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Florida’s Hurricane Dilemma: Time to Face the True Cost of Paradise
As a long-time Florida resident and former State Representative, I've witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of hurricanes on our beautiful state. From Andrew to Michael, these storms have reshaped our landscape, our economy, and our very way of life. Yet, despite...
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Insurer OK’d to take citizens policies
After signing off last week on proposals that would allow private insurers to take as many as 220,035 policies from Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Florida regulators have approved up to 15,000 additional policies leaving the state’s insurer of last resort. The...
Watchdog files ethics complaint against Rep. Byron Donalds over alleged undisclosed stock trades
The Campaign Legal Center filed an ethics complaint against Rep. Byron Donalds, accusing him of failing to disclose over 100 stock trades valued at up to $1.6 million, in potential violation of the STOCK Act The Campaign Legal Center (CLC), a nonpartisan government...
Twenty-three states ask Supreme Court to reverse energy-related decision
(The Center Square) – Twenty-three states are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower court decision that the attorneys general say could be a threat to the energy industry. A brief filed this week by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and 22 other...
Duke Energy eyes lower rates for 2025
Duke Energy Florida has requested approval to lower residential electric rates by 6 percent in January 2025, citing reduced fuel costs. Duke Energy Florida is seeking approval from the Florida Public Service Commission to lower residential electric rates in January...
Florida could face a water shortage next year, report warns
A Florida TaxWatch report warns that the state could face a water shortage by 2025 due to rapid population growth and underfunded water infrastructure projects, potentially leading to economic setbacks and environmental degradation. Florida could face a water shortage...
Miami and Jacksonville buck national trend in office loan defaults
A report by The Kaplan Group highlights Miami and Jacksonville as standout cities in the national office loan market, maintaining lower vacancy rates and quicker rental turnovers compared to struggling financial hubs like San Francisco, Seattle, and Houston. Miami and...
PSC explores feasibility of nuclear energy in Florida, but challenges of costs and regulation loom large
The Florida Public Service Commission held a workshop to evaluate the potential of Small Modular Reactors as part of the state's energy strategy, noting flexibility and safety features, while concerns over costs, regulatory hurdles, and long timelines remain. The...
Biden administration awards $49M to improve road safety in 21 Florida communities
The Biden administration awarded more than $49 million in grants on Thursday to 21 Florida communities to improve road safety and reduce traffic fatalities. The Biden administration awarded over $49 million in grants to 21 Florida communities to improve road safety...
UF Health removed from United Healthcare provider network after failed negotiations
UF Health hospitals and physician groups in Gainesville, Jacksonville, and St. Johns have exited United Healthcare’s provider network as of September 1, after months of failed negotiations over rates and contract terms. UF Health hospitals and physician groups in...
GOP State Attorney candidate leaves race
Two weeks after becoming the Republican nominee for state attorney in the 9th Judicial Circuit, Seth Hyman left the race Wednesday, clearing the way for appointed State Attorney Andrew Bain to square off with suspended prosecutor Monique Worrell. Hyman withdrew from...
AFP Action FL endorses 10 Republican candidates ahead of general election
Americans for Prosperity Action Florida announced 10 additional endorsements of Republican candidates, expanding its commitment to supporting them through grassroots mobilization, digital outreach, and targeted advertising for the general election. Americans for...
Florida sues Biden Administration over alleged release of criminal aliens
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration, accusing ICE and the Federal Bureau of Prisons of failing to release documents related to the alleged release of criminal aliens into U.S. communities after serving prison...
Florida to spend more on nursing education to prevent a provider shortage
(The Center Square) — The Sunshine State will invest more in nursing education to bolster the state's growing health care demands and ensure Floridians can access care. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that nursing education will receive a significant boost in...
U.S. Sugar backed in boiler rule case
A federal appeals court sided with U.S. Sugar Corp. and trade groups by rejecting an EPA rule that would have required costly retrofitting of a newly built boiler under stricter emissions standards. A federal appeals court Tuesday sided with United States Sugar Corp....
Polk County officials now scrambling to fix supposedly “legal” school bus camera contract
Polk school officials and school bus camera vendor Verra Mobility are talking out of both sides of their mouths - claiming contract was legal while quietly renegotiating the illegal payment scheme. With a deadline fast approaching, Polk County Public Schools are now...
Atlantic Hurricane Season forecast revised to be less active
AccuWeather revised its 2024 Atlantic hurricane season forecast to predict fewer storms and hurricanes due to non-conducive atmospheric and oceanic conditions. The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is now expected to be less active than initially predicted, according to...
Moody wants justices to decide opioid dispute
TALLAHASSEE — Attorney General Ashley Moody wants the Florida Supreme Court to resolve a legal battle about whether hospital districts and school boards should be able to pursue opioid-epidemic lawsuits after she reached settlements with the pharmaceutical industry. A...
Florida consumer sentiment reaches three-year peak
Florida's consumer sentiment reached a three-year high in August, driven by increased optimism about personal finances and the national economy. Florida's consumer sentiment reached a three-year peak in August, climbing to 76.4 points, according to the University of...
Bean aims to keep Florida’s 4th Congressional District with the GOP
(The Center Square) – Incumbent U.S. Rep Aaron Bean, R-Fla., is looking to keep his seat in the 4th Congressional District this November, facing off in a rematch against an underfunded Democrat rival. If he is successful, Bean will serve a second term representing his...
Trump voices conditional support for recreational marijuana legalization in Florida
Former President Donald Trump expressed support for Florida's Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana, though noted a need for regulation of public use. Former President Donald Trump on Saturday voiced his support for Florida’s Amendment 3, a proposed...
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Donald Trump expected to choose vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary
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Hillsborough Democratic Party Chair Ione Townsend won’t run for reelection
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Florida Christian conservative blasts Trump’s choice of Matt Gaetz as A.G.
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House Speaker-designate Danny Perez praises selection of Rubio for Secretary of State
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