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Republicans surge ahead in Florida early voting but Democrats plan to counter with ‘Souls to the Polls’ events

by Brian Burgess | Oct 28, 2024

As Florida heads into the final stretch of early voting before Election Day on November 5, Republicans have built a substantial lead in ballots cast, continuing a trend that has seen the GOP solidify its advantage across the Sunshine State. According to the latest...

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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...

Florida’s DeSantis says public safety is key to state’s economic success

by The Center Square | Aug 28, 2024

(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted Polk County's success in fighting crime on Wednesday. DeSantis said that the crime rate in Florida has reached a 50-year low because the Sunshine State allows law enforcement officers to do their jobs and...

University of Florida, Florida State University ranked among top public universities by Forbes

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 28, 2024

The University of Florida and Florida State University were ranked among the top public universities in the U.S. by Forbes, with UF placing fourth and FSU 22nd. The University of Florida (UF) and Florida State University (FSU) were ranked among the top public...

Injunction sought in ‘cultivated meat’ case

by News Service of Florida | Aug 28, 2024

A California-based company challenging a new Florida law that bans selling and manufacturing “cultivated meat” has asked a federal judge for a preliminary injunction against the law. UPSIDE Foods, Inc. on Friday filed a motion for a preliminary injunction as part of...

Critics call for parks plans to be ditched

by News Service of Florida | Aug 27, 2024

TALLAHASSEE — Environmentalists are seeking assurances that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has scrapped plans for a series of golf courses at Jonathan Dickinson State Park after a state spokeswoman said the proposal has been dropped. Audubon Florida, the Sierra...

Florida Chamber of Commerce highlights state’s economic growth amid looming challenges

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 27, 2024

The Florida Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Midyear Economic Report presents a mixed economic outlook, highlighting ongoing growth but cautioning against challenges like labor shortages, housing affordability, and the need for economic diversification. The Florida Chamber...

Polk County Schools spokesman can’t be bothered to inform public about school bus camera contract

by Brian Burgess | Aug 27, 2024

With controversy swirling over a school bus camera contract and the county set to start issuing traffic citations in September, Polk County Public Schools spokesman Kyle Kennedy refused to provide updated contract language and instead directed interested parties to...

Biden administration grants $5.7M to boost EV charging in Florida

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 27, 2024

The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that it awarded more than $5.7 million in grants to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Florida. The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that it allocated more than $5.7 million in grants within...

Florida officials predict higher tax revenues in coming months

by The Center Square | Aug 27, 2024

(The Center Square) — Florida officials predict tax revenues in the Sunshine State will continue to increase compared to last year's numbers. The Office of Economic & Demographic Research held a revenue estimating conference on Aug. 23 and predicted general...

USDA allocates $12.1 million to Florida farmers for Hurricane Debby losses

by Caden DeLisa | Aug 27, 2024

The USDA announced $12.1 million in indemnity payments to Florida farmers for hurricane-related losses under the Hurricane Insurance Protection-Wind Index program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last Friday that Florida farmers affected by...

Audit report recommends changes to Florida’s property insurer of last resort

by The Center Square | Aug 26, 2024

(The Center Square) —The Florida Auditor General recently released an audit report on the state-owned Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and made several recommendations to improve customer service while ensuring it remains fiscally buoyant. The insurer covers...

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