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Sens. Rick Scott, Marco Rubio endorse Laurel Lee for re-election despite Trump’s call for ousting
Florida Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio endorsed Congresswoman Laurel Lee for re-election in Florida’s 15th Congressional District, despite former President Donald Trump’s recent calls for her ousting. U.S. Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio on Thursday endorsed...
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Florida Polytechnic University Trustees select Dr. Devin Stephenson to serve as institution’s next President in tight vote
The Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees voted to elect Dr. Devin Stephenson as the institution's next President by a 7-6 vote, against points of contention surrounding whether the president should have a traditional STEM background. Florida Polytechnic...
Pandemic put hurt on sports programs
The COVID-19 pandemic's restrictions on fan attendance significantly reduced the economic effectiveness of Florida's sports-related grant programs, leading to negative returns on larger incentives linked to publicly funded stadiums and arenas. Fewer fans during the...
Report: Rays’ stadium, development district to exceed initial cost estimates
A report by Florida TaxWatch indicates that the proposed new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays could cost local taxpayers approximately $2.4 billion, surpassing the initially projected $600 million, due to additional expenses such as infrastructure and lost revenues. A...
Florida Bar Exam passage rate sees dip; Florida International University emerges as top performer
Florida's Bar Exam passage rate for first-time test takers fell to 56.3 percent in February 2024, a decline from 71.6 percent in July 2023, with FIU leading with an 82.6 percent pass rate among state law schools. Florida’s Bar Exam passage rate fell by 15.3 percentage...
Marijuana referendum won’t help Biden in Florida, undecided pot users breaking for Trump 3 to 1
A new national poll of cannabis users contained some surprising results with particular ramifications in Florida, where a November ballot referendum will help shape the outcome of the presidential election. The poll found that a notable number of cannabis users who...
AHCA announces Medicaid Managed Care contract winners
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) announced on Friday that it will award contracts to five healthcare organizations for the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Program. The selected firms include Florida Community Care, which will cover Regions A,...
Florida temporarily bans import of cattle at risk for avian influenza
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson issued an emergency rule to ban the import of cattle exposed to or infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson issued an emergency rule on Friday to prevent the...
Rep. Spencer Roach announces he will not seek reelection
Republican Rep. Spencer Roach announced he will not seek reelection to the Florida House of Representatives, where he has served since 2018. Republican Rep. Spencer Roach announced on Friday that he will not seek reelection to the Florida House of Representatives....
Citizen review boards nixed under DeSantis-authorized legislation
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Friday that restricts civilian oversight boards from conducting their own investigations into police misconduct, only permitting them to review internal police findings, and bans them from summoning officers for testimony. Gov....
Corcoran to get $200K in incentive pay
Richard Corcoran, President of New College of Florida, will receive $200,000 in incentive pay following a performance evaluation by the school's Board of Trustees. New College of Florida President Richard Corcoran will receive $200,000 in incentive pay after the...
Florida Policy Project: expand housing voucher programs to remedy affordable housing scarcity
In a report published this month, the Florida Policy Project advocates for the expansion and enhancement of housing voucher programs to help more families afford housing against the backdrop of rising costs and regulatory challenges. Amid an ongoing influx of...
Florida GOP raises more than $3.5 million in first financial quarter
The Republican Party of Florida raised more than $3.5 million in the first quarter of 2024, outpacing the Florida Democratic Party. The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) announced on Thursday that it raised more than $3.5 million through the first financial quarter...
Citrus forecast takes a hit
The U.S. Department of Agriculture revised down its production estimates for Florida's orange and grapefruit crops for the 2023-2024 season. Florida’s citrus industry got some bitter news Thursday as it enters the final months of the 2023-2024 growing season. The U.S....
Florida tax collectors’ losing fight puts bond validations and homeowners at risk
Florida voters should pay attention to who is running for tax collector this November because tax collectors around the State are losing an expensive litigation battle—footed by taxpayers—that threatens to send the Florida public bond market into turmoil. In a saga...
Republican AGs investigate investment company over anti-Israel policies
A coalition of Republican attorneys general, led by Florida's Ashley Moody, has initiated an investigation into MSCI over allegations of implementing BDS policies against Israel. A coalition of Republican attorneys general has launched an investigation into MSCI, a...
Poll: Sen. Rick Scott leads Debbie Mucarsel-Powell; economy still at forefront of voter minds
An Emerson College poll published on Thursday shows Sen. Rick Scott leading in the race for reelection in November, with economic concerns dominating Florida voters' priorities. A poll conducted by Emerson College and published on Thursday gives Sen. Rick Scott an...
Triumph Gulf Coast approves $98.45M for FSU’s aerospace initiative
The Triumph Gulf Coast Board of Directors approved a $98.45 million funding contract for a Florida State University project aimed at advancing aerospace and manufacturing technologies in Panama City. The Triumph Gulf Coast Board of Directors on Wednesday officially...
Federal suit filed against Florida Senate map for alleged racial bias
Five Tampa Bay residents have filed a federal lawsuit against Florida Senate's redistricting map, claiming the 2022 redrawing of Senate Districts 16 and 18 constitutes racial gerrymandering in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment. A federal lawsuit has been filed by...
DeSantis signs measures to strengthen protections for minors, increase sex crime penalties
Gov. Ron DeSantis enacted laws on Wednesday to bolster protections for minors, toughen penalties for sex crimes, and improve offender tracking and support for at-risk youth. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed into law a suite of measures Monday aimed at...
Citizens Insurance touts policies leaving
Florida's insurance market shows signs of recovery as private insurers have taken over 390,000 policies from the state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corp. in the past two years. Private insurers pulled more than 275,000 policies last year from the state’s Citizens...
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