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...
by Brian Burgess | Jun 13, 2023
Bipartisan congressional leaders have introduced a bill to add phosphate and potash to the Department of the Interior’s list of critical minerals, aiming to boost domestic production and alleviate food security risks. Amid growing concerns over foreign ownership...
by Brian Burgess | Jun 12, 2023
Get caught up on news nuggets you might have missed… Jamie Grant steps down from Florida CIO post James Grant, Florida’s Chief Information Officer, is resigning from his position on July 1 after a three-year tenure. In his resignation letter to Governor...
by Brian Burgess | May 11, 2023
Trulieve, a cannabis company, has pledged an additional $8 million to the Smart & Safe Florida ballot initiative, bringing its total contributions to $38.5 million. The initiative aims to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida. The initiative is close to...
