by The Center Square | Aug 3, 2026
Central Florida saw a record-breaking $98.6 billion in economic impact from its tourism industry last year, according to a new study released this week. Direct visitor spending hit nearly $63 billion in 2025, up 5% from the previous year, according to the Tourism...
by Capitolist Staff | Aug 1, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Friday warned Catholic schools that denying religious exemptions from student vaccination requirements could violate state law and threaten their eligibility for state scholarship programs. In a July 31 letter to Michael B....
by Capitolist Staff | Aug 1, 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making $35 million available for projects aimed at reducing feral swine damage on agricultural lands, with Florida among the states eligible to receive funding. The money will be awarded through the Feral Swine Eradication...
by Capitolist Staff | Jul 30, 2026
Florida’s congressional delegation is urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to approve and renew Medicaid funding for physician residency programs as the state confronts a projected shortage of doctors. U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean led the effort,...
by Capitolist Staff | Jul 30, 2026
The University of Florida (UF) ranked first among the nation’s largest public universities in a new assessment measuring how well institutions are preparing students for an economy increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. Los Angeles-based AIREDEX gave UF an...
by Capitolist Staff | Jul 30, 2026
Central Florida’s tourism industry generated a record $98.6 billion in economic impact in 2025, supported by increased visitor spending, employment and tax revenue, according to a study released Thursday. The total represented a 4.4% increase from 2024, according to...
