by Brian Burgess | Oct 4, 2023
The Florida Supreme Court has officially set November 8th for oral arguments on Florida’s recreational marijuana legalization amendment. Smart & Safe Florida, backed by medical marijuana juggernaut Trulieve, supports the initiative, while Attorney General...
by Brian Burgess | Oct 4, 2023
A major antitrust case against Google is underway in federal district court, with the Department of Justice alleging anti-competitive behavior in Google’s agreements to be the default search engine on various platforms. Google contends that its dominance is due...
by Brian Burgess | Oct 3, 2023
Florida Senators will examine the state’s property insurance market next week, seeking solutions for property owners and insurers. The hearing comes as Citizens Property Insurance Corp. continues to grow despite efforts to shift policies to the private market....
by Brian Burgess | Oct 2, 2023
A House Republican in Florida, Rep. Chuck Clemons, has proposed renaming State Road A1A to “Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway” in honor of the musician’s recent passing. Jimmy Buffett, known for songs like “Margaritaville,” had a strong...
by Brian Burgess | Oct 2, 2023
A Leon County judge ruled in favor of Florida state officials in Gainesville’s lawsuit over the transfer of utility control from the city to a governor-appointed board. The city’s claims were dismissed with the judge citing the lack of standing to sue top...
by Brian Burgess | Sep 25, 2023
False color image courtesy of NASA A new University of Florida study links stormwater ponds and reclaimed water to red tide algae growth. Florida faces a complex challenge with over 76,000 urban stormwater ponds and extensive reclaimed water usage, contributing to...