by News Service of Florida | Apr 9, 2024
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted Disney a 60-day extension in a federal lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, aimed at facilitating negotiations following a related state-court settlement A federal appeals...
by Caden DeLisa | Apr 9, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Tuesday introducing harsher penalties for organized retail theft and porch piracy in Florida, escalating charges based on the scale of theft and involvement. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Tuesday that introduces...
by Caden DeLisa | Apr 8, 2024
FloridaCommerce announced a reduction in the commercial lease sales tax rate from 4.5 percent to 2.0 percent, effective June 1, 2024, expected to save business owners $1 billion. FloridaCommerce, the state’s business advocacy group, announced on Monday a...
by Andrew Powell | The Center Square Contributor | Apr 8, 2024
The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Advisory Council has endorsed a new premium reimbursement formula expected to lighten the financial load on insurers in Florida by reducing reimbursement rates. The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Advisory Council has approved...
by Caden DeLisa | Apr 8, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Monday enhancing penalties for fentanyl distribution that endangers first responders and expanded Florida’s opioid recovery efforts. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Monday to tighten controls on fentanyl...
by Caden DeLisa | Apr 8, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis has enacted a law requiring annual, cost-free skin cancer screenings for over 300,000 state employees and their dependents. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law on Friday mandating annual skin cancer screenings for more than 300,000 state...
