by News Service of Florida | Sep 19, 2024
The state university system’s Board of Governors on Wednesday approved the appointments of interim presidents at the University of Florida and Florida A&M University. Kent Fuchs, who spent about eight years as the University of Florida’s president, has been...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 19, 2024
Hurricane Debby caused an estimated $93.7 million to $263.2 million in agricultural losses across Florida, with the damage primarily from heavy rainfall and flooding, affecting crops, livestock, and infrastructure, according to a preliminary report from UF/IFAS....
by News Service of Florida | Sep 19, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — As the state looks at expanding the use of nuclear energy, Florida Power & Light has received federal approval to continue operating its Turkey Point nuclear plant in Miami-Dade County into the 2050s. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission this week...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 18, 2024
PolitiFact rated a Yes on 4 ad as “mostly false” for inaccurately claiming Florida’s six-week abortion ban has “no real exceptions,” noting that while procedural hurdles exist, the law does allow exceptions for rape and health risks under...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 17, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis assigned Florida’s Statewide Prosecutor to lead an investigation into the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, citing the state’s jurisdiction and ability to seek maximum penalties. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed an Executive Order...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 17, 2024
Nonprofit Florida Rising Together filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday challenging Florida’s “exact match” voter registration policy, claiming it disproportionately disenfranchises Black and minority voters. A lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the nonprofit...
