by Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | Aug 14, 2023
In comments on CNBC, Gov. Ron DeSantis called for Disney to withdraw its federal lawsuit over the takeover of the Reedy Creek Improvement District. DeSantis asserted that state has moved past Reedy Creek, and that other major Disney competitors are doing fine despite...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 9, 2023
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Orlando-area State Attorney Monique H. Worrell amid allegations of mishandling criminal cases, sparking mixed reactions. Worrell’s suspension follows criticism of her leniency towards high-profile cases, including the release...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 8, 2023
The Florida Department of Transportation’s Turnpike Enterprise plans to construct a new toll road connecting U.S. 98 in Panama City Beach to Interstate 10, aiming to provide faster access to the Emerald Coast area and improve emergency response routes. The toll...
by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | Aug 3, 2023
A federal appeals court rejected a construction company’s attempt to limit liability after barges broke loose and damaged the Pensacola Bay Bridge during Hurricane Sally in 2020. The court decision was a victory for property owners and businesses that filed...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 2, 2023
Miami is the least affordable city for renters in the U.S., with 53% of households spending at least 35% of their income on rent. Other Florida cities like Orlando and Tampa are also facing rental affordability issues, with 45% and 44% of renters respectively...
by Brian Burgess | Jul 27, 2023
The City of Gainesville filed a lawsuit challenging a new state law (HB 1645) that shifts control of Gainesville Regional Utilities to a governor-appointed board, arguing it violates the city’s constitutional rights over its utility system. The new state law was...
