by Brian Burgess | Mar 20, 2023
Miami ranks 9th worldwide and 5th in the US for worst overall traffic, with average delays of 105 hours in 2022, a 59% increase from 2021 and 30% more than pre-COVID levels. Orlando has two traffic corridors ranked 10th and 24th worst in the nation, with drivers...
by Brian Burgess | Mar 15, 2023
The Florida Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced a bill aimed at restricting the sale of agricultural land to entities tied to certain countries. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Sen. Jay Collins, R-Tampa, would prevent foreign countries of concern, including...
by Brian Burgess | Mar 14, 2023
Two affordable housing projects broke ground in the greater Sarasota metro area of Florida, which will provide 572 units for families, individuals, and seniors. Last week, the Florida Senate passed a bill aimed at boosting affordable housing across the state. The...
by Brian Burgess | Mar 12, 2023
Concerns over food security and national security put Florida at the center of a national debate with Governor Ron DeSantis and state lawmakers pushing for restrictions on foreign investors. Recent farmland purchases by Chinese, Middle Eastern, and other foreign...
by Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | Mar 9, 2023
The Florida Senate has already passed two bills, one aimed at improving affordable housing and the second aimed at establishing a hiking and biking trail network linked to a wildlife corridor. The housing bill includes tax exemptions for developments that set aside at...
by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | Mar 7, 2023
The 2023 Legislative Session kicks off today, and will run for 60 days, ending in early May. Governor Ron DeSantis, House Speaker Paul Renner and Senate President Kathleen Passidomo will give speeches today outlining their priorities. Affordable Housing, education...
