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Reedy Creek slips further from Disney’s grasp as House sends takeover bill to Senate

Reedy Creek slips further from Disney’s grasp as House sends takeover bill to Senate

by Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | Feb 9, 2023

A state takeover of Reedy Creek Improvement District, once solely the domain of the Walt Disney Company, cleared the Florida House of Representatives on Thursday. The bill will now head to the Florida Senate, where Senate President Kathleen Passidomo confirmed the...
Florida emergency managers say migrant surge in South Florida hasn’t let up

Florida emergency managers say migrant surge in South Florida hasn’t let up

by Brian Burgess | Feb 9, 2023

Since August 2022, almost 6,000 migrants have been apprehended after attempting to enter the United States along Florida’s south coast. Over 200 migrant vessels, many abandoned in South Florida, have been reported in connection with the migration efforts.  Last...
The party rolls on: chair election sets the stage for future of the Florida Democratic Party

The party rolls on: chair election sets the stage for future of the Florida Democratic Party

by Caden DeLisa | Feb 6, 2023

The Florida Democratic Party is facing a crossroads in 2023 after significant losses in the midterm elections and a need to reclaim political power in the state government. Republicans hold a supermajority in both the state House and Senate, with record-breaking...
December data shows Miami is worst major metro in nation for high mortgage interest rates

December data shows Miami is worst major metro in nation for high mortgage interest rates

by Brian Burgess | Feb 6, 2023

As two of the largest metro areas in the nation, Miami and Tampa scored in the national top 20 list in December for total mortgage origination volume – but still far down from previous months. Among all major metro areas, Miami had the highest average mortgage...
DeSantis easily chowed down on New College, but Disney’s Reedy Creek is a porterhouse steak

DeSantis easily chowed down on New College, but Disney’s Reedy Creek is a porterhouse steak

by Brian Burgess | Feb 5, 2023

Over the last month, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has changed the trajectory of money-losing New College of Florida. The plan is already in motion, moving the school away from its meandering journey into left-wing academic experimentation and toward what the...
Bracing for impact: Utilities say storm-hardening efforts proved effective against recent hurricanes

Bracing for impact: Utilities say storm-hardening efforts proved effective against recent hurricanes

by Brian Burgess | Jan 26, 2023

Electric utility reps testified before a Senate Committee on Wednesday that storm hardening efforts are proving effective FPL said undergrounding cables were resistant against storm damage and faster restoration was made possible as a result Duke energy testified that...
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