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DeSantis signs off on condo safety changes, amends inspection requirements
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 154 into law, broadening structural inspection regulations on condominium and cooperative buildings in Florida. The legislation eases the time-sensitivity of inspection requirements, mandates flood coverage in residential policies,...
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Florida lawmakers score legal victory in redistricting dispute
State lawmakers in Florida achieved a significant legal win on Monday after a federal judge allowed them to challenge a specific aspect of the redistricting plan by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The lawsuit alleges that the redistricting plan violates the "Fair Districts"...
Ashley Moody challenges Biden’s immigration policies in lawsuit against DHS, alleging mass release of aliens
Florida's Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed an amended complaint against Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Raul Ortiz, Chief of Border Patrol, and the United States of America in an ongoing legal battle between Florida...
State regulators greenlight policy transfers from Citizens Insurance
Two insurers, Slide Insurance Co. and Loggerhead Reciprocal Interinsurance Exchange, have been approved to take up to 26,000 policies from Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has experienced significant growth as private insurers have...
Florida economy showing strong signs at midway point of 2023
Florida's economy shows strong signs of sustained growth, as reported by WalletHub. The state ranks first in unemployment rate among all states, with a rate of 2.6% in April. Florida also ranks second in startup activity and third in terms of its change in Gross...
Florida gas prices hit lowest cost point since April
Gas prices in Florida have decreased by five cents per gallon, reaching a statewide average of $3.35, the lowest since late April. The price of oil in the US is trading at $72 per barrel, which is around a dollar higher than the previous week's closing price and...
Ron DeSantis and Florida’s political Multiverse of Madness
With the formal commencement of Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign on May 24th, all eyes turned to his presence on the national stage as he makes stops in key primary states like Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. While political pundits speculate the ways...
New state council aims to combat opioid crisis
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Friday to establish a Statewide Council on Opioid Abatement. The council, consisting of 10 members including the state Attorney General, will advise governments, review settlement funds, and analyze the severity of the crisis...
DeSantis vetoes medical transparency, licensure compact bills
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed two bills on Friday, one of which aimed to add restrictions on medical professionals' titles and required them to wear name tags or display licenses when treating patients. The vetoed bill, SB 230, sponsored by Senator Gayle Harrell, intended...
Florida marijuana legalization initiative surpasses signature requirement, moves closer to 2024 ballots
A proposed constitutional amendment for recreational marijuana legalization in Florida has gathered enough valid signatures to be included on the 2024 ballots. The campaign, led by the Smart & Safe Florida political committee, aims to allow individuals aged 21 or...
New law protects student data privacy, restricts targeted advertising on education apps
The Student Online Personal Information Protection Act was signed into law this week, introducing new restrictions on education websites and applications to prevent data harvesting and targeted advertising. The legislation limits the collection, disclosure, and sale...
On eve of hurricane season, DeSantis expands My Safe Florida Home Program
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation into law Wednesday night to expand the My Safe Florida Home Program to help homeowners prepare for potential hurricane damage. House Bill 881, introduced by Rep. Chip LaMarca, increases the value of eligible homes for mitigation...
Univ. of Miami, Univ. of South Florida join Association of American Universities
The University of Miami (UM) and the University of South Florida (USF) have joined the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), along with four other institutions. AAU's membership now totals 71 universities, including renowned institutions like...
Enterprise Florida officially eliminated, functions merged with Department of Economic Opportunity
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 5, dissolving Enterprise Florida and transferring its functions to the Department of Economic Opportunity. The legislation renames the Department of Economic Opportunity as the Department of Commerce, with J. Alex Kelly becoming the...
Patrick Space Force Base selected as headquarters for U.S. Space Force’s STARCOM
Patrick Space Force Base in Florida has been chosen as the headquarters for the U.S. Space Force Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM). STARCOM's primary objective is to prepare combat-ready U.S. Space Force Guardians for resource-limited environments through...
Study finds real estate overvaluation across Florida
Housing prices in Florida are significantly overvalued in multiple markets, deviating from historical trends, according to a report published by Florida International University and Florida Atlantic University. Nine out of the top 14 most overvalued markets in the US...
Visit Florida looks to capitalize on record numbers with advertising push
Visit Florida plans to launch advertising campaigns to maximize traveler visitation and compete with states that have imposed stricter COVID-19 restrictions. The marketing efforts will highlight beaches, theme parks, regional activities, and outdoor adventures to...
Campaign Legal Center claims DeSantis has already violated campaign laws
The Campaign Legal Center (CLC) accused Governor Ron DeSantis' campaign on Tuesday of violating campaign finance laws. The CLC claims that DeSantis' state PAC transferred over $80 million to his federal PAC, which intends to spend $200 million on his campaign. In a...
Florida Supreme Court to consider challenge against 2024 marijuana legalization initiative
The Florida Supreme Court will review a legal challenge by state Attorney General Ashley Moody regarding a proposed ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana, citing a violation of the state constitution. Opponents must submit their briefs by June 12, and...
Citizens Insurance secures $1.25 billion in credit ahead of hurricane season
Florida's Office of Insurance Regulation has authorized a request for $1.25 billion in credit lines for Citizen's Property Insurance Corporation to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. The authorization grants $750 million in credit with Bank of America and $500...
Florida passes law allowing out-of-state teachers to instruct without recertification
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1125 into law on Friday, allowing classroom instructors licensed in participating states to teach in Florida without recertification. The bill is part of the Interstate Education Compact, reducing barriers to teacher mobility and...
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