by Capitolist Staff | Sep 4, 2025
A federal appeals court on Thursday halted a judge’s order to shut down the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility, allowing it to remain open while the case proceeds. A three-judge panel of the Eleventh Circuit granted Florida’s request to stay a lower court...
by Capitolist Staff | Sep 4, 2025
Consumer confidence among Floridians slipped in August as residents reported worsening views of their personal finances and long-term economic prospects, according to a University of Florida economic survey released Wednesday. The Florida Consumer Sentiment Index fell...
by The Center Square | Sep 3, 2025
Pledging a Floridian version of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again, state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo and second-term Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday they’re done with vaccine mandates. They’ll need the Legislature’s help. But where...
by Capitolist Staff | Sep 3, 2025
Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner announced Wednesday he is running for governor in 2026, formally filing his candidacy with the state and pledging to continue policies advanced under Gov. Ron DeSantis. Renner, a Palm Coast Republican who led the House from...
by Capitolist Staff | Sep 2, 2025
Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky has ordered $2.1 million in penalties against eight insurers for misconduct tied to claims handling after Hurricanes Ian and Idalia, citing failures ranging from late responses to policyholders to improperly appointed...
by The Center Square | Sep 2, 2025
Encouraging a fair start in 2030 and pointing out what it believes are losses from 2020, an independent nonpartisan taxpayer research institute in Florida has released an apportionment report and four suggested actions. Florida TaxWatch says all states should be...
