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Small business and local economies need more, not less litigation reform
Small businesses are the engine that keeps the Florida economy moving forward. They provide key services to their communities, employ full and part-time employees of almost every age and level of experience, and represent the foundation on which our great state is...
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Dozier compensation ‘time sensitive’
TALLAHASSEE — Physical abuse. Mental abuse. Sexual Abuse. Corporal punishment. Excessive force. Dismissive safety controls. Rehabilitative negligence. The categories of “victimization” — and “other” — are checkboxes included on a draft application that will pave the...
Did Ron DeSantis direct taxpayer dollars to benefit a campaign donor’s $1 billion private development?
Gov. Ron DeSantis, despite opposing public funds for private stadiums, allocated $8 million for infrastructure benefiting Miami Freedom Park, owned by political donors Jorge and Jose Mas, raising concerns about potential political favoritism. Despite Gov. Ron...
Miami-Dade County mayoral candidate sues over alleged ballot manipulation favoring incumbent
A Miami-Dade mayoral candidate filed a lawsuit on Monday against incumbent Daniella Levine Cava and election officials, alleging they manipulated ballot positioning by altering her surname on the Candidate Oath form. A candidate for Miami-Dade County mayor filed a...
Ashley Moody endorses Laurel Lee for reelection with nod to border security work
Ashley Moody endorsed Congresswoman Laurel Lee for reelection in Florida’s 15th Congressional District, highlighting her leadership on border security. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody endorsed Laurel Lee for reelection on Monday in Florida’s 15th Congressional...
Florida Republicans dominate fundraising, outpacing Democrats by over $13 million
Florida Republicans raised $15.621 million from April 1 to August 15, significantly outpacing the Florida Democratic Party's $2.249 million, with the GOP benefiting from large contributions and a broad donor base, while Democrats struggled with smaller, less...
Jimmy Patronis proposes state-managed ‘Sunshine Freedom Bank’ to keep funds, benefits in-state
CFO Jimmy Patronis proposed creating the "Sunshine Freedom Bank," a state-managed financial institution aimed at reducing reliance on out-of-state banks and keeping financial management and benefits within Florida. Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis...
Fight over social media law teed up again
TALLAHASSEE — A battle about a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on social-media platforms will get a more-detailed look from a federal district judge. Pointing to a U.S. Supreme Court decision, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday sent the case...
Dunn looks likely to keep 2nd Congressional District in Republican hands
(The Center Square) — Incumbent U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Fla, could be coasting to an easy victory as his primary challenger struggles to raise funds. A Democrat rival has pulled out of the race altogether and will be replaced with a new challenger. A former surgeon...
Passidomo rejects Special Session on condo safety laws, urges Regular Session review
Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo expressed opposition to convening a special session to revise condominium safety and reserve funding requirements, opining that any changes should be addressed during the regular session. Florida Senate President Kathleen...
Ashley Moody probes Temu over forced labor, safety violations
Attorney General Ashley Moody, along with 20 other state Attorneys General, launched an investigation into Temu and its parent company, PDD Holdings, focusing on potential legal and ethical violations. Attorney General Ashley Moody, in collaboration with 20 other...
Florida officials predict lower usage for state’s TANF program
(The Center Square) — State officials have released a report that shows Floridians might be less reliant on at least one of the Sunshine State’s social net programs in the upcoming fiscal year. The Social Services Estimating Conference was held in July, and...
Florida gets second-quarter tourism boost
TALLAHASSEE --- Florida saw increased tourism during the second quarter of 2024, while it continues trying to get the international market back to pre-pandemic levels. With the totals driven by tourists from other parts of the U.S., Visit Florida on Thursday estimated...
Jimmy Patronis urges probe into UF spending under former president Ben Sasse; Governor’s Office in discussions with university leadership
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis on Thursday called upon the State University System Board of Governors to investigate alleged financial mismanagement at the University of Florida under former President Ben Sasse, as DeSantis' office has engaged in an inquiry into reports...
Poll: recreational marijuana initiative sees enough support for passage
A new poll shows that 63 percent of likely Florida voters support the legalization of recreational marijuana, surpassing the 60 percent threshold needed for the amendment's passage. A new poll published on Thursday found that 63 percent of likely Florida voters favor...
Special session? Dem leadership calls for convening over vetoed funding
House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell requested a special Legislative Session to overturn Gov. Ron DeSantis' line-item vetoes, arguing that the cuts threaten public programs and could lead to economic harm across the state. Florida House Democratic Leader Fentrice...
Targeting recreational marijuana legalization, Sen. Joe Gruters announces legislation to ban public smoking
Sen. Joe Gruters, one of the sole Republicans to support recreational legalization efforts, announced proposed legislation that would ban smoking in public spaces statewide. Sen. Joe Gruters announced proposed legislation on Thursday that would ban smoking in public...
Florida officials work to divest from Chinese government-owned companies
(The Center Square) — The Florida State Board of Administration Audit Committee met this week to discuss the Sunshine State's investment performance and some changes that will impact foreign investment from certain countries. Chris Spencer, the SBA executive director,...
State tax estimates get $2 billion bump
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 session. A...
Poll: Florida marijuana and abortion amendments fall short of needed approval, but support is growing
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...
Polk County school bus camera contract pays company for each “valid violation,” but contract appears to violate state law
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...
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