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Back-to-school ‘holiday’ ready to start
Florida's 14-day back-to-school sales tax holiday, starting Monday, offers tax exemptions on clothes, school supplies, and personal computers, and is part of a tax relief package approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Florida in recent years has held a variety of sales-tax...
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Report: FSU may strike out with Big Ten, SEC
Florida State University's attempt to leave the Atlantic Coast Conference faces potential hurdles as both the Big Ten and SEC are reportedly uninterested in adding FSU, citing financial disincentives, no desire for expansion, and concerns over FSU's reputation as a...
Ashley Moody urges Senate to pass SAVE Act for election security
Attorney General Ashley Moody, along with 22 other state attorneys general, is urging the U.S. Senate to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act) to ensure only American citizens can vote in elections. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and a...
Abortion ‘statement’ sparks controversy
A state panel revised a financial impact statement for a proposed constitutional amendment on abortion rights, prompting accusations from amendment supporters of misleading voters with politically motivated information about potential Medicaid-funded abortions and...
Trump chooses Vance over Rubio for VP
Former President Donald Trump on Monday selected U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his 2024 running mate, bypassing Florida's U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio. Former President Donald Trump on Monday bypassed U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio in making his vice-presidential pick, averting what...
Trump classified documents case dismissed
A federal judge dismissed the unclassified documents against former President Donald Trump, ruling that the appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith violated the Appointments Clause of the U.S. Constitution. A federal judge on Monday dismissed the superseding...
PAC chaired by Paul Renner donates $1 million to fight abortion amendment
House Speaker Paul Renner’s PAC, Conservatives for Principled Leadership, donated $1 million to the Florida Voters Against Extremism PAC to oppose a constitutional amendment initiative that would enshrine abortion rights in the Florida Constitution. Conservatives for...
State seeks to end redistricting lawsuit
The Florida House and Secretary of State Cord Byrd have requested a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit claiming that seven state House and three congressional districts in South Florida are unconstitutionally gerrymandered. The Florida House and Secretary of State...
“This shouldn’t have happened”: Miami-Dade Mayor prompts review of stadium security breach
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava called for an immediate review of security protocols following numerous security breaches at the Copa America Final at Hard Rock Stadium that resulted in delays, fights with police, and vandalism. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine...
Another tough citrus season ends
Florida's citrus industry saw a slight increase in production for the 2023-2024 season, recovering from historic lows due to Hurricane Ian, with hopes pinned on continued favorable weather for future recovery. Florida’s citrus industry limped to the end of the...
Florida rents plummet amid surplus, bucking national trend
Florida's largest cities have seen significant declines in rent prices, diverging from the national trend of rising rents, primarily due to an oversupply of rental units from increased apartment construction during the pandemic. Florida's rental market has recorded a...
Data: Florida’s electricity rates are competitive with neighboring states
Data from the Florida Public Service Commission and federal sources indicate that Florida's electricity rates are competitive with other states Data from the Florida Public Service Commission and the federal government show the state’s electricity rates remain...
Derek Jones named Chair of Florida Bankers Association
Derek Jones, Central Florida Region Executive of Wells Fargo Bank, was named Chair of the Florida Bankers Association on Friday, succeeding Jose Cueto. Derek Jones, the Central Florida Region Executive of Wells Fargo Bank in Orlando, was named Chair of the Florida...
FAMU President Dr. Larry Robinson to step down
Dr. Larry Robinson, president of Florida A&M University, announced his decision to step down after nearly seven years, planning to return as a Distinguished Professor following a sabbatical. Dr. Larry Robinson, president of Florida A&M University (FAMU),...
Congressional redistricting case ends
Voting-rights groups will not appeal a federal court ruling upholding Florida's congressional redistricting plan, despite a pending challenge in the state Supreme Court. Voting-rights groups said Thursday they will not appeal a federal-court ruling that upheld the...
Audits find financial issues with some Florida charter schools
The Florida Auditor General's office released two reports identifying financial issues and trends in the state's charter schools and district school boards, noting 94 problems in 64 charter schools, with many issues being repeat findings. The Florida Auditor General's...
Two agencies grapple with cyberattacks
Three months after a cyberattack on the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice's network, a second attack disrupted the Vital Statistics System, delaying birth and death certificate processing and causing financial issues for residents. More than three months after a...
Libertarian Party of Florida endorses recreational marijuana legalization initiative
The Libertarian Party of Florida has endorsed a constitutional ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana, but calls for further reforms including the right to homegrown cannabis and deregulation of the industry. The Libertarian Party of Florida on Tuesday...
Citizen Board cites legislative compliance in 13.5 percent rate increase
The Citizens Property Insurance Board of Governors overviewed a 13.5 precent average rate increase for 2025 to maintain financial stability and adhere to legislative requirements. The Citizens Property Insurance Board of Governors outlined an average rate increase of...
Space Florida and Israel Innovation Authority award $2M to boost aerospace tech projects
Space Florida and the Israel Innovation Authority have awarded $2 million to various aerospace technology projects, including wastewater treatment systems, radiation protection, autonomous vehicle communication, and traffic management, as part of their joint funding...
Contempt denied in records case
A Leon County circuit judge denied a request to hold Governor Ron DeSantis' administration in contempt for not providing Chief of Staff James Uthmeier's personal cell-phone records related to a 2022 migrant flight controversy. A Leon County circuit judge this week...
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