by Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall St. via The Center Square | Jul 17, 2023
Despite its image, Florida ranks surprisingly low in marijuana usage, with roughly 2.8 million people over age 12 estimated to have used the substance. The number of users equates to less than 15 percent of the population. The Sunshine State’s national ranking...
by Brian Burgess | Jul 16, 2023
In a not-so-surprising turn of events, environmental activists in Florida find themselves facing the rather unwelcome revelation that they finally got what they wanted, and it backfired spectacularly. For years, politically-motivated environmental groups have pointed...
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 Andrew Powell - The Center Square | Jul 10, 2023
Florida’s fresh seafood industry is posting significantly reduced hauls across the entire state, from the Atlantic, to the Gulf Coast to the Panhandle. A combination of two factors has contributed to the ongoing pinch: rising diesel fuel costs and hurricane...
by Brian Burgess | Jun 29, 2023
Governor Ron DeSantis signed six new bills into law, furthering initiatives around housing, infrastructure, law enforcement, local government regulation, and support for children and families. Two of the signed bills set a framework for law enforcement interaction...
by Caden DeLisa | Jun 14, 2023
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Block Grant Assistance Act,” aiming to improve disaster relief funding for agricultural producers affected by natural disasters, potentially benefiting Florida citrus growers. The bill proposes allowing the...
