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Polk State College recommends state education commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas as its next president
Polk State College’s Presidential Search Committee has recommended Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas as the finalist to become the college’s sixth president. The committee made the recommendation Tuesday after completing a national search...
Sen. Ed Hooper to Retire After 16 Years in Florida Legislature
Sen. Ed Hooper announced on Wednesday that he will resign from the Legislature later this year, ending a 16-year career in the state House and Senate. Hooper, a Clearwater Republican who represents parts of Pinellas and Pasco counties, said in a letter to senators...
Florida sets cash-rounding rules after federal penny phaseout
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Monday establishing statewide rules for rounding certain cash purchases in Florida after the discontinuation of the penny. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Don Gaetz, creates a standard process for rounding in-person cash...
Florida Homeowners Insurance Costs Continue to Climb, Report Finds
Florida remains one of the large states where homeowners insurance costs are rising sharply, according to a Newrez analysis of mortgage servicing data. The report found that homeowners insurance premiums tied to Florida borrower escrow accounts increased 54% from...
Florida Gas Prices Ease After Reaching Four-Year High
Florida gas prices eased over the weekend after reaching their highest level in nearly four years, though drivers are still paying substantially more than they were a week, month and year ago. The state average for regular unleaded gasoline fell to $4.43 per gallon...
DeSantis signs foreign influence restrictions targeting countries of concern
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Friday that expands Florida’s restrictions on foreign influence, adding new ethics rules, disclosure requirements and penalties tied to certain foreign governments and foreign terrorist organizations. The measure, HB 905, titled...
Opinion
SB 700: Exposing the secret partnerships of foreign adversaries and US non-profits
It's no secret that China and other foreign adversaries are doing everything they can to chip away at American dominance across the globe. Thankfully, Florida’s elected officials also recognize that "across the globe" also includes "right here in our backyard." This...
The Smartest Investment Florida Can Make: Early Learning
If we want to change outcomes, we have to start where it matters most: early childhood. The first years of life shape the trajectory of everything that follows — school success, career paths, and lifelong well-being. Investing in early learning isn’t a hopeful...
FGCU’s Role in Florida’s Higher Education: Advancing Innovation, Research, and Student Success
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) believes in the power of passion, partnerships, and performance to drive student success and economic prosperity across Southwest Florida. As a young and dynamic institution, FGCU embraces adaptability and forward-thinking...
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