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Republicans surge ahead in Florida early voting but Democrats plan to counter with ‘Souls to the Polls’ events
As Florida heads into the final stretch of early voting before Election Day on November 5, Republicans have built a substantial lead in ballots cast, continuing a trend that has seen the GOP solidify its advantage across the Sunshine State. According to the latest...
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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...
“A nightmare scenario”: Florida’s largest cities see record home-purchase cancellations
Florida's major urban housing markets experienced a surge in home-purchase cancellations in June, with Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tampa reporting the highest rates nationwide. Florida's urban housing markets experienced disruptions in June, marked by a record number...
Trump holds 8-point lead in Florida as Harris’ approval rating remains underwater
Former President Donald Trump leads Vice President Kamala Harris by eight points in Florida, according to a recent Redfield & Wilton Strategies poll conducted after President Joe Biden's exit from the 2024 race. Former President Donald Trump leads Vice President...
Back-to-school ‘holiday’ ready to start
Florida's 14-day back-to-school sales tax holiday, starting Monday, offers tax exemptions on clothes, school supplies, and personal computers, and is part of a tax relief package approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Florida in recent years has held a variety of sales-tax...
“Make my day”: DeSantis cautions pro-Hamas vandals
Gov. Ron DeSantis condemned pro-Hamas protesters and acts of vandalism during a press conference on Thursday, noting that Florida "will not tolerate such behavior" and proposed revoking visas for individuals involved in anti-American activities. Gov. Ron DeSantis...
French aviation manufacturer expands to Florida, will create 1,030 jobs
AURA AERO, a French aircraft manufacturer, will invest $172.5 million to create 1,030 jobs at a new facility at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida, with operations starting in 2028. AURA AERO, an aircraft manufacturer based in France, announced plans to...
Univ. of Florida research spending reaches $1.26 billion
The University of Florida recorded $1.26 billion in research expenditures for fiscal year 2024, driven by an increase in federal funding. The University of Florida (UF) reported a record $1.26 billion in research expenditures for fiscal year 2024 on Thursday, driven...
Legal challenge filed over abortion amendment financial impact statement
Floridians Protecting Freedom legally challenged Florida's Financial Impact Estimating Conference and state leaders, claiming the revised financial impact statement for Amendment 4, which limits government interference with abortion, was unlawfully adopted without...
Florida AG defeats Antifa, Jane’s Revenge activists in court
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced civil and criminal court victories, including guilty pleas and settlements, against members of Antifa and Jane’s Revenge for vandalizing crisis pregnancy centers. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Thursday...
‘NIL’ deals approved for high school athletes
The Florida State Board of Education approved a plan allowing high school athletes to earn money through name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals, while emphasizing the need for protections to prevent exploitation and ensure compliance with strict guidelines. High school...
Poll: recreational marijuana support wanes slightly, but still on track to pass
Support for Amendment 3, the Florida ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana, has slightly diminished to 64 percent, but still remains above the threshold needed for passage. Support for Amendment 3, the ballot initiative to legalize recreational...
DeSantis hints at future NIL legislation, has ‘talked to some other governors’
Gov. Ron DeSantis called for reforms in college athletics, advocating for fair compensation for athletes through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies and proposing regulatory enhancements to manage the transfer portal system to maintain stability in sports. Gov....
Florida schools see rise in ‘A’ grades, fewer ‘D’ and ‘F’ grades
Florida schools saw improvements in their grades, with a 6-percentage composite point increase in "A" grades, 64 percent earning "A" or "B" grades, and fewer schools receiving "D" or "F" grades, according to data provided by the Florida Department of Education....
Ballard Partners expands to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Ballard Partners opened a new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, led by Jasmine Zaki, to extend counsel and advocacy services across the Middle East and North Africa region. Florida-based Ballard Partners announced the opening of its new office in Riyadh,...
Part of pretrial release law ruled unconstitutional
An appeals court ruled on Wednesday that part of a 2023 Florida law altering pretrial release conditions for people accused of certain crimes is unconstitutional, as it infringes on the Florida Supreme Court's authority over procedural rules. An appeals court...
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