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Analysis: Milton poses ‘threat’ to insurance market
TALLAHASSEE — Hurricane Milton “poses a significant threat to the Florida property insurance market,” particularly for insurers that focus their business on the state, the financial-rating agency AM Best said in an analysis released Wednesday. Milton, which could slam...
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University of Miami president Julio Frenk steps down, accepts Chancellor role at UCLA
Julio Frenk, the president of the University of Miami, will step down to become the chancellor of UCLA, with Joe Echevarria appointed as acting president while the UM Board of Trustees begins searching for Frenk's successor. Julio Frenk, the president of the...
Andrew Warren rolls out new endorsements in bid to reclaim Hillsborough State Attorney seat
Former Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren received a series of new endorsements from various current and former legislators and other elected officials, bolstering his campaign as he seeks a third term after being suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022. Former...
Tampa Bay Area shows resilience to inflation, ranks lowest in impact among major U.S. cities
The Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area is showing resilience to inflation, ranking last among major U.S. metropolitan areas for inflation impact, with a slight CPI decrease over the past two months and a diverse economy cushioning inflation's effects. The Tampa-St....
Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida Cabinet affirms reduction to state’s Commercial Lease Sales Tax
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved a reduction in the state's Commercial Lease Sales Tax from 4.5 percent to 2.0 percent. Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet voted on Wednesday to decrease the state's Commercial Lease Sales Tax in a move expected...
Federal judge strikes down Florida’s gender-affirming care ban; state vows to appeal
A federal judge struck down Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, deeming it unconstitutional and noting the law violated the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause. A federal judge on Tuesday struck down Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for...
Smart & Safe Florida raises $5.2 million for in latest filing period
Smart & Safe Florida raised $5.2 million between April 1 and May 31, with significant contributions from Trulieve, INSA, and Green Sentry Holdings, alongside smaller donations. Smart & Safe Florida raised $5.2 million between April 1 and May 31 for its...
State financial curbs on China, Iran advancing
The State Board of Administration is smoothly implementing legislation to divest from China-owned companies and expand sanctions on Iran-linked firms, as it examines 13 companies for potential links to Iran and about 500 for Chinese divestment, according to incoming...
Sen. Jim Boyd endorses Rep. Tom Leek in bid for Florida Senate seat
Florida state Senator Jim Boyd endorsed Rep. Tom Leek's campaign for state Senator, highlighting Leek's fiscal conservatism and close working relationship, as Leek seeks to succeed Sen. Travis Hutson in Senate District 7. Florida state Senator Jim Boyd on Tuesday...
New DeSantis PAC to challenge marijuana, abortion amendments
Gov. Ron DeSantis launched the Florida Freedom Fund last month, a political committee chaired by his Chief of Staff James Uthmeier, to challenge ballot initiatives on abortion access and marijuana legalization, according to Politico. Gov. Ron DeSantis established a...
Southwest Florida forecasted to get nearly two feet of rain this week
Meteorologists at AccuWeather are monitoring a slow-moving tropical rainstorm over the Gulf of Mexico expected to bring up to 22 inches of rain and flooding to Southwest Florida this week. Meteorologists at AccuWeather are monitoring a developing tropical rainstorm...
$1.25 billion allocated for teacher pay in forthcoming state budget
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday a $1.25 billion allocation for teacher salary increases in the 2024-25 state budget Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced a $1.25 billion allocation for teacher salary increases in Florida's upcoming 2024-25 state budget, bringing...
The Capitolist acquires Capital Soup platform from Sachs Media, with eye toward expanding influence
Capital Soup is one of Florida's most widely-read unfiltered public policy digital news sites. The platform is now available to site sponsors and advertisers as a core component of The Capitolist's advertising, influence and content delivery options. In a strategic...
Legislative races take shape as qualifying starts
A long political career has taught former state Rep. James Bush not to wait when it comes to filing candidate qualifying paperwork. One time, Bush recalled, he was disqualified after a notary public didn’t properly sign his paperwork. Another time, in 2002, Bush was...
Former DeSantis staffer Cory Dowd joins Capital City Consulting as partner
Capital City Consulting announced the addition of Cory Dowd, a former member of Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration and deputy chief of staff at the Florida Department of Education, as a partner to their firm. Capital City Consulting (CCC) announced on Monday its...
Rep. Mike Beltran will not seek reelection
State Representative Mike Beltran announced he will not seek reelection to the Florida House of Representatives, citing the need to focus on his expanding law practice. State Representative Mike Beltran announced on Friday that he will not seek reelection to the...
Florida gas prices hit four-month low
Florida gas prices have dropped to $3.30 per gallon, the lowest in four months, due to weakened oil and gasoline futures markets. Florida gas prices have reached their lowest point in four months, offering financial relief to motorists as tourism season comes into...
DeSantis vetoes bill targeting hemp industry
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday vetoed a bill aimed at restricting sales and production of euphoria-inducing hemp-based products, citing concerns over regulatory burdens on small businesses and insufficient achievement of the bill's intended safety goals. Gov. Ron...
Florida and South Korea partner to combat harmful algal blooms
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Friday the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Florida's Department of Environmental Protection and South Korea’s National Institute of Environmental Research to collaborate on managing harmful algal blooms. Gov. Ron...
DeSantis, Cabinet eye emergency ‘hub’
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet will consider purchasing a 40-acre warehouse site in Auburndale for $75 million next week, aiming to transform it into a central hub for emergency supply storage and distribution, as approved by the Legislature with a total...
Fox News poll shows strong voter support for marijuana and abortion amendments
A Fox News poll indicates strong support among Florida voters for ballot initiatives to legalize marijuana and establish abortion rights, with both likely to pass in November and influence the November General Election. A Fox News poll published on Thursday shows...
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