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Recovery ongoing in Florida from Milton
(The Center Square) – Recovery in Florida continued Friday morning following Wednesday's overnight strike of Hurricane Milton that left 12 dead and millions without power. Reports vary on the number killed, from as low as eight to as many as 14. An estimated three...
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Florida Supreme Court upholds suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell by Gov. Ron DeSantis
The Florida Supreme Court upheld Gov. Ron DeSantis's suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell on Thursday, citing constitutional grounds and detailed allegations of neglect and incompetence in prosecutorial practices, despite a dissent. The Florida Supreme Court...
Fishing and hunting rights campaign sees strong financial backing ahead of November vote
The "Vote Yes on Amendment 2" campaign raised $456,869 from April 1 to May 31 to support making fishing and hunting fundamental rights in Florida, with major contributions from T. Roosevelt Action Inc. and Friends of Wilton Simpson. The "Vote Yes on Amendment 2"...
Parents challenge book objection law
Three Florida parents have filed a federal lawsuit challenging a 2023 state law that facilitates the removal of school-library books, alleging that the process unconstitutionally discriminates against parents who hold opposing viewpoints to the state's favored stance,...
Judge orders revised abortion ‘statement’
A Leon County circuit judge ruled that the financial impact statement for a proposed constitutional amendment on abortion rights must be revised, calling it "inaccurate, ambiguous, misleading, unclear and confusing." A Leon County circuit judge on Wednesday ruled a...
New Florida law mandates safe locations for child custody exchanges
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the "Cassie Carli Law" on Thursday to establish secure, monitored locations for child exchanges between separated parents. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation known as the "Cassie Carli Law," into law on Thursday, introducing measures to...
Florida’s economic growth to remain strong, though decelerate by 2028, report predicts
Florida's economic growth, driven by real GDP, is projected to slow by 2028 due to Federal Reserve interest rate hikes and a slowing net migration rate, according to a new report published by Florida TaxWatch. Florida’s economic growth is projected to slow down over...
Central Florida Tourism Oversight District greenlights Disney’s $17 billion development plan
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has given initial approval to a development agreement with Walt Disney World for a $17 billion investment plan over the next 10 to 20 years, involving expansions to theme parks, hotels, and retail spaces, and including...
Florida voters prioritize economic issues, favor GOP solutions in latest AIF poll
An Associated Industries of Florida Center for Political Strategy poll reveals that Florida voters are primarily concerned with property insurance costs and inflation, with a preference for Republican candidates overall. The Associated Industries of Florida (AIF)...
Florida officials track effects of new laws on state revenues
(The Center Square) — Florida officials have examined several bills signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis to determine how they'll affect the state's revenues. Officials analyzed several bills during a revenue estimating conference that are tied to House Bill 5001, the...
Sen. Rick Scott pledges support for IVF in new ad spot
U.S. Senator Rick Scott released a new campaign ad on Tuesday defending his stance on In Vitro Fertilization against accusations from Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell. United States Sen. Rick Scott released a new campaign ad on Tuesday in...
U.S. Senate committee looks at insurance
The U.S. Senate Budget Committee, led by Chairman Sheldon Whitehouse, will hold a hearing on Wednesday to examine the impact of climate change on insurance markets, specifically focusing on Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp., which has faced scrutiny over its...
Florida Democrats warn of financial peril as Hurricane Season begins
Florida Democratic leaders, led by Chairwoman Nikki Fried, warned on Wednesday of the state's financial vulnerability to hurricanes due to reliance on Citizens Property Insurance, and criticized the DeSantis administration's handling of the insurance crisis, rising...
FAU report shows Florida rental rates stabilizing, though South Florida remains an outlier
A real estate report published by Florida Atlantic University reveals that rental markets in most major Florida cities are stabilizing, with many areas offering rents at or below long-term trends, although South Florida remains an outlier with the highest rent...
Americans for Prosperity Action Florida rolls out latest round of endorsements
Americans for Prosperity Action Florida (AFP-FL) endorsed 11 new candidates for office, bringing their total number of endorsed candidates to 29. Americans for Prosperity Action Florida (AFP- FL) endorsed 11 candidates for office on Tuesday, bringing its total number...
Gov. Ron DeSantis, Attorney General Ashley Moody back Tom Leek’s campaign for Florida Senate
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody both endorsed Rep. Tom Leek's Florida Senate campaign this week, as the term-limited representative looks to succeed Sen. Travis Hutson Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody both offered pledges of...
FHSAA approves athlete-pay rules
The Florida High School Athletic Association on Tuesday opened the door for student-athletes to earn money from business agreements such as endorsement deals, with the organization’s president calling the move a “good starting point.” The FHSAA’s Board of Directors...
21 attorneys general, including Florida’s Ashley Moody, fight race-based American Bar Association rule
(The Center Square) – Tennessee is leading a 21-state fight to remove race-based criteria from the American Bar Association’s accreditation process. The ABA is the accrediting body for law schools in the U.S. and has a current rule being considered for revision as...
Florida leaders hold disaster preparedness sales tax holidays, offer tips for preparing for potential storms
Florida officials noted the state's disaster preparedness sales tax holidays on Tuesday, just days after the beginning of a forecasted active Hurricane Season. In anticipation of an active Hurricane Season, which began June 1, the state of Florida is holding two...
May sees slight decline in consumer confidence, though older Floridians express optimism
Florida's consumer sentiment in May dipped slightly to 73.1 from April's revised 73.3, driven by perceptions of current economic conditions despite steady inflation rates and low unemployment, with mixed views on future economic prospects and notable optimism among...
Local governments must pass ordinances to add more traffic cameras under new law
Florida counties and municipalities must pass ordinances supported by traffic data by July 1, 2025, to install new traffic infraction detectors, such as red light cameras, following the signing of House Bill 1363 by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Florida counties and...
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