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DeSantis administration to give $2M grant to SeaPort Manatee
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a $2 million grant from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund for infrastructure improvements at SeaPort Manatee as it recovers from hurricane damage. The grant will reconstruct several roads, including South Dock Street, as well as...
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Visit Florida leader set to leave post
Visit Florida President and CEO Dana Young said Monday her retirement will take effect Friday, two months after announcing she was stepping down after leading the tourism-marketing agency since 2019. “I really am retiring. I’m not taking another job,” Young told the...
DeSantis proposes $115.6B state budget
Gov. Ron DeSantis late Sunday proposed a $115.6 billion budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that calls for increasing pay for state law-enforcement officers and firefighters, eliminating a commercial-lease tax, and holding a new sales-tax “holiday” on guns and...
Visit Florida looks to recapture overseas tourists
Visit Florida is again hoping a British television personality will help its efforts to return to pre-pandemic levels of tourism from overseas. Last year, the state tourism-marketing agency worked with Ipswich farmer and television personality Jimmy Doherty on a...
Economic forecast: interest rates, inflation to test Florida’s momentum
Florida’s economy is projected to grow between 2.5 percent and 3 percent in 2025, continuing to outpace the national average despite a marked slowdown from recent years, according to the Florida Chamber Foundation's annual economic forecast. The report found that...
My, My, My, My, My—What a Mess
There’s a scene at the beginning of The Fugitive where a prison transport bus collides with a freight train, sending wreckage flying in every direction. As the dust settles, U.S. Marshal Sam Gerard—played by Tommy Lee Jones—steps onto the scene, surveys the carnage,...
Democrat lawmakers propose regulations to increase ticket pricing transparency
A pair of Democrat lawmakers introduced legislation on Wednesday aimed at increasing transparency in ticket sales and cracking down on fraudulent resale practices. The bills, filed by Sen. Lori Berman and Rep. Anna Eskamani, would require ticket sellers to disclose...
Board of Governors question FEMA’s reliability, urge stronger financial planning for hurricane costs
The Florida State University System Board of Governors raised concerns Thursday about the reliability of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in reimbursing hurricane-related damages, while also questioning New College of Florida’s financial preparedness...
House Republican files Legislation to establish ‘Office of Faith and Community’ within EOG
A bill filed in the House of Representatives on Wednesday seeks to establish the Office of Faith and Community within the Executive Office of the Governor, aimed at enhancing coordination between state agencies and faith-based organizations. The legislation, filed by...
Sen. Danny Burgess proposes statewide alzheimer’s awareness program
Senator Danny Burgess filed legislation on Wednesday to establish a statewide Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Program, seeking to expand public education and resources for those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia-related disorders. If ratified, the bill (SB 398) would...
Fine, Patronis cruise in congressional primaries
With the backing of President Donald Trump, state Sen. Randy Fine and state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis on Tuesday won special Republican primary elections for congressional seats. Fine topped Republicans Aaron Baker and Ehsan Joarder to advance to the...
DeSantis: ‘We’ll Land the Plane’ on Immigration’
After spending a week castigating a legislative plan addressing illegal immigration, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday adopted a more conciliatory tone as he laid out his proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. DeSantis has been locked in a fierce battle with House...
DeSantis confident dispute with Florida GOP leaders will soon be resolved
Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed confidence on Monday that his ongoing dispute with Florida’s Republican legislative leadership over the state’s proposed immigration reform bill will soon be resolved. "We've had great discussions," the governor said. "I don't necessarily...
Mangrove Property Insurance secures top financial rating as it enters Florida market
Mangrove Property Insurance Company received a Financial Stability Rating of 'A, Exceptional,' from Demotech, Inc., signaling strong financial footing as it enters Florida’s property insurance market. The rating, announced Monday, reflects Mangrove’s perceived ability...
Lockheed Martin to build new facility in Florida, creating 300 jobs
Lockheed Martin announced plans on Friday to build a new 225,000 square foot facility in Titusville as part of a $383 million contract modification with the U.S. Navy to upgrade the Trident II D5 missile. The new site will manufacture components for the Trident II D5...
DeSantis to Take Fight to GOP Primaries
Upping the ante in an increasingly acrimonious feud with House and Senate Republican leaders over immigration issues, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday vowed to channel “huge sums” of money to candidates he backs in next year’s GOP gubernatorial and legislative primary...
Jim Hart: Protect Veteran-Owned Businesses Against Frivolous Litigation
As a member of our retired military community, I have immense empathy for those fighting on the front lines. I also know that many of my fellow United States veterans are currently working on the frontlines 24/7 to try and keep their businesses open every day. The...
House bill seeks to expand government liability, raise payout limits in lawsuits
A bill filed in the Florida House on Wednesday would raise the state’s sovereign immunity limits, expanding the financial liability of government entities in lawsuits and granting local governments greater authority to settle claims without legislative approval. House...
DeSantis Vows to Veto Immigration Bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday pledged to veto an immigration bill passed during a special legislative session Tuesday, triggering a potential showdown with Republican House and Senate leaders in a tug-of-war over efforts to carry out President Donald Trump’s agenda....
DeSantis: Florida’s TRUMP Act toothless
Florida lawmakers passed an immigration bill that was panned by Gov. Ron DeSantis and gaveled out of their special session on Tuesday. The Tackling and Reforming Unlawful Migration Policy Act – known by the acronym TRUMP Act – is sponsored by Sen. Joe Gruters,...
Legislative Leaders tweak ‘TRUMP Act’ following White House correspondence
State legislative leaders made revisions to the Tackling and Reforming Unlawful Migration Policy (TRUMP) Act on Tuesday following consultations with the Trump administration, aligning the bill more in line with federal immigration priorities. The changes, announced by...
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