by News Service of Florida | Aug 1, 2023
Associated Industries of Florida urges caution in implementing a new law restricting property ownership for people from China, citing negative consequences for investment and future growth. The law, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, limits land ownership by individuals...
by Brian Burgess | Jul 21, 2023
A PR-savvy scientist named Tom Hird, known as “The Blowfish,” is promoting his work by investigating reports of sharks potentially ingesting cocaine off Florida’s coast. Despite a feeding frenzy of media attention, there is no actual evidence of...
by Brian Burgess | Jul 16, 2023
In a not-so-surprising turn of events, environmental activists in Florida find themselves facing the rather unwelcome revelation that they finally got what they wanted, and it backfired spectacularly. For years, politically-motivated environmental groups have pointed...
by Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | Jul 13, 2023
Florida’s 2022-2023 citrus season was the worst in nearly a century, with a significant drop in production compared to the previous season. Hurricane Ian and ongoing challenges like citrus greening disease and development pressures contributed to the...
by Brian Burgess | Jun 29, 2023
Governor Ron DeSantis signed six new bills into law, furthering initiatives around housing, infrastructure, law enforcement, local government regulation, and support for children and families. Two of the signed bills set a framework for law enforcement interaction...
by Brian Burgess | Jun 13, 2023
Bipartisan congressional leaders have introduced a bill to add phosphate and potash to the Department of the Interior’s list of critical minerals, aiming to boost domestic production and alleviate food security risks. Amid growing concerns over foreign ownership...
