by Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | Jul 13, 2023
Florida’s 2022-2023 citrus season was the worst in nearly a century, with a significant drop in production compared to the previous season. Hurricane Ian and ongoing challenges like citrus greening disease and development pressures contributed to the...
by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | Jul 11, 2023
Reinsurance market in Florida is improving after two years of financial troubles in the industry. Reinsurance prices have increased during the mid-year renewal period, but capacity is available. Recent measures, including tort reform, have stabilized Florida’s...
by News Service of Florida | Jul 10, 2023
House Speaker Paul Renner is pushing for the consolidation of circuit courts in Florida, citing the need for greater efficiencies and uniformity in the judicial process and potential cost savings for taxpayers. A committee appointed by Florida Supreme Court Chief...
by News Service of Florida | Jul 7, 2023
The New College of Florida Board of Trustees plans to request $2 million from the state Legislature to establish a “Freedom Institute” aimed at combating “cancel culture” in higher education. The proposed institute aims to promote tolerance of...
by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | Jun 27, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Central Florida special district attempt to dismiss federal lawsuit filed by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts over alleged constitutional rights violations. State attorneys argue that DeSantis and the acting secretary of the Florida Department of...
