by Brian Burgess | Sep 23, 2023
Florida Gaming Control Commission issues cease-and-desist letters to three daily fantasy sports operators over potential illegal sports betting activities. Notably, FanDuel and DraftKings, major players in the industry, have not been targeted by the Commission. The...
by Brian Burgess | Sep 21, 2023
A politically important legal showdown over congressional redistricting in Florida is set to begin in federal court next week. A three-judge panel will hear arguments in a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in recently enacted congressional maps. But state...
by Brian Burgess | Sep 21, 2023
Photo credit: U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Ana-Grace Catoe Estimated insured losses from Hurricane Idalia have reached $188 million, offering some relief to insurers and policyholders in Florida. The hurricane has resulted in a total of 20,151 claims, with 13,864...
by Brian Burgess | Sep 21, 2023
Florida’s Medicaid enrollment declined due to the end of COVID-19 emergency rules, but the state’s approach aligns with federal guidelines. Kaiser Family Foundation data shows Florida’s Medicaid disenrollment rates are comparable to other large...
by Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | Sep 18, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet swiftly approved $141 million in deals to preserve land across Florida. Three land purchases under the Florida Forever program were supported, along with three conservation easements allowing land use for activities like...
by Brian Burgess | Sep 18, 2023
Easily-digested news nuggets to start your day… Florida unemployment holding steady Florida’s unemployment rate held steady at 2.7 percent for the second consecutive month in August. The state saw an increase of 8,000 unemployed Floridians compared to...
