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Florida Republicans dismiss Democratic ad blitz for Mucarsel-Powell as ineffective
Florida Republicans are criticizing the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee’s multimillion-dollar ad campaign for Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, calling it ineffective and relying too heavily on out-of-state money. Florida Republicans are denouncing the...
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Jimmy Patronis orders halt to contracts with news censorship groups
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis issued a directive on Wednesday prohibiting the Department of Financial Services from engaging with organizations involved in news source censorship or blacklisting activities. Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy...
States scramble after Title IX ruling
After a U.S. district judge ruled against them, Florida and three other states asked an appeals court to temporarily halt a new federal rule extending Title IX protections to include gender identity-based discrimination in education programs. Hours after a U.S....
UF, Jacksonville Jaguars announce partnership to promote university brands
The University of Florida and the Jacksonville Jaguars have announced a four-year partnership to promote UF and UF Health brands at all home games, with UF covering costs through private funding. The University of Florida (UF) and the Jacksonville Jaguars announced a...
Four Florida universities collaborate to boost space manufacturing
Four Florida universities have partnered to establish the Center for Science, Technology, and Advanced Research in Space to advance space manufacturing and support the state's space economy through research and workforce development. Four Florida universities...
Report: Florida spending additional $2B in new state budget
Florida TaxWatch's annual Taxpayers Guide to Florida’s fiscal 2024-25 state budget highlights an almost $2 billion increase in spending above the state budget, creation of 122 new state positions, and a dwindling budget surplus, while recommending continued fiscal...
Post-storm rebuilding costs could pose problems
Craig Fugate, former state and national disaster chief, warned that working-class Floridians face being priced out of communities during post-storm rebuilding due to rising insurance costs and financing issues, amid increasing hurricane risks fueled by a warming...
Poll: Trump up 7 points on Harris; marijuana, abortion amendments carry strong support
A University of North Florida poll shows former President Donald Trump leading Vice President Kamala Harris by seven points among likely Florida voters, as constitutional amendment efforts regarding marijuana and abortion continue to carry strong support. Former...
FAMU Board of Trustees approve $400k contract for interim president
The Florida A&M University Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved a contract for Dr. Timothy Beard as interim president, effective August 5, 2024, with an annual salary of $400,000. The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved a...
Tropical rainstorm in Atlantic could impact Florida, AccuWeather warns
Meteorologists are tracking a tropical rainstorm in the Atlantic, currently east of the Lesser Antilles, that could potentially impact Florida later this week or weekend. Meteorologists are monitoring a developing tropical rainstorm in the Atlantic that could...
DeSantis seeks to nix Worrell case
Gov. Ron DeSantis seeks to dismiss a federal lawsuit challenging his suspension of Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell, arguing that the plaintiffs lack legal standing. Gov. Ron DeSantis is trying to end a legal challenge to his controversial decision last...
Miami, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale among top U.S. destinations for international travelers
Three Florida cities are among the most visited by international travelers in the U.S., with Miami ranking second nationally, according to a Luxury Link analysis using U.S. Department of Commerce data. Three Florida cities—Miami, Orlando, and Fort Lauderdale—rank...
Florida consumer sentiment rises for second straight month, outpacing national decline
Consumer sentiment in Florida rose in July, marking the second consecutive monthly increase and contrasting with a national decline. Consumer sentiment among Floridians rose for the second straight month in July, reaching 74.4 points, according to the latest report...
Sheriffs, police chiefs oppose pot initiative
The Florida Sheriffs Association and the Florida Police Chiefs Association announced their opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment to legalize recreational marijuana, citing concerns over public health, safety, and increased crime. Pointing to issues such as...
Three Florida cities among top ten Best places to start a business in 2024
Three Florida cities—Miami, Jacksonville, and Tampa—were ranked among the top ten in the nation for starting a business for 2024. Three Florida cities—Miami, Jacksonville, and Tampa—were ranked among the top ten in the nation for starting a business in 2024, according...
Medicaid contract fights teed up
Three health plans—AmeriHealth Caritas Florida, Inc., Sentara Care Alliance, LLC, and ImagineCare LLC—are challenging the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration's managed-care contract awards, alleging an unfair procurement process favoring incumbent providers....
“Tighten the pressure”: DeSantis tears Venezuelan election
Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized Venezuela's presidential election, calling it flawed and advocating for increased sanctions against the nation, while condemning the Biden administration's approach. Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the Venezuelan presidential election that...
JetBlue sues Florida over $631K corporate tax dispute
JetBlue Airways is suing the Florida Department of Revenue over $631,000 in corporate taxes, arguing the state unlawfully extends its geographical boundaries, resulting in unconstitutional double taxation. JetBlue Airways initiated legal action against the Florida...
Report: Florida’s property insurance rates have risen by 42.5 percent since 2019
A Florida TaxWatch report found that property insurance rates in Florida have surged 42.5 percent since 2019 due to hurricane damage, litigation, and reliance on state-run insurers, posing a risk of further increases and financial strain on homeowners if market...
Florida Treasury achieves record $1.95 billion in interest earnings
The Florida Department of Financial Services Division of Treasury announced record interest earnings of $1.95 billion for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, nearly doubling last year’s $1.1 billion The Florida Department of Financial Services Division of Treasury announced on...
Gov. Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis award funds to faith-based organizations for Hope Florida contributions
Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis awarded funds ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 to thirteen faith-based organizations for their contributions to the Hope Florida initiative. Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis awarded monetary funds on Monday...
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