by News Service of Florida | Aug 27, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — Environmentalists are seeking assurances that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has scrapped plans for a series of golf courses at Jonathan Dickinson State Park after a state spokeswoman said the proposal has been dropped. Audubon Florida, the Sierra...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 27, 2024
The Florida Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Midyear Economic Report presents a mixed economic outlook, highlighting ongoing growth but cautioning against challenges like labor shortages, housing affordability, and the need for economic diversification. The Florida Chamber...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 27, 2024
With controversy swirling over a school bus camera contract and the county set to start issuing traffic citations in September, Polk County Public Schools spokesman Kyle Kennedy refused to provide updated contract language and instead directed interested parties to...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 27, 2024
The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that it awarded more than $5.7 million in grants to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Florida. The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that it allocated more than $5.7 million in grants within...
by The Center Square | Aug 27, 2024
(The Center Square) — Florida officials predict tax revenues in the Sunshine State will continue to increase compared to last year’s numbers. The Office of Economic & Demographic Research held a revenue estimating conference on Aug. 23 and predicted general...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 27, 2024
The USDA announced $12.1 million in indemnity payments to Florida farmers for hurricane-related losses under the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last Friday that Florida farmers affected by...
