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Report: Materials impacted by tariffs raising home construction price

Report: Materials impacted by tariffs raising home construction price

by The Center Square | Sep 15, 2025

Rising prices of construction materials, partially fueled by tariffs, are increasing the cost of home construction and roadbuilding in Florida, according to a new report. Producers of materials in America have not had time to ramp up production to offset the higher...
Report: Florida State, South Florida lead six in top 100

Report: Florida State, South Florida lead six in top 100

by The Center Square | Sep 14, 2025

Florida State and the South Florida led six institutions in the top 100 of the 257 schools analyzed in the largest annual review of free speech for colleges and universities. Both schools earned a C-minus letter grade, with Florida State scoring a 71 and the...
SUS Board of Governors Confirms Dr. Donald Landry as UF Interim President

SUS Board of Governors Confirms Dr. Donald Landry as UF Interim President

by Capitolist Staff | Sep 11, 2025

Dr. Donald W. Landry was formally confirmed Thursday as interim president of the University of Florida (UF) following a unanimous vote by the Florida Board of Governors. Under his contract, Landry will receive a $2 million base salary with eligibility for up to...
Florida Leaders Condemn Political Violence After Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at Utah Event

Florida Leaders Condemn Political Violence After Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at Utah Event

by Capitolist Staff | Sep 10, 2025

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University, prompting a federal investigation and widespread condemnation of political violence. In response, Florida political leaders...
Bill Seeks to Expand Florida Protective Injunctions to Include Serious Violence

Bill Seeks to Expand Florida Protective Injunctions to Include Serious Violence

by Capitolist Staff | Sep 10, 2025

Sen. Barbara Sharief filed legislation on Wednesday that would broaden Florida’s protective injunction laws by allowing courts to act after a single act of violence rather than requiring victims to demonstrate a pattern of repeated abuse. The measure, Senate Bill 32,...
Appeals Court Strikes Down Florida’s Ban on Open Carry of Firearms

Appeals Court Strikes Down Florida’s Ban on Open Carry of Firearms

by Capitolist Staff | Sep 10, 2025

A state appeals court on Wednesday struck down Florida’s ban on openly carrying firearms, ruling that the prohibition violates the Second Amendment and cannot be reconciled with the nation’s historical tradition of gun regulation. In a 3-0 decision, the First District...
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