by The Center Square | May 20, 2025
Florida set a tourism record in 2024, drawing 143 million inclusive of domestic, Canadian and overseas. It’s a 1.7% rise from 2023’s record 140.2 million. State officials on Tuesday said the estimates are 130.65 million visitors from the U.S., 8.94 million...
by The Center Square | May 19, 2025
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill on Monday that would prevent boaters from being subjected to constant inspections by state and local maritime law enforcement agencies. Senate Bill 1388, known as the “Boater Freedom Act,” is sponsored by...
by Capitolist Staff | May 19, 2025
Republicans now outnumber Democrats in voter registration in Miami-Dade County, signaling a political shift in a county that for decades served as a cornerstone of Democratic strength in Florida. Data from the Florida Division of Elections show 464,370 registered...
by Capitolist Staff | May 19, 2025
Florida’s average gas price fell to $3.05 per gallon on Sunday, offering some relief to drivers ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend, according to AAA. The current average is 46 cents lower than the state’s average price during Memorial Day weekend in 2024, when...
by Capitolist Staff | May 18, 2025
Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Board of Trustees on Friday selected Marva Johnson to serve as the institution’s 13th president, pending confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors. Johnson, who holds a law degree and has a background in telecommunications and...
by Capitolist Staff | May 15, 2025
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton on Thurssday told senators they will not be required to return to Tallahassee until after Memorial Day, as budget negotiations between the Senate and House remain at an impasse. In a memo, Albritton said discussions with House...
