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Small business and local economies need more, not less litigation reform
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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Report: Florida is tops for education freedom
(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,...
76.6 percent of first-time candidates pass July 2024 Florida Bar Exam
The Florida Board of Bar Examiners announced a 76.6 percent pass rate for first-time candidates of the July 2024 General Bar Examination, with the University of Florida Levin College of Law leading among the state's law schools at a 90.6 percent pass rate. The Florida...
Hurricane system threatens Florida Panhandle and Big Bend
A developing storm in the western Caribbean is expected to intensify into a major hurricane and make landfall over the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend areas on Thursday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and storm surge. A storm developing in the western Caribbean is...
DeSantis awards $18M to boost Florida’s construction material storage capacity
Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $18 million in grants to boost Florida's storage capacity for aggregate materials used in infrastructure projects, as part of a $100 million initiative to strengthen the state's supply chain for construction materials over the next five...
Antitrust Ruling Against Google Misses the Mark
Hard work and innovation are not just individual pursuits. They’re the cornerstone of the American Dream. They’re our national ethos. They’re our collective work ethic. And, apparently, they’re all for nothing if you are a large, successful tech company. That’s the...
Potential tropical storm could threaten Florida and Gulf Coast next week, meteorologists warn
AccuWeather meteorologists warned of a potential tropical storm or hurricane forming next week that could threaten the U.S. Gulf Coast, including Florida. AccuWeather meteorologists issued a warning on Friday about a potential tropical storm or hurricane that could...
University search change draws criticism
TALLAHASSEE — Incoming House Speaker Daniel Perez is pushing back against a proposal that would give the chairman of the state university system’s Board of Governors more authority over searches for new university presidents, saying it could “manipulate the hiring...
Report: Florida’s rural roads have double the fatality rate of other state roads
A new report finds that Florida’s rural roads have nearly double the fatality rate compared to other state roads, with poor conditions and inadequate safety features. State officials recently committed more than $100 million to improving rural infrastructure systems. ...
Florida unemployment rate steady at 3.3 percent, Miami leads job growth
Florida's unemployment held at 3.3 percent in August, with slight rises in metro regions across the state. Florida's unemployment rate remained at 3.3 percent in August, according to data released on Friday by FloridaCommerce, outpacing the national average of 4.2...
DeSantis again pushes for condo law reforms, hesitates on special session
Gov. Ron DeSantis renewed his push for reforms to Florida's condominium laws to alleviate financial strain on property owners, but he remains hesitant to call a special legislative session. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday renewed his call for reforms to Florida’s...
Florida home sales drop in August, but prices hold steady
Florida's housing market saw a decline in closed sales across most areas in August, while median home prices remained stable. Florida’s housing market experienced a decline in closed sales across nearly every Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in August, while median...
Florida Department of Health issues guidance to healthcare providers on state abortion laws
The Florida Department of Health issued a directive reminding healthcare providers they are legally required to provide immediate, life-saving care to pregnant patients in life-threatening situations, warning that failure to do so could result in malpractice or...
Lee Health nears final stage of nonprofit transition following mission agreement approval
Lee Health is nearing the final stage of its transition from a government entity to a nonprofit organization after the Lee County Board of County Commissioners and Lee Health Board of Directors approved a Mission Agreement. Lee Health is approaching the final stage...
UF, FAMU interim presidents approved
The state university system’s Board of Governors on Wednesday approved the appointments of interim presidents at the University of Florida and Florida A&M University. Kent Fuchs, who spent about eight years as the University of Florida’s president, has been...
Hurricane Debby caused $93.7M–$263.2M in estimated agricultural losses, UF/IFAS Reports
Hurricane Debby caused an estimated $93.7 million to $263.2 million in agricultural losses across Florida, with the damage primarily from heavy rainfall and flooding, affecting crops, livestock, and infrastructure, according to a preliminary report from UF/IFAS....
FPL Gets Extension for Nuclear Plant
TALLAHASSEE — As the state looks at expanding the use of nuclear energy, Florida Power & Light has received federal approval to continue operating its Turkey Point nuclear plant in Miami-Dade County into the 2050s. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission this week...
State University System Board tangles over presidential search oversight
The Florida State University System Board of Governors approved a regulation giving its chair authority to approve university presidential finalists before they are presented to trustees, despite concerns about undermining the integrity of search committees. The...
New College plan ok’d amid concerns
TALLAHASSEE — A five-year, multimillion-dollar effort to expand student enrollment and continue other major changes at New College of Florida was approved Wednesday by the state university system’s Board of Governors, despite some concerns about the spending. The...
Shocker: PolitiFact labels pro-abortion TV ad supporting Amendment 4 as ‘Mostly False’
PolitiFact rated a Yes on 4 ad as "mostly false" for inaccurately claiming Florida's six-week abortion ban has "no real exceptions," noting that while procedural hurdles exist, the law does allow exceptions for rape and health risks under certain conditions....
Court grapples with ‘legislative privilege’
TALLAHASSEE — In a dispute rooted in a lawsuit about a congressional redistricting plan, an appeals court Tuesday grappled with an attempt by the Florida House and Senate to shield lawmakers from testifying in lawsuits. Attorneys for current and former House and...
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