by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | Sep 13, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis and state officials seek dismissal of a constitutional challenge to a new law overhauling Gainesville’s municipal utility. The law establishes the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority, with DeSantis having the power to appoint board...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 28, 2023
The current trajectory of Tropical Storm Idalia suggests it is nearing Florida’s Gulf Coast and could make landfall by Wednesday. Multiple warnings and watches have been issued for various regions, including a Storm Surge Warning for Tampa Bay. The storm carries...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 28, 2023
Tropical Storm Idalia aims at Florida’s Gulf Coast, potentially becoming a Category 2 hurricane with threats to life, property, and power outages. Gov. Ron DeSantis is advising residents to prepare for the storm’s impact; some models predict it could reach...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 21, 2023
Five tropical disturbances in the Atlantic won’t hit Florida, but concerns over fuel supply disruptions have hit gas pumps across the state. Florida’s gas prices hit a 2023 high of $3.85 before settling at $3.82 due to increased demand and storm-related...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 11, 2023
Florida’s revenue estimating conference is warning that a surge in electric vehicle (EV) use in Florida threatens gas tax revenue for state transportation projects. One proposed solution, Senate Bill 1070, was unanimously passed by the Florida Senate, but...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 9, 2023
Florida DEP filed comments opposing the Biden Administration’s proposed power plant emissions standards, citing energy supply risks. Florida is also questioning the transition to net-zero, arguing for electricity needs prioritization. DEP’s comments...
