Right to hunt, fish amendment appears poised to pass

Right to hunt, fish amendment appears poised to pass

A Florida Chamber of Commerce poll indicates that 74 percent of Floridians support a constitutional amendment to enshrine fishing and hunting as a fundamental public right, surpassing the 60 percent threshold needed for its passage in November. A majority of...
Citrus industry continues to feel squeeze

Citrus industry continues to feel squeeze

Florida’s citrus industry faces ongoing challenges as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest forecast reflects a 5.6 percent drop in production from April’s projections, the closure of the Gulf Citrus Growers Association, and continued recovery...
Chancellor balks at in-state tuition change

Chancellor balks at in-state tuition change

A potential conflict is emerging between Florida higher-education officials and the federal government over a new mandate requiring U.S. colleges to offer in-state tuition rates to students from certain Pacific islands, as stipulated in a federal appropriations bill...