by News Service of Florida | Aug 15, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — State economists on Wednesday increased general-revenue projections by a total of about $2 billion for the current fiscal year and next year, giving a boost to lawmakers as they start preparing to draw up a budget during the 2025 legislative...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 14, 2024
A new poll shows that support for two high-profile constitutional amendments on Florida’s 2024 ballot—legalizing marijuana and protecting abortion rights—remains below the 60 percent threshold required for passage, though the large constituencies of undecided voters...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 14, 2024
A Polk County bus camera monitoring contract with Verra Mobility calls for $49 payments for each traffic violation that meets specific criteria, but such payments are banned under state law. With students already back at Polk County Public Schools this week, district...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 14, 2024
Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a FOIA request to obtain details from the Department of Homeland Security about individuals on the terrorist watchlist who may be residing in Florida, citing a lack of communication and intelligence-sharing from DHS. Attorney...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 14, 2024
A new poll shows Republican Senator Rick Scott leading Democratic challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in Florida’s U.S. Senate race, though the contest remains competitive as a portion of voters still undecided. Republican Senator Rick Scott holds a four-point...
by The Center Square | Aug 14, 2024
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz is facing a primary challenge from Aaron Dimmock, but polling suggests Republicans are likely to retain Florida’s 1st Congressional District in the upcoming election. (The Center Square) — Incumbent U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., is...
