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Milton could lead to large evacuation
TALLAHASSEE --- Florida has ramped up debris-removal efforts and recalled emergency workers who provided aid in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, as residents of Florida’s West Coast face another potentially major storm barreling through the deep, warm waters of...
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Florida’s general revenue collections exceeded expectations by $411.4 million in April
Florida's general revenue collections exceeded expectations by $411.4 million in April, totaling $4.1 billion, with significant contributions from sales tax and corporate income taxes. Florida's general revenue collections surpassed expectations by $411.4 million in...
Florida gas prices fall for tenth straight day, averaging $3.45 per gallon
Florida drivers are experiencing a reprieve at the pump with gas prices dropping for ten consecutive days, now averaging $3.45 per gallon, though still higher than last year, according to AAA. Florida drivers are experiencing a welcome reprieve at the pump as gas...
FAU to relaunch presidential search
Florida Atlantic University is initiating a new search for a permanent president, after state officials halted the previous search last year due to process anomalies, with a new leader expected to be named by early 2025. Florida Atlantic University is preparing to...
New legislation channels tourist taxes to support affordable housing in Key West
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1456 into law on Friday, allowing surplus tourist taxes to be used for affordable housing in the Florida Keys and Key West. Legislation signed into law on Friday by Gov. Ron DeSantis introduces new measures for the use of tourist...
Reports: California exodus continues, Florida remains primary destination
Florida remains a top destination for inbound migration, as new reports show a growing trend of people moving from states with high living costs like California to southeastern states. As the California exodus continues, a new migration trend is occurring, with...
Judge nixes Florida children’s insurance lawsuit
A U.S. district judge dismissed Florida's lawsuit challenging new federal guidelines for the Children’s Health Insurance Program, requiring the state to go through an administrative process before appealing to a federal court. A U.S. district judge Friday rejected a...
Sen. Jonathan Martin condemns Trump’s conviction, supports special session to combat ‘weaponized justice system’
Sen. Jonathan Martin granted support on Friday for a special Legislative Session to address what he calls the "perverted, abused, and weaponized" justice system following former President Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts for falsifying business records....
AG Moody calls on Treasury to stop supporting ‘Cuba’s communist interests’
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody urged U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to halt the Treasury's support of Cuba's communist interests, following concerns from Cuban-American lawmakers about Chinese espionage activities in Cuba, recent tours of TSA facilities...
It’s time to regulate intoxicating hemp products
I want to share our family’s terrifying story around Delta-8 THC, the unregulated kind of THC that is sold in corner stores seemingly everywhere in Florida. Our son is a senior, dual-sport honor roll student who has always been an upbeat, happy kid even throughout his...
Property insurance analysis: ‘cautiously optimistic’
AM Best's recent report indicates cautious optimism about Florida's property-insurance market due to legislative reforms and a decline in policies from Citizens Property Insurance Corp., but emphasizes that sustained improvement will be tested by the upcoming...
Top Florida officials react to Donald Trump guilty verdict
Florida's top political figures offered rapid-fire reactions to the conviction of former President Donald Trump on 34 felony counts related to alleged business record violations. Trump on Thursday was found guilty of falsifying business records by a New York jury,...
Florida regulators to seek customer input on proposed Tampa Electric rate hikes
Florida regulators will hold public hearings from June 10 to June 13 to gather feedback from ratepayers regarding Tampa Electric Company's request for a base rate increase that could significantly raise electricity bills starting January 2025. Florida regulators will...
PortMiami’s economic impact jumped to $61.4 billion in 2023
PortMiami's economic impact surged to $61.4 billion in 2023, supporting 340,078 jobs and accounted for nearly 4 percent of Florida's GDP. PortMiami's economic impact reached $61.4 billion in 2023, according to a study published by Martin Associates this month. The...
DeSantis enacts law mandating in-person dental exams for initial diagnoses
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation requiring dentists to conduct or review an in-person examination before diagnosis or orthodontic treatment, mandating disclosure of dentist information, and enforcing advertising disclaimers for telehealth services. Gov. Ron...
Senate, Byrd push back in redistricting fight
Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and Secretary of State Cord Byrd are defending a 2022 redistricting plan against allegations of racial gerrymandering in two Tampa Bay-area Senate districts, denying that race was the predominant factor in their design, while a...
DeSantis signs bill preventing HOAs from blocking hurricane protection measures
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation mandating that Homeowners Associations cannot deny the installation of hurricane protection measures. Gov. Ron DeSantis approved legislation on Tuesday that prevents Homeowners Associations (HOAs) or Architectural Review Committees...
‘Follow the money’: John Morgan advocates for legalized marijuana, lambasts corporate lobbying against measure
Attorney John Morgan endorsed a ballot initiative to legalize adult use of recreational marijuana, noting its potential to reform outdated marijuana laws, reduce opioid reliance, and generate significant tax revenue. Attorney John Morgan held a press conference on...
FHSAA changes replace word ‘gender’
The Florida State Board of Education approved changes to the Florida High School Athletic Association’s bylaws, replacing "gender" with "sex," amidst ongoing disputes over Title IX interpretations related to gender identity discrimination. The State Board of Education...
Florida raises continuing contract limits to $7.5 Million amid inflation and supply chain woes
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation raising the maximum limit for continuing contracts from $4 million to $7.5 million per project, with adjustments for inflation, to address rising construction and professional service costs. Gov. Ron DeSantis authorized legislation...
Florida implements new law to support rural hospitals with new designation, increased Medicare payments
Governor Ron DeSantis authorized legislation that established a new "rural emergency hospitals" designation to increase Medicare payments and support rural hospitals facing financial and operational challenges. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Wednesday to help...
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Ashley Moody, Vern Buchanan demand more answers behind FEMA discrimination against hurricane victims
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Making America Florida Again? Trump cabinet picks tied to Sunshine State
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