by The Center Square | Nov 2, 2026
Republicans are underperforming in Polk County early voting, Gov. Ron DeSantis warned this week, though he said the turnout appeared to improve Friday. As of Friday morning, 17,307 people had voted in Polk County, which is among the 10 most populous counties in the...
by Capitolist Staff | Nov 2, 2026
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced late last week the permanent protection of more than 3,200 acres of agricultural land across three properties in Hardee, Okeechobee and Levy counties through the state’s Rural and Family Lands...
by Capitolist Staff | Oct 30, 2026
The Trump administration announced $193.7 million in federal funding to 45 organizations across Florida to expand rural healthcare services, improve access to specialized treatment and strengthen healthcare infrastructure in underserved communities. The funding,...
by Capitolist Staff | Oct 29, 2026
More than 824,300 Florida homeowners are set to benefit from insurance rate decreases taking effect in October, with additional reductions expected in the coming months, according to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR). Insurance Commissioner Mike...
by Capitolist Staff | Oct 29, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $100 million in funding for 45 projects across Florida aimed at restoring natural springs, improving water quality and expanding alternative water supplies, continuing the state’s investments in water infrastructure and environmental...
by The Center Square | Oct 28, 2026
Three Florida metropolitan areas ranked among the nation’s top 10 for property tax growth exceeding home value growth from 2022 to 2024, according to a ConsumerAffairs report released ahead of the state’s vote on property tax relief. The report looked at the 100...
