(The Center Square) – Proponents of ballot initiatives that would legalize recreational marijuana and enshrine abortion rights in the Florida constitution have raised millions. The two initiatives are among six that will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot and will require a...

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced a new $75 million Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program offering up to $500,000 in low-interest and interest-free loans to farmers affected by Hurricane Debby. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton...

Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Co. plans to resume writing new homeowners’ policies in Florida and the Northeast after halting sales in late 2022 due to market conditions, citing recent legislative changes and a stabilized reinsurance market. After it...

A pro-gun rights group filed a federal lawsuit challenging Florida's ban on openly carrying firearms, arguing it violates the Second and Fourteenth Amendments. A pro-gun rights group filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday challenging Florida's ban on openly carrying...

Representatives Kat Cammack and Jared Moskowitz led a bipartisan effort requesting enhanced federal assistance for debris removal following Hurricane Debby's landfall in Florida's Big Bend region. Representatives Kat Cammack and Jared Moskowitz led a bipartisan effort...

Gov. Ron DeSantis will visit areas impacted by Hurricane Debby on Tuesday, as the storm, which caused flooding, power outages, and four deaths, continues to pose flood risks in North Florida and Georgia. Gov. Ron DeSantis will travel Tuesday to areas hit by Hurricane...

Florida ranks second in the nation for protecting religious liberty, according to a new report from the Center for Religion, Culture and Democracy, due to recent laws enhancing general conscience and hospital protections. (The Center Square) — The Sunshine State ranks...

Orlando Health announced an agreement to acquire Tenet Healthcare's majority interest in Brookwood Baptist Health, with the transaction expected to close in fall 2024. Orlando Health on Monday announced an agreement to acquire Tenet Healthcare's majority interest in...

Florida gas prices rose by more than six cents last week to $3.46 per gallon, but potential declines are anticipated as crude oil prices have dropped sharply amid economic slowdown concerns. Florida gas prices rose slightly last week, increasing by a little more than...

Hurricane Debby made landfall over Steinhatchee this weekend, causing extensive power outages and flooding across the Big Bend region, affecting thousands of residents. Hurricane Debby made landfall near Steinhatchee over the weekend, causing extensive power outages...

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin donated $12 million to the "Keep Florida Clean" initiative as part of his $20 million commitment to defeating Amendment 3. Citadel CEO Ken Griffin announced on Friday that he made a $12 million contribution to the "Keep Florida Clean"...