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Trump leads Harris by 5 points in Florida, Scott ahead in Senate race, poll shows

by Caden DeLisa | Oct 3, 2024

A poll from the Associated Industries of Florida shows Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris by five points in Florida, while Republican Rick Scott holds a seven-point advantage over Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in the U.S. Senate race. A poll published on Wednesday...

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PAC chaired by Paul Renner donates $1 million to fight abortion amendment

by Caden DeLisa | Jul 15, 2024

House Speaker Paul Renner’s PAC, Conservatives for Principled Leadership, donated $1 million to the Florida Voters Against Extremism PAC to oppose a constitutional amendment initiative that would enshrine abortion rights in the Florida Constitution. Conservatives for...

State seeks to end redistricting lawsuit

by News Service of Florida | Jul 15, 2024

The Florida House and Secretary of State Cord Byrd have requested a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit claiming that seven state House and three congressional districts in South Florida are unconstitutionally gerrymandered. The Florida House and Secretary of State...

“This shouldn’t have happened”: Miami-Dade Mayor prompts review of stadium security breach

by Caden DeLisa | Jul 15, 2024

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava called for an immediate review of security protocols following numerous security breaches at the Copa America Final at Hard Rock Stadium that resulted in delays, fights with police, and vandalism. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine...

Another tough citrus season ends

by News Service of Florida | Jul 15, 2024

Florida's citrus industry saw a slight increase in production for the 2023-2024 season, recovering from historic lows due to Hurricane Ian, with hopes pinned on continued favorable weather for future recovery. Florida’s citrus industry limped to the end of the...

Florida rents plummet amid surplus, bucking national trend

by Caden DeLisa | Jul 15, 2024

Florida's largest cities have seen significant declines in rent prices, diverging from the national trend of rising rents, primarily due to an oversupply of rental units from increased apartment construction during the pandemic. Florida's rental market has recorded a...

Data: Florida’s electricity rates are competitive with neighboring states

by The Center Square | Jul 12, 2024

Data from the Florida Public Service Commission and federal sources indicate that Florida's electricity rates are competitive with other states Data from the Florida Public Service Commission and the federal government show the state’s electricity rates remain...

Derek Jones named Chair of Florida Bankers Association

by Caden DeLisa | Jul 12, 2024

Derek Jones, Central Florida Region Executive of Wells Fargo Bank, was named Chair of the Florida Bankers Association on Friday, succeeding Jose Cueto. Derek Jones, the Central Florida Region Executive of Wells Fargo Bank in Orlando, was named Chair of the Florida...

FAMU President Dr. Larry Robinson to step down

by Caden DeLisa | Jul 12, 2024

Dr. Larry Robinson, president of Florida A&M University, announced his decision to step down after nearly seven years, planning to return as a Distinguished Professor following a sabbatical. Dr. Larry Robinson, president of Florida A&M University (FAMU),...

Congressional redistricting case ends

by News Service of Florida | Jul 12, 2024

Voting-rights groups will not appeal a federal court ruling upholding Florida's congressional redistricting plan, despite a pending challenge in the state Supreme Court. Voting-rights groups said Thursday they will not appeal a federal-court ruling that upheld the...

Audits find financial issues with some Florida charter schools

by Andrew Powell | The Center Square | Jul 11, 2024

The Florida Auditor General's office released two reports identifying financial issues and trends in the state's charter schools and district school boards, noting 94 problems in 64 charter schools, with many issues being repeat findings. The Florida Auditor General's...

Two agencies grapple with cyberattacks

by News Service of Florida | Jul 11, 2024

Three months after a cyberattack on the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice's network, a second attack disrupted the Vital Statistics System, delaying birth and death certificate processing and causing financial issues for residents. More than three months after a...

Libertarian Party of Florida endorses recreational marijuana legalization initiative

by Caden DeLisa | Jul 10, 2024

The Libertarian Party of Florida has endorsed a constitutional ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana, but calls for further reforms including the right to homegrown cannabis and deregulation of the industry. The Libertarian Party of Florida on Tuesday...

Citizen Board cites legislative compliance in 13.5 percent rate increase

by Caden DeLisa | Jul 10, 2024

The Citizens Property Insurance Board of Governors overviewed a 13.5 precent average rate increase for 2025 to maintain financial stability and adhere to legislative requirements. The Citizens Property Insurance Board of Governors outlined an average rate increase of...

Space Florida and Israel Innovation Authority award $2M to boost aerospace tech projects

by Shaina Francis | Jul 10, 2024

Space Florida and the Israel Innovation Authority have awarded $2 million to various aerospace technology projects, including wastewater treatment systems, radiation protection, autonomous vehicle communication, and traffic management, as part of their joint funding...

Contempt denied in records case

by News Service of Florida | Jul 10, 2024

A Leon County circuit judge denied a request to hold Governor Ron DeSantis' administration in contempt for not providing Chief of Staff James Uthmeier's personal cell-phone records related to a 2022 migrant flight controversy. A Leon County circuit judge this week...

Ashley Moody supports legal challenge to pause Trump’s prosecution until post-2024 election

by Caden DeLisa | Jul 10, 2024

Attorney General Ashley Moody, supported by Iowa, Alaska, and Montana, filed an amicus brief to halt New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg's prosecution of former President Donald Trump. Attorney General Ashley Moody filed an amicus brief on Wednesday in support of...

Citizens’ reinsurance tab: $482M

by News Service of Florida | Jul 10, 2024

Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has secured $3.564 billion in reinsurance coverage at a cost of $482 million to help pay claims during this hurricane season, with the purchase approved for up to $5.5 billion but finalized through negotiations. The state’s Citizens...

Report: Campaign spending in Florida could top $464M

by Andrew Powell | The Center Square | Jul 10, 2024

Despite no longer being a battleground state, Florida is projected to see political spending top $464 million this year due to ballot initiatives on abortion and marijuana, representing one of the largest increases compared to other states. Despite no longer being a...

2024 Atlantic hurricane forecast upgraded, two more named storms predicted

by Caden DeLisa | Jul 9, 2024

Colorado State University (CSU) has revised its forecast for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, now predicting a significantly more active season with 25 named storms, 12 hurricanes, and 6 major hurricanes, driven by near-record warm sea surface temperatures and...

FDLE report: opioid-related deaths down in first half of 2023

by Caden DeLisa | Jul 9, 2024

Attorney General Ashley Moody announced a decline in opioid-related deaths in the the first half of 2023, with a 10 percent decrease in such fatalities, attributed to coordinated state efforts and aggressive anti-fentanyl measures. Florida Attorney General Ashley...

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