State offers more details on parks plan

State offers more details on parks plan

TALLAHASSEE — As conservation groups object to the possibility of adding lodging, pickleball and golf at state parks, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection late Wednesday released information targeting what it said was “confusion” about the plan....
Port backtracks after state criticism

Port backtracks after state criticism

TALLAHASSEE — Port Canaveral leaders acquiesced Wednesday to demands by the state and reversed plans for a new cruise terminal that could have been an impediment to future needs of the space industry. The Port Canaveral Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to end...
Nixon, Daniels, Mayfield win big

Nixon, Daniels, Mayfield win big

TALLAHASSEE — Democrats Angie Nixon and Kimberly Daniels crushed their challengers for Jacksonville seats in the state House, while Sen. Debbie Mayfield, R-Indialantic, could be on the verge of returning to the House. Those were among the takeaways Tuesday night as...
Tom Leek victorious in high-profile GOP primary

Tom Leek victorious in high-profile GOP primary

Florida House Representative Tom Leek won the Republican primary for Senate District 7, defeating David Shoar and Gerry James with 47% of the vote, in a race heavily influenced by endorsements from prominent Florida Republicans including Governor Ron DeSantis. Florida...