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Recovery ongoing in Florida from Milton

by The Center Square | Oct 11, 2024

(The Center Square) – Recovery in Florida continued Friday morning following Wednesday's overnight strike of Hurricane Milton that left 12 dead and millions without power. Reports vary on the number killed, from as low as eight to as many as 14. An estimated three...

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U.S. Sugar backed in boiler rule case

by News Service of Florida | Sep 4, 2024

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

by Brian Burgess | Sep 3, 2024

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

by Caden DeLisa | Sep 3, 2024

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

by News Service of Florida | Sep 3, 2024

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

by Caden DeLisa | Sep 3, 2024

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

by The Center Square | Sep 3, 2024

(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

by Caden DeLisa | Sep 2, 2024

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...

Trump pledges ‘no’ vote on Florida abortion initiative

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 30, 2024

Former President Donald Trump on Friday announced his opposition to a ballot initiative aimed at enshrining abortion rights up to fetal viability in the Florida constitution. Former President Donald Trump announced Friday that he plans to vote against Amendment 4, a...

Weekly Roundup: Putting Out Fires and Fanning Flame Wars

by News Service of Florida | Aug 30, 2024

TALLAHASSEE — August came to a close with Gov. Ron DeSantis trying to douse a growing uproar about adding amenities such as golf to award-winning state parks. The week ended as animosity between the governor’s office and Rep. Randy Fine, a Brevard County Republican,...

Florida’s public sector labor laws earn high marks

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 30, 2024

Florida's public sector labor laws were rated among the most effective in the nation by the Commonwealth Foundation, rising from a "C" to an "A" due to legislative reforms. Florida's public sector labor laws were recognized this week as some of the most effective in...

Federal court halts rule granting collective bargaining to H-2A workers, siding with Florida and 16 states

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 30, 2024

A federal court blocked a Department of Labor rule extending collective bargaining rights to H-2A visa workers, siding with Florida and 16 other states that argued the DOL exceeded its authority. A federal court issued a preliminary injunction this week against a...

Report: Rep. Carolina Amesty arrested on felony charges

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 29, 2024

Florida State Representative Carolina Amesty was arrested on felony charges related to forgery and notary misconduct following an FDLE investigation into her previous role at Central Christian University. State Representative Carolina Amesty, a Republican representing...

Major publishers sue over law leading to book removals

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 29, 2024

A group of major book publishers, including Penguin Random House and HarperCollins, filed a federal lawsuit against Florida's House Bill 1069, arguing that the law's vague and broad restrictions on literary content have led to unconstitutional book removals. Some of...

Florida voters show strong support for marijuana legalization

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 29, 2024

A new poll from the James Madison Institute shows that 64 percent of Florida voters support legalizing recreational marijuana through Amendment 3, with strong backing across various demographics. Florida voters are showing strong support for legalized recreational...

Rick Scott leads Mucarsel-Powell by 6 points in Senate race

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 29, 2024

A James Madison Institute poll shows U.S. Senator Rick Scott leading Democratic challenger Debbie Mucarsel-Powell by six points in Florida's 2024 Senate race, with 49 percent support among likely voters. United States Senator Rick Scott holds a six-point lead over...

Florida delegation demands Cuban Communist officials, ‘evil dictators’ be denied entry

by The Center Square | Aug 29, 2024

(The Center Square) – Members of Florida’s Republican congressional delegation are demanding answers from the Biden-Harris administration as to why a Cuban Communist Party official was allowed into the U.S. in violation of federal law. Another delegation led by...

Pew analysis questions sustainability of Florida’s pandemic-era tax revenue boost

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 29, 2024

Florida's pandemic-era tax revenue surge, driven by temporary factors like federal aid and consumer behavior shifts, raises concerns about the sustainability of this growth as spending patterns normalize, according to a Pew analysis. Florida experienced a surge in tax...

Quiet passage of HB 781 could hold the key to state park development mystery

by Brian Burgess and Caden DeLisa | Aug 28, 2024

Despite widespread political outcry, both Republicans and Democrats voted almost unanimously in favor of a new law allowing unsolicited public-private partnerships. The law could be relied on to streamline projects similar to the controversial Tuskegee Dunes project....

“Back to the drawing board”: DeSantis calls off park development proposals

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 28, 2024

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that plans to develop golf courses, pickleball courts, and hotels in Florida’s state parks have been withdrawn after significant public and political opposition. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that plans to develop golf courses, pickleball...

Visit Florida to seek funding boost

by News Service of Florida | Aug 28, 2024

After receiving $80 million in this year’s budget, Florida’s tourism-marketing agency plans to ask for an increase in state funding during the 2025 legislative session. “We did quite well this year with $80 million, but we're going to continue to push for that $100...

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