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Florida’s Hurricane Dilemma: Time to Face the True Cost of Paradise

by Don Brown | Nov 3, 2024

As a long-time Florida resident and former State Representative, I've witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of hurricanes on our beautiful state. From Andrew to Michael, these storms have reshaped our landscape, our economy, and our very way of life. Yet, despite...

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Florida Ports Feel Effects of Strike

by News Service of Florida | Oct 2, 2024

TALLAHASSEE --- Four busy Florida ports will see direct impacts from an International Longshoremen’s Association strike for higher wages that began Tuesday. JAXPORT in Jacksonville, Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, PortMiami and Port Tampa Bay are among ports along...

Naples Comprehensive Health, Florida Blue finalize contract agreement

by Gabriela Barroso | Oct 2, 2024

Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) and Florida Blue have reached a multi-year agreement to keep NCH's facilities in the Florida Blue network, ensuring continued care for 40,000 Southwest Florida patients. After months of negotiations, Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH)...

Business groups want Biden to intervene in worker strike at ports

by The Center Square | Oct 2, 2024

(The Center Square) – A dockworker strike that could hobble U.S. ports from Maine to Texas got underway Tuesday as business groups called for President Joe Biden to step in. Some 50,000 International Longshoremen's Association members went on strike Tuesday against...

Rep. Jared Moskowitz proposes $15B emergency funding bill for Hurricane Helene recovery

by Caden DeLisa | Oct 1, 2024

Congressman Jared Moskowitz introduced legislation Tuesday seeking $15 billion in supplemental funding for FEMA and HUD to aid recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene, warning that delays could hinder assistance as FEMA faces a $2 billion deficit. Florida Congressman...

Florida consumer sentiment rises for fourth straight month

by Caden DeLisa | Oct 1, 2024

Florida's consumer sentiment rose for the fourth consecutive month in September, driven by easing inflation and lower interest rates, though future optimism may be tempered by the economic impact of Hurricane Helene. Consumer sentiment in Florida increased for the...

Judge refuses to block abortion information

by News Service of Florida | Oct 1, 2024

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...

Florida Hispanic voters prioritize economy; Trump and Scott lead in 2024 races

by Caden DeLisa | Oct 1, 2024

A poll of Florida's Hispanic voters shows that the economy is their top concern ahead of the 2024 election, with Donald Trump holding a lead over Kamala Harris in the presidential race among the demographic. A poll released on Tuesday found that Florida’s Hispanic...

Florida ports brace for disruptions as longshoremen strike

by Caden DeLisa | Oct 1, 2024

Several Florida ports are facing potential disruptions due to a strike by the International Longshoremen's Association, which could delay containerized cargo operations while cruise activities remain unaffected. Several Florida ports are facing potential disruptions...

Florida Republicans dismiss Democratic ad blitz for Mucarsel-Powell as ineffective

by Caden DeLisa | Sep 30, 2024

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...

DeSantis says Florida has no time for red tape with Helene response

by The Center Square | Sep 30, 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says "we don't have time for bureaucracy, we don't have time for red tape" when it comes to businesses coming back to areas stricken by Hurricane Helene. In a news conference in Steinhatchee on Monday, DeSantis mentioned a Steinhatchee...

Despite hurricane, Florida gas prices down more than 8 percent compared to August

by The Center Square | Sep 30, 2024

(The Center Square) – Despite a direct strike by Category 4 Hurricane Helene, gas prices in Florida are down 17 cents or 8.2% compared to the previous month. According to the American Automobile Association, the price for a gallon of regular gasoline on Monday is...

Hurricane Helene causes $145-160 billion in damage, among costliest storms in U.S. history

by Caden DeLisa | Sep 30, 2024

AccuWeather estimates Hurricane Helene caused $145 to $160 billion in damages, making it one of the costliest U.S. storms, with widespread damages reported across Florida and the southern Appalachians. A preliminary damage report estimates that Hurricane Helene caused...

Florida deploys recovery teams to aid North Carolina, Tennessee following Hurricane Helene

by Caden DeLisa | Sep 30, 2024

Gov. Ron DeSantis launched Operation Blue Ridge on Sunday, deploying Florida agencies to assist North Carolina and Tennessee with search and rescue, law enforcement, and infrastructure assessment following Hurricane Helene. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Sunday announced the...

It’s time to cap medical malpractice damages and protect Florida’s healthcare future

by Regina Brown | Sep 30, 2024

In the past legislative session, a bill was filed to cap medical malpractice damages, specifically those damages that were related to pain and suffering. Unfortunately, that legislation failed, but in my opinion, it is time for someone to file that legislation again....

Florida starts recovery after monster storm

by News Service of Florida | Sep 27, 2024

TALLAHASSEE --- Rescue and recovery efforts were underway Friday morning in North Florida’s Big Bend region and other areas of the state after the Category 4 Hurricane Helene made landfall Thursday night in Taylor County. State Division of Emergency Management...

Over 1 million without power morning after Hurricane Helene’s landfall

by Caden DeLisa | Sep 27, 2024

More than one million customers across Florida are without power after Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm, causing widespread outages and prompting utility providers, including FPL and Duke Energy, to mobilize large-scale restoration efforts. More...

Hurricane Helene makes landfall as Category 4 storm

by Caden DeLisa | Sep 27, 2024

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 4 storm, causing dangerous storm surges, power outages, and multiple fatalities as it moved inland toward Georgia and the Carolinas. Hurricane Helene made landfall late Thursday night in...

Hurricane Helene intensifies to category 3 storm as it approaches Big Bend

by Caden DeLisa | Sep 26, 2024

Hurricane Helene has intensified into a Category 3 storm, prompting mandatory evacuations in Florida’s Big Bend region, with life-threatening storm surges and flooding expected, and potential further strengthening to Category 4 or 5 before landfall. Hurricane Helene...

Editor’s note: The Capitolist to remain operational during Hurricane Helene

by Capitolist Staff | Sep 26, 2024

Despite Hurricane Helene's expected landfall tonight, The Capitolist is committed to maintaining operations to the best of our abilities throughout the duration of the storm. We understand the importance of keeping our readers informed, and we will continue to publish...

Helene ‘moving fast’ before Thursday night landfall

by News Service of Florida | Sep 26, 2024

TALLAHASSEE --- Gov. Ron DeSantis warned time is “running out quickly” for people to prepare for large, life-threatening Hurricane Helene, which was already a Category 2 storm Thursday morning as it raced toward making landfall on North Florida’s Gulf Coast. “It is...

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