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Senate District 3 debate highlights Parks’ struggles on key issues as Simon solidifies case for reelection
After a contentious debate on Tuesday, business groups ripped Darryl Parks as an unserious candidate. In a heated debate for Florida's Senate District 3 seat, Democratic challenger Daryl Parks faced off against Republican incumbent Corey Simon, but the rhetorical duel...
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Congressional redistricting case ends
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Worrell suspension draws revamped lawsuit
A revised federal lawsuit claims Gov. Ron DeSantis violated voters' due-process and First Amendment rights by suspending State Attorney Monique Worrell. Arguing that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ suspension of Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell “disenfranchised” voters,...
Wrangling continues over abortion ‘statement’
A state panel continued debating the financial implications of the proposed constitutional amendment on abortion rights, focusing on potential litigation costs and Medicaid implications. Tangling over issues such as costs of potential lawsuits and implications for the...
Florida small businesses continue to struggle with inflation despite regulatory changes
Despite a slight reprieve expected from newly-enacted legislation, inflation remains the most pressing issue for Florida's small businesses. Despite a slight reprieve expected from newly-enacted legislation, inflation remains the most pressing issue for Florida's...
Attorney General Ashley Moody puts Biden Administration through spin cycle, demands reconsideration of washing machine regulations
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading a 23-state coalition opposing the Biden administration's new energy efficiency standards for washing machines, arguing they will increase costs and reduce performance. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading a...
New nuclear power eyed in Florida
State regulators, following a legislative directive included in an energy bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, will study the feasibility of adding advanced nuclear power technologies, with a report due by April 2025. After the issue was tucked into a wide-ranging energy...
Florida gas prices saw 18 cent jump last week
Florida gas prices surged by 18 cents per gallon leading up to Independence Day, reaching $3.53 per gallon, driven by concerns over hurricane activity in the Gulf Coast. Florida gas prices surged by 18 cents per gallon in the final days leading up to Independence...
Healthcare report identifies statewide shortcomings, technological solutions
A healthcare report identified barriers to healthcare access in Florida, such as cost, facility accessibility, insurance coverage, and a physician shortage, while proposing technological advancements like telehealth as potential solutions. A healthcare report...
Florida Tech’s annual economic impact reaches $1.6 billion, report finds
An economic impact report found that the Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) generates an annual economic impact of $1.6 billion, supporting 12,144 jobs and contributing $512.6 million in wages, with future projections indicating job growth in engineering...
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