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Small business and local economies need more, not less litigation reform

by Jim Kallinger | Nov 1, 2024

Small businesses are the engine that keeps the Florida economy moving forward. They provide key services to their communities, employ full and part-time employees of almost every age and level of experience, and represent the foundation on which our great state is...

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Donald Trump, Rick Scott cling to polling leads

by Caden DeLisa | Sep 26, 2024

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

by The Center Square | Sep 26, 2024

(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

by Caden DeLisa | Sep 26, 2024

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

by News Service of Florida | Sep 26, 2024

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

by News Service of Florida | Sep 25, 2024

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

by The Center Square | Sep 25, 2024

(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...

Florida utilities approved to recover storm protection costs

by Caden DeLisa | Sep 25, 2024

The Florida Public Service Commission approved the recovery of storm protection costs for Florida's investor-owned utilities to cover expenses related to storm hardening infrastructure. The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) on Wednesday approved the recovery of...

Biden declares state of emergency as Tropical Storm Helene intensifies

by Caden DeLisa | Sep 25, 2024

President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency in Florida as Tropical Storm Helene approaches the Gulf Coast, allowing federal aid to support evacuation efforts and disaster relief. President Joe Biden declared a state of emergency in Florida on Tuesday as Tropical...

U-Haul offers 30 days of free self-storage to residents affected by Tropical Storm Helene

by Capitolist Staff | Sep 25, 2024

U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box containers to residents and businesses in regions likely to be impacted by Tropical Storm Helene. U-Haul is extending 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box portable container use to residents and businesses in...

Updated Helene forecast projects storm surge, life-threatening conditions

by Caden DeLisa | Sep 25, 2024

AccuWeather's updated forecast warns that Tropical Storm Helene will bring dangerous storm surges and damaging winds to Florida's Gulf Coast, prompting evacuation orders as officials anticipate life-threatening conditions. An updated AccuWeather forecast on Wednesday...

Florida lawmakers urge Biden for pre-landfall emergency aid as DeSantis expands storm emergency

by Caden DeLisa | Sep 24, 2024

Florida's congressional delegation has asked President Joe Biden to issue a pre-landfall emergency declaration for Tropical Storm Helene, seeking federal aid as Gov. Ron DeSantis extends the state of emergency to 61 counties. Members of Florida's congressional...

State fires back in abortion information dispute

by News Service of Florida | Sep 24, 2024

Attorneys for the state late Monday urged a Leon County circuit judge to reject a political committee’s request for a temporary injunction to block the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration from disseminating disputed information about a proposed...

Jimmy Patronis announces doubling of firefighter cancer decontamination grant funding

by Caden DeLisa | Sep 24, 2024

Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis announced plans to double funding for the state's Firefighter Cancer Decontamination Grant Program, increasing the budget from $500,000 to $1 million to provide more fire stations with decontamination equipment that reduces cancer risks for...

Homeless, ‘Margaritaville’ laws to take effect

by News Service of Florida | Sep 24, 2024

TALLAHASSEE — Nearly three dozen new state laws will take effect Oct. 1, including a contentious measure that will limit where homeless people can sleep. Other measures include creating a license plate for Parrot Heads living the life of the late singer Jimmy Buffett...

Keiser University ranks in top 25 for social mobility for fifth straight year

by Caden DeLisa | Sep 24, 2024

Keiser University was ranked in the top 25 for social mobility in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Colleges rankings for the fifth consecutive year, recognized for advancing opportunities for economically disadvantaged students. Keiser University secured a...

Trump calls charges against ‘maniac assassin’ a ‘slap on the wrist’

by The Center Square | Sep 24, 2024

(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump on Monday called the charges filed against a man who set up for an assassination attempt "a slap on the wrist" and demanded federal prosecutors allow the state of Florida to handle the case. "The Kamala Harris/Joe...

FIU breaks into top 50 public universities, ranks 1st for social mobility

by Caden DeLisa | Sep 24, 2024

Florida International University entered the top 50 public universities in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 rankings for the first time, securing the 46th spot, while also being ranked first for social mobility. Florida International University (FIU) entered...

DeSantis declares State of Emergency as storm system threatens Florida

by Caden DeLisa | Sep 23, 2024

Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in 41 Florida counties as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine threatens to bring severe weather, including storm surge, heavy rainfall, and damaging winds, to the Gulf Coast. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency...

Moody challenges federal jurisdiction in Trump assassination attempt investigation

by Caden DeLisa | Sep 23, 2024

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody challenged federal jurisdiction in the investigation of the second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, claiming the state's holds a right to investigate and raising concerns about federal agencies withholding...

Report: Florida is tops for education freedom

by The Center Square | Sep 23, 2024

(The Center Square) – For the third year in a row, Florida has topped the Heritage Foundation's Education Freedom Report Card. The annual scorecard ranks the states for their educational freedom. The scorecard graded the states on four measures: Education choice,...

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