Insurance Program. The lawsuit centers on changes known as “Risk Rating 2.0: Equity in...
by Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | Sep 4, 2023
On Saturday, President Joe Biden visited rural North Florida communities affected by Hurricane Idalia, pledging federal support. Governor DeSantis added six additional counties, including Columbia, Gilchrist, Hernando, Jefferson, Madison, and Pasco, to the disaster...
by News Service of Florida | Sep 1, 2023
Florida is awaiting the FDA’s decision on whether it can import prescription drugs from Canada, and the state has filed two lawsuits against the FDA over issues with the approval process. The FDA raised concerns about Florida’s proposal, including the lack...
by News Service of Florida | Aug 30, 2023
Recovery efforts have been initiated following Hurricane Idalia’s passage, which caused damage and power outages through Florida’s Gulf Coast and Big Bend regions. Aftermath crews began “search, secure and stabilize” operations after the...
