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SPLC sues DeSantis over suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has filed a lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for suspending State Attorney Monique Worrell, alleging that this act disenfranchised over 395,000 voters who elected her. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of Florida voters...
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Are Florida home sellers finally showing up? Orlando and West Palm Beach lead nation in new listings
New real estate data shows Florida cities like West Palm Beach and Orlando posting increases in new home listings, contrasting with national trends. But Jacksonville led the nation last month in canceled home purchase agreements - pending real estate deals that fell...
Can DeSantis’s presidential campaign even survive until Super Tuesday?
As the 2024 Iowa Caucus looms, the political landscape - complicated by the calendar - presents formidable challenges for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. With Donald Trump appearing nearly unbeatable in virtually every state or national poll, DeSantis's campaign is...
USF pro-Palestinian student group files lawsuit against DeSantis over campus ban
USF's National Students for Justice in Palestine sues Gov. DeSantis over an order to disband the group, alleging First Amendment violations. The lawsuit challenges a state anti-terrorism law application, seeking to overturn the university chancellor's order. This...
Your portable mortgage could kickstart the stagnant real estate market
Recent news reports reveal that the supply of houses for sale is much lower than the demand, and that this problem is accelerating. The problem is due in part to the fact that interest rates are over 7 percent, and people are not selling their existing homes because a...
Media’s latest anti-DeSantis narrative is all Frost, no bite
Even in Florida, temperatures this time of year are a bit cooler, though 'winter' usually only lasts a few weeks. Even so, Congressman Max Frost has been engaged in an effort to turn up the heat by lighting matches under Governor Ron DeSantis on the topic of property...
Florida Commerce’s $910 million Hurricane Ian recovery plan approved by HUD
Florida Commerce announced the approval of its Action Plan for Hurricane Ian Recovery by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, overseeing $910 million in funding. The plan prioritizes housing rehabilitation, with funds allocated for hazard mitigation...
NFIB: Florida businesses will see rent tax cut on Dec. 1, but it should be even lower
By now, Florida businesses should have received letters from their landlords saying the taxes on their commercial rents and leases will be cut by 1 percent on Friday, Dec. 1. My organization, the National Federation of Independent Business, strongly supported the 2023...
Florida retailers urge more action from Biden Admin against illegal Chinese vapes targeting youth
Florida has emerged as a national hotspot for illegal vaping products from China. The Florida Retail Federation is calling for more coordination with the federal Food and Drug Administration to aid in enforcement. Recent FDA crackdown efforts have targeted South...
Florida’s aerospace leaders seek more support for expanding industry
Aerospace industry leaders urge Florida lawmakers to streamline local regulations, expand worker pools, and increase dock space at Port Canaveral to support growing space operations. Blue Origin and SpaceX emphasize the need for additional infrastructure at the port...
HCI Group to assume 53,750 Citizens policies on Tuesday
HCI Group, through its subsidiary Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company, is slated on Tuesday to assume approximately 54,000 policies from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, accumulating $196 million in premiums. The transfer, approved by...
Florida gas prices hit yearly low ahead of busy travel week
Florida is experiencing a significant drop in gas prices as it enters one of its busiest Thanksgiving travel weeks, with the average price per gallon at $3.04, the lowest since late December 2022. AAA reports that more than half of the gas stations in Florida are...
Publix announces top leadership changes; CEO Todd Jones to become executive chairman
Publix announced on Friday that its CEO Todd Jones is transitioning to the role of Executive Chairman at the year's end, and Kevin Murphy, the current President, is set to take over as CEO. John Goff, the Senior Vice President, will ascend to the position of...
When it comes to changing our state constitution, none of us are as dumb as all of us
Another week, another reality-challenged column from the Orlando Sentinel's Scott Maxwell, a man for whom facts are optional and cynicism passes for wisdom. In his latest foray into the swamp of Florida politics, Maxwell takes a swing at Republican efforts to inject...
AM Best reviews Florida Farm Bureau ratings amid post-hurricane financial strain
Credit agency AM Best placed Florida Farm Bureau Group's credit ratings under review with negative implications, affecting its Financial Strength Rating of B++ and Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of "bbb+." The review was largely attributed to financial losses...
Florida Medicaid enrollment continues to decline as eligibility changes take effect
Florida's Medicaid enrollment decreased by over 670,000 due to federal law changes and state-led eligibility reviews after the COVID-19 public health emergency. Democrat opposition and legal action are challenging the state's aggressive removal of ineligible or...
DeSantis picks up 10 endorsements from former Tim Scott supporters
Gov. Ron DeSantis has secured 10 new endorsements from South Carolina officials who previously supported Sen. Tim Scott. The support increases DeSantis' total number of endorsements in South Carolina to 68, which is the most among Republican presidential candidates....
Republican lawmakers revisit step therapy circumventions
Republican lawmakers Rep. Karen Gonzalez Pittman and Sen. Gayle Harrell are proposing legislation to exempt Medicaid beneficiaries with serious mental illnesses from step therapy, allowing them to access more direct treatments if medically necessary. The bills largely...
South Florida hit with flooding, high winds; National Hurricane Center tracking low-pressure system off coast
South Florida, including Miami-Dade and Broward counties, faced severe weather with high winds and flash floods, leading to school closures, power outages, and significant rainfall -- up to 9 inches in Miami-Dade and 8 inches in Broward. Fort Lauderdale's flood watch...
35.1 million visit Florida in Q3, breaking record levels
The State of Florida set a new record in tourist visitation for Q3 of 2023, with an estimated 35.1 million visitors, an increase from both 2022 and pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The total number of visitors in the first three quarters of 2023 reached 105.2 million, a...
SpaceX, Blue Origin urge Florida lawmakers for aerospace sector support
SpaceX and Blue Origin representatives advocated for increased investment in Florida's space infrastructure at a House subcommittee meeting, emphasizing the need for expanded facilities and workforce development to sustain aerospace sector growth. The companies warned...
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