The Capitolist
  • About
  • 2022 Ad Rates
  • Contact
Select Page
5am Update: Naples, Sarasota bracing for 140 mph winds at impact

5am Update: Naples, Sarasota bracing for 140 mph winds at impact

by Caden DeLisa | Sep 27, 2022

Hurricane Ian will make landfall today as a Category 4 storm with 140 mph winds The National Hurricane Center projects the worst storm surge to hit between Naples and Sarasota, with landfall projected near Venice, FL Much of the state will experience outages of power...
What is the Everglades Foundation hiding? The Capitolist files motion to unseal secret documents

What is the Everglades Foundation hiding? The Capitolist files motion to unseal secret documents

by Brian Burgess | Jul 19, 2022

A motion to intervene and unseal all currently sealed judiciary records was filed by The Capitolist in the case of the Everglades Foundation v. Thomas Van Lent On April 6, 2022, the Everglades Foundation filed a lawsuit against Van Lent, their former chief scientist,...
Laura DiBella becomes first female Secretary of Commerce in the state’s history, appointed as Enterprise Florida CEO and President

Laura DiBella becomes first female Secretary of Commerce in the state’s history, appointed as Enterprise Florida CEO and President

by Caden DeLisa | Feb 6, 2023

Laura DiBella has been approved as Enterprise Florida’s next President and CEO. She will also serve as Florida’s Secretary of Commerce, becoming the first female Secretary of Commerce in the state’s history. DiBella previously served as Deputy...
Reedy Creek Improvement District bill details new name, Board of Supervisor appointment changes

Reedy Creek Improvement District bill details new name, Board of Supervisor appointment changes

by Caden DeLisa | Feb 6, 2023

A new bill has been filed to change the name of Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District to the “Central Florida Tourism Oversight District.” The legislation also outlines a new method of selecting the district’s Board of Supervisors, with...
House Democrats oppose permit-less carry bill ahead of special session

House Democrats oppose permit-less carry bill ahead of special session

by Caden DeLisa | Feb 6, 2023

State Democrats made statements in opposition to House Bill 543 on Monday, which would allow residents to carry firearms without a permit. They argued that the measure would undermine public safety by eliminating background checks and training requirements for gun...
The party rolls on: chair election sets the stage for future of the Florida Democratic Party

The party rolls on: chair election sets the stage for future of the Florida Democratic Party

by Caden DeLisa | Feb 6, 2023

The Florida Democratic Party is facing a crossroads in 2023 after significant losses in the midterm elections and a need to reclaim political power in the state government. Republicans hold a supermajority in both the state House and Senate, with record-breaking...
December data shows Miami is worst major metro in nation for high mortgage interest rates

December data shows Miami is worst major metro in nation for high mortgage interest rates

by Brian Burgess | Feb 6, 2023

As two of the largest metro areas in the nation, Miami and Tampa scored in the national top 20 list in December for total mortgage origination volume – but still far down from previous months. Among all major metro areas, Miami had the highest average mortgage...
DeSantis easily chowed down on New College, but Disney’s Reedy Creek is a porterhouse steak

DeSantis easily chowed down on New College, but Disney’s Reedy Creek is a porterhouse steak

by Brian Burgess | Feb 5, 2023

Over the last month, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has changed the trajectory of money-losing New College of Florida. The plan is already in motion, moving the school away from its meandering journey into left-wing academic experimentation and toward what the...
DeSantis Admin strips liquor license from Orlando Philharmonic Plaza Foundation, alleging sexually-charged show had kids present

DeSantis Admin strips liquor license from Orlando Philharmonic Plaza Foundation, alleging sexually-charged show had kids present

by Brian Burgess | Feb 4, 2023

The DeSantis Administration has revoked the liquor license of the Orlando Philharmonic Plaza Foundation, a non-profit group that operates a performance venue in the city. A six-count administrative complaint filed by state regulators alleges that the foundation...
Florida lawmakers to convene in special session next week; Disney, illegal immigration, NIL policy targeted

Florida lawmakers to convene in special session next week; Disney, illegal immigration, NIL policy targeted

by Caden DeLisa | Feb 3, 2023

Florida State lawmakers have been called for a special session starting February 6th, targeting issues that “warrant attention” ahead of the Regular Session. One of the main items on the legislative agenda is the abolition of Disney’s Reedy Creek...
Proposed $114.8 billion state budget outlines increased education spending

Proposed $114.8 billion state budget outlines increased education spending

by Caden DeLisa | Feb 3, 2023

Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed a $114.8 billion state budget for FY 2023-24, with a focus on K-12 education, receiving a record high of $26 billion. The budget includes a $1 billion increase in comprehensive education funding for raising average teacher salaries and...
Potential ransomware attack hits Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

Potential ransomware attack hits Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare

by Caden DeLisa | Feb 3, 2023

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare has been targeted by a possible ransomware attack Thursday night. As a precautionary measure, the hospital took all of its IT systems offline.  Non-emergency surgeries have been rescheduled and the hospital is diverting EMS patients to...
« Older Entries
 

Most Read Stories

  • DeSantis Admin strips liquor license from Orlando Philharmonic Plaza Foundation, alleging sexually-charged show had kids present
    DeSantis Admin strips liquor license from Orlando Philharmonic Plaza Foundation, alleging sexually-charged show had kids present
  • DeSantis easily chowed down on New College, but Disney's Reedy Creek is a porterhouse steak
    DeSantis easily chowed down on New College, but Disney's Reedy Creek is a porterhouse steak
  • DeSantis Administration highlights "shockingly wasteful" DEI spending at Florida universities
    DeSantis Administration highlights "shockingly wasteful" DEI spending at Florida universities
  • The party rolls on: chair election sets the stage for future of the Florida Democratic Party
    The party rolls on: chair election sets the stage for future of the Florida Democratic Party
  • Potential ransomware attack hits Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
    Potential ransomware attack hits Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
 

Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress