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Tampa charities shine on International Volunteer Day, with help from Heritage Insurance
Corporate and nonprofit partnerships drive lasting impact, highlighting the power of volunteerism beyond a single day. International Volunteer Day brought a renewed wave of generosity to Tampa Bay on Thursday as community members rallied to support families, students,...
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Florida Hispanic voters prioritize economy; Trump and Scott lead in 2024 races
A poll of Florida's Hispanic voters shows that the economy is their top concern ahead of the 2024 election, with Donald Trump holding a lead over Kamala Harris in the presidential race among the demographic. A poll released on Tuesday found that Florida’s Hispanic...
Florida ports brace for disruptions as longshoremen strike
Several Florida ports are facing potential disruptions due to a strike by the International Longshoremen's Association, which could delay containerized cargo operations while cruise activities remain unaffected. Several Florida ports are facing potential disruptions...
Florida Republicans dismiss Democratic ad blitz for Mucarsel-Powell as ineffective
Florida Republicans are criticizing the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee’s multimillion-dollar ad campaign for Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, calling it ineffective and relying too heavily on out-of-state money. Florida Republicans are denouncing the...
DeSantis says Florida has no time for red tape with Helene response
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says "we don't have time for bureaucracy, we don't have time for red tape" when it comes to businesses coming back to areas stricken by Hurricane Helene. In a news conference in Steinhatchee on Monday, DeSantis mentioned a Steinhatchee...
Despite hurricane, Florida gas prices down more than 8 percent compared to August
(The Center Square) – Despite a direct strike by Category 4 Hurricane Helene, gas prices in Florida are down 17 cents or 8.2% compared to the previous month. According to the American Automobile Association, the price for a gallon of regular gasoline on Monday is...
Hurricane Helene causes $145-160 billion in damage, among costliest storms in U.S. history
AccuWeather estimates Hurricane Helene caused $145 to $160 billion in damages, making it one of the costliest U.S. storms, with widespread damages reported across Florida and the southern Appalachians. A preliminary damage report estimates that Hurricane Helene caused...
Florida deploys recovery teams to aid North Carolina, Tennessee following Hurricane Helene
Gov. Ron DeSantis launched Operation Blue Ridge on Sunday, deploying Florida agencies to assist North Carolina and Tennessee with search and rescue, law enforcement, and infrastructure assessment following Hurricane Helene. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Sunday announced the...
It’s time to cap medical malpractice damages and protect Florida’s healthcare future
In the past legislative session, a bill was filed to cap medical malpractice damages, specifically those damages that were related to pain and suffering. Unfortunately, that legislation failed, but in my opinion, it is time for someone to file that legislation again....
Florida starts recovery after monster storm
TALLAHASSEE --- Rescue and recovery efforts were underway Friday morning in North Florida’s Big Bend region and other areas of the state after the Category 4 Hurricane Helene made landfall Thursday night in Taylor County. State Division of Emergency Management...
Over 1 million without power morning after Hurricane Helene’s landfall
More than one million customers across Florida are without power after Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm, causing widespread outages and prompting utility providers, including FPL and Duke Energy, to mobilize large-scale restoration efforts. More...
Hurricane Helene makes landfall as Category 4 storm
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region as a Category 4 storm, causing dangerous storm surges, power outages, and multiple fatalities as it moved inland toward Georgia and the Carolinas. Hurricane Helene made landfall late Thursday night in...
Hurricane Helene intensifies to category 3 storm as it approaches Big Bend
Hurricane Helene has intensified into a Category 3 storm, prompting mandatory evacuations in Florida’s Big Bend region, with life-threatening storm surges and flooding expected, and potential further strengthening to Category 4 or 5 before landfall. Hurricane Helene...
Editor’s note: The Capitolist to remain operational during Hurricane Helene
Despite Hurricane Helene's expected landfall tonight, The Capitolist is committed to maintaining operations to the best of our abilities throughout the duration of the storm. We understand the importance of keeping our readers informed, and we will continue to publish...
Helene ‘moving fast’ before Thursday night landfall
TALLAHASSEE --- Gov. Ron DeSantis warned time is “running out quickly” for people to prepare for large, life-threatening Hurricane Helene, which was already a Category 2 storm Thursday morning as it raced toward making landfall on North Florida’s Gulf Coast. “It is...
Donald Trump, Rick Scott cling to polling leads
A new poll shows tightening races in Florida, with Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris by one point and Rick Scott holding two-point lead over Debbie Mucarsel-Powell. A poll published this week by the Independent Center shows tightening races for Republican candidates...
DeSantis urges residents to evacuate as Hurricane Helene nears landfall
(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday morning said time is still available for those in the path of Hurricane Helene in the Big Bend to evacuate, but that time is drawing to a close. He also urged those in Tallahassee, which has not been hit by a...
National Democrats back Mucarsel-Powell with multimillion-dollar ad blitz
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee announced a multimillion-dollar investment in television advertising to support Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in her challenge against Republican Sen. Rick Scott. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) announced on...
Florida braces for powerful Helene
TALLAHASSEE --- Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that “time is running out” for Gulf Coast residents, particularly in North Florida’s Big Bend region, to finalize preparations as powerful Hurricane Helene is poised to slam into the state Thursday. Models indicate...
Helene insurance losses likely in billions
TALLAHASSEE — Hurricane Helene could cause $3 billion to $6 billion in private insurance losses and as much as $1 billion in losses in federal flood-insurance and crop-insurance programs, according to an analysis Wednesday by the global reinsurance broker Gallagher...
Florida receives only partial FEMA approval for aid ahead of Helene
(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday said the state has gotten only a partial approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for prestorm aid ahead of a possible major hurricane landfall. He said state officials will resubmit their...
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