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USF researchers deploy to study evacuation behavior ahead of Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian is heading toward Florida's Gulf Coast, and is projected to make the closest pass to Tampa Bay by a major hurricane since 1950 USF geoscientists are collecting data on evacuation behavior ahead of Hurricane Ian's arrival As the Tampa Bay region prepares...
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Florida’s healthcare professional shortage is only getting worse. Could education be the answer?
Florida's nursing shortage has gotten worse since the start of 2022. On the back of educational initiatives and program expansions, state leaders are hoping that investment into nursing education could help provide the healthcare industry with more professionals A...
DeSantis unveils targeted tax cut package aimed at family budgets
Toddler diapers and related supplies, sports gear, pet food and school clothes are among the targeted areas for a tax break pitched by Gov. Ron DeSantis The $1.1 billion package would be paid for by reducing state budget reserves Democrats panned the proposal as a...
Florida’s property insurance crisis forces 8,000 more homeowners into Citizens
Citizens property insurance enrollment has exploded from half a million policies in 2020 to more than 1 million this month Lawmakers are scrambling to come up with a workable solution that protects homeowners and fosters a healthy private insurance environment One...
Florida awarded $12.9 million to bolster safety at highway-rail crossings
The grant will improve safety for drivers and pedestrians in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties “Making highway-rail grade crossings safer is a major goal for public transportation and is an important part of our program to improve safety throughout the...
Sunshine State unemployment rate shines brightest among 10 largest states
Of the nation's 10 largest states, Florida remained the lowest in unemployment rate at 2.7 percent The national rate increased 0.2 percentage points to 3.7 percent in August, while Florida's rate remained unchanged Florida added more than 20,000 new jobs in August,...
Tampa’s Moffitt Cancer Center gets big therapeutic research boost from Deerfield Management
Tampa's Moffitt Cancer Center gets $130 million research boost from NY-based Deerfield Management The alliance is aimed at developing new therapeutics to treat cancer Moffitt's researchers will submit project proposals to Deerfield for development support Successful...
Poll: Floridians focused on inflation, believe tech regulation will increase consumer prices
83% polled think requiring companies to alert consumers when their data may have been impacted in a data breach is very important Another 73% of Floridians believe that a free market generates more innovation than a tightly-regulated market and that Corporate America...
Federal judge refuses to block suspension of Andrew Warren, dismisses part of his lawsuit
A federal judge denied Andrew Warren's motion for a preliminary injunction to block his suspension by Gov. Ron DeSantis The judge, Robert Hinkle, granted DeSantis’ motion to dismiss parts of the lawsuit accusing the governor of violating the Florida Constitution But...
Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago endorses Vicki Lopez in HD 113
Lopez picked up an endorsement from Coral Gables Mayor on Monday She won HD 113’s Republican primary in August Lopez faces Democrat AJ D’Amico in November Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago is backing Republican Vicki Lopez for House District...
Appeals court questions discrimination claims over election security law
Appeals court judges repeatedly questioned claims that racial discrimination motivated GOP lawmakers to tighten Florida's election security laws The Florida Legislature passed tighter restrictions on ballot drop boxes and other measures in 2021, but a federal judge...
Your tax dollars at work: NPR working with dark money media to recycle old attack on The Capitolist
It's not clear when, but National Public Radio (NPR) says it plans to broadcast a story about “the rise of The Capitolist” to millions of its listeners across the country. NPR has admitted they are partnering with Floodlight News, a...
“It’s purely political:” Andrew Warren sounds off on legal battle against DeSantis in interview
In an interview with The Capitolist, suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren referred to his removal as a political stunt, claiming that it's being used to prop up Gov. Ron DeSantis' alleged Presidential ambitions for 2024 DeSantis in August suspended Warren, citing a...
University of West Florida seeks to advance research initiatives, university growth in newly-approved five year plan
The University of West Florida's five-year strategic plan for university growth and academic capabilities was approved by the state Board of Governors this week, allowing the plan to be put into place Initiatives within the outline include plans to increase faculty...
Nikki Fried to face administrative law judge over financial reporting discrepancies
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried will face an administrative law judge over allegations she violated state financial disclosure laws The discrepancies were first discovered and reported by The Capitolist in January 2020 The reporting forced Fried to file amended...
Ashley Moody leads bipartisan Attorneys General coalition to call for fentanyl weapon of mass destruction declaration
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody led a bipartisan collection of Attorneys General this week in requesting that President Joe Biden declare fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction Overdose deaths due to fentanyl have seen a spike in 2022 and an overall increase...
Poll: Inflation deals blow to summer travel plans for many Floridians
More than 85 percent of the 431 respondents said they are concerned or very concerned about the current rate of inflation Another 48 percent of respondents said they shortened a previously planned trip because of higher costs Inflation is a major concern for...
DeSantis commits $8.2 million to expand Commercial Driving pipeline at 5 Florida colleges
Gov. Ron DeSantis today announced an expansion of the state's preexisting Commercial Drivers License college programs Utilizing a funding allocation of $8.2 million, five colleges statewide will receive varying amounts to expand their respective programs and raise...
University of Miami begins construction on residential healthcare facility
The University of Miami commenced construction on a new 363,000-square-foot medical center aimed at serving the residential populations of North Miami-Dade and South Broward counties Upon completion, the facility will offer care from specialists ranging from cancer...
AM Best: “Reinsurer losses related to Florida specialists continue to climb despite no significant storms”
Reinsurers’ losses paid to Florida specialists increased more than fourfold in three-year period despite no significant storms These specialist insurers are defined as regional insurers domiciled in Florida with predominant exposures to personal property insurance in...
Potential tropical storm lurks, could target Florida’s East Coast next week
A growing tropical depression is moving towards Florida's East Coast, and could arrive early next week The storm is forecast to continue growing before traversing the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean Sea As it crosses the islands over the weekend, it is expected to...
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