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Judge refuses to block abortion information
TALLAHASSEE — Saying courts “must trust the people to decide what information is important to them,” a Leon County circuit judge Monday refused to issue a temporary injunction to block the state Agency for Health Administration from disseminating what critics call...
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Inter Miami stadium project gets $8M
Governor Ron DeSantis announced an $8 million allocation from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to improve infrastructure around Miami Freedom Park, a $1 billion development and future home of Inter Miami. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the allocation of $8 million from...
Sen. Rick Scott introduces bill to ease homeowners insurance costs
Sen. Rick Scott introduced the Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act to allow an annual tax deduction of up to $10,000 for homeowners insurance premiums, aiming to reduce the financial strain on homeowners amid continually rising insurance costs. Sen. Rick Scott...
Republican attorneys general coalesce in support of federal TikTok ban
(The Center Square) — Republican attorneys general from 21 states, led by the attorneys general of Montana and Virginia, submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia defending the federal law banning TikTok in the U.S. President...
State of Florida increases food bank reimbursements for locally-grown protein-rich foods
Florida’s Department of Agriculture, in partnership with Feeding Florida, has increased reimbursement rates for food banks purchasing Florida-grown beef, eggs, and dairy to help source more protein-rich foods. Florida’s Department of Agriculture announced on Thursday...
Backroom briefing: schoolyard brawls
TALLAHASSEE --- In what could be the last round of non-partisan school board races in Florida, expect Republicans and Democrats to use school board results in the Aug. 20 primaries to say they have momentum heading into the November general election. Gov. Ron DeSantis...
Jimmy Patronis implements consumer protection measures following Hurricane Debby
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis issued an emergency order extending the rescission period for public adjuster contracts to 30 days and mandating prompt communication and clear identification from claims representatives to protect consumers during Florida's...
CDC: Teen marijuana use declining in legalized cannabis states
On the heels of the American Medical Association's official stance in favor of decriminalizing drug use, the Centers for Disease Control released a study showing teen marijuana usage decreased in states where cannabis is legal. New data from the federal government...
CSU slightly lowers named storm forecast for 2024 hurricane season, maintains active outlook
CSU's revised forecast for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season predicts 23 named storms, down from 25, but still anticipates an extremely active season with 12 hurricanes and six major hurricanes. The Colorado State University (CSU) Tropical Meteorology Project updated...
Florida recreational marijuana initiative has raised $66M
(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...
Wilton Simpson announces new loan program for farmers impacted by Hurricane Debby
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...
State officials warn port over changes
The state has warned Port Canaveral leaders that they are putting at risk current and future infrastructure money if they don’t reverse dock plans that appear to favor cruise ships over the space industry. In a letter Friday, Department of Commerce Secretary J. Alex...
Insurer looks to resume new policies
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...
Pro-gun group challenges Florida open carry ban
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...
Gov. DeSantis endorses Mike Haridopolos for Congress
Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former state Senate President Mike Haridopolos for Florida's 8th Congressional District, highlighting his conservative leadership and pledge to focus on border security. Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former state Senate President Mike...
Five Senate primaries to watch
When they go to the polls Aug. 20, Democratic primary voters in the Orlando area will decide the winner of one Florida Senate seat, while voters in other parts of the state will set the final slate of Senate candidates for the November elections. The primary elections...
Florida Medical Association names Dr. Lisa Cosgrove as 148th President
The Florida Medical Association (FMA) announced Dr. Lisa A. Cosgrove, a retired pediatrician with extensive leadership experience in Florida's medical community, as its 148th President. The Florida Medical Association (FMA) announced Lisa A. Cosgrove as its 148th...
John Morgan challenges Rep. Tom Leek to debate over insurance law changes
Attorney and Democrat donor John Morgan has challenged State Senate candidate Rep. Tom Leek to a debate, criticizing Leek's role in changes to Florida's homeowners' insurance laws and alleging that these changes favor insurance companies at the expense of homeowners....
Reps. Cammack, Moskwitz urge Biden for enhanced federal assistance following Hurricane Debby
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...
Debby brings flood risks, less wind damage
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...
Report: Florida receives nation’s second-highest grade for religious liberty
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...
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