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“Make my day”: DeSantis cautions pro-Hamas vandals
Gov. Ron DeSantis condemned pro-Hamas protesters and acts of vandalism during a press conference on Thursday, noting that Florida "will not tolerate such behavior" and proposed revoking visas for individuals involved in anti-American activities. Gov. Ron DeSantis...
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Ashley Moody supports legal challenge to pause Trump’s prosecution until post-2024 election
Attorney General Ashley Moody, supported by Iowa, Alaska, and Montana, filed an amicus brief to halt New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg's prosecution of former President Donald Trump. Attorney General Ashley Moody filed an amicus brief on Wednesday in support of...
Citizens’ reinsurance tab: $482M
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has secured $3.564 billion in reinsurance coverage at a cost of $482 million to help pay claims during this hurricane season, with the purchase approved for up to $5.5 billion but finalized through negotiations. The state’s Citizens...
Report: Campaign spending in Florida could top $464M
Despite no longer being a battleground state, Florida is projected to see political spending top $464 million this year due to ballot initiatives on abortion and marijuana, representing one of the largest increases compared to other states. Despite no longer being a...
2024 Atlantic hurricane forecast upgraded, two more named storms predicted
Colorado State University (CSU) has revised its forecast for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, now predicting a significantly more active season with 25 named storms, 12 hurricanes, and 6 major hurricanes, driven by near-record warm sea surface temperatures and...
FDLE report: opioid-related deaths down in first half of 2023
Attorney General Ashley Moody announced a decline in opioid-related deaths in the the first half of 2023, with a 10 percent decrease in such fatalities, attributed to coordinated state efforts and aggressive anti-fentanyl measures. Florida Attorney General Ashley...
Worrell suspension draws revamped lawsuit
A revised federal lawsuit claims Gov. Ron DeSantis violated voters' due-process and First Amendment rights by suspending State Attorney Monique Worrell. Arguing that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ suspension of Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell “disenfranchised” voters,...
Wrangling continues over abortion ‘statement’
A state panel continued debating the financial implications of the proposed constitutional amendment on abortion rights, focusing on potential litigation costs and Medicaid implications. Tangling over issues such as costs of potential lawsuits and implications for the...
Florida small businesses continue to struggle with inflation despite regulatory changes
Despite a slight reprieve expected from newly-enacted legislation, inflation remains the most pressing issue for Florida's small businesses. Despite a slight reprieve expected from newly-enacted legislation, inflation remains the most pressing issue for Florida's...
Attorney General Ashley Moody puts Biden Administration through spin cycle, demands reconsideration of washing machine regulations
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading a 23-state coalition opposing the Biden administration's new energy efficiency standards for washing machines, arguing they will increase costs and reduce performance. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading a...
New nuclear power eyed in Florida
State regulators, following a legislative directive included in an energy bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, will study the feasibility of adding advanced nuclear power technologies, with a report due by April 2025. After the issue was tucked into a wide-ranging energy...
Florida gas prices saw 18 cent jump last week
Florida gas prices surged by 18 cents per gallon leading up to Independence Day, reaching $3.53 per gallon, driven by concerns over hurricane activity in the Gulf Coast. Florida gas prices surged by 18 cents per gallon in the final days leading up to Independence...
Healthcare report identifies statewide shortcomings, technological solutions
A healthcare report identified barriers to healthcare access in Florida, such as cost, facility accessibility, insurance coverage, and a physician shortage, while proposing technological advancements like telehealth as potential solutions. A healthcare report...
Florida Tech’s annual economic impact reaches $1.6 billion, report finds
An economic impact report found that the Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) generates an annual economic impact of $1.6 billion, supporting 12,144 jobs and contributing $512.6 million in wages, with future projections indicating job growth in engineering...
Florida bases could receive more than $1B in new defense spending bill
Florida military bases stand to gain over a billion dollars for construction projects if the 2025 defense budget is enacted, with significant allocations for Key West Naval Air Station, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and other installations across the state....
Florida expands aerospace infrastructure with new spaceport territories in Miami-Dade and Bay counties
Florida has expanded its aerospace infrastructure by designating new spaceport territories in Miami-Dade and Bay counties, under legislation that broadens funding eligibility for spaceport improvement projects and aims to enhance the state's capacity for space...
Reinsurance picture improves for Florida
As Florida enters the peak of hurricane season, property insurers have benefited from improved reinsurance market conditions, resulting in better prices and availability, though concerns remain about potential impacts from an active storm season on future market...
South Florida Tech Hub gets $19 million for climate resilience, job creation
The Biden-Harris Administration awarded approximately $19 million to the South Florida ClimateReady Tech Hub as part of a $504 million initiative to support regional technology hubs across the U.S., facilitating job creation, economic growth, and the development of...
Florida Republicans praise court for Chevron deference overturn
Florida Republicans, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, are praising the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn the "Chevron Deference," a 1984 doctrine that granted federal regulators significant power, arguing it will restore constitutional separation of powers and...
Florida consumer sentiment inches up in June amid mixed economic outlook
Florida's consumer sentiment index slightly rose to 73.2 in June from 73 in May, with mixed views on economic conditions influenced by persistent inflation and high interest rates, while lower-income Floridians continue to express more pessimistic outlooks. Florida’s...
Tech law fight sent back to appeals court
The U.S. Supreme Court vacated conflicting lower court rulings on Florida and Texas laws restricting social-media content moderation, sending the cases back for further review while maintaining an injunction against the Florida law. The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday...
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