by The Center Square | Jul 25, 2024
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody announced civil and criminal court victories, including guilty pleas and settlements, against members of Antifa and Jane’s Revenge for vandalizing crisis pregnancy centers. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Thursday...
by News Service of Florida | Jul 25, 2024
The Florida State Board of Education approved a plan allowing high school athletes to earn money through name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals, while emphasizing the need for protections to prevent exploitation and ensure compliance with strict guidelines. High school...
by Caden DeLisa | Jul 24, 2024
Support for Amendment 3, the Florida ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana, has slightly diminished to 64 percent, but still remains above the threshold needed for passage. Support for Amendment 3, the ballot initiative to legalize recreational...
by Caden DeLisa | Jul 24, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis called for reforms in college athletics, advocating for fair compensation for athletes through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies and proposing regulatory enhancements to manage the transfer portal system to maintain stability in sports. Gov....
by Isabella Brown | Jul 24, 2024
Florida schools saw improvements in their grades, with a 6-percentage composite point increase in “A” grades, 64 percent earning “A” or “B” grades, and fewer schools receiving “D” or “F” grades, according to...
by Caden DeLisa | Jul 24, 2024
Ballard Partners opened a new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, led by Jasmine Zaki, to extend counsel and advocacy services across the Middle East and North Africa region. Florida-based Ballard Partners announced the opening of its new office in Riyadh,...
by News Service of Florida | Jul 24, 2024
An appeals court ruled on Wednesday that part of a 2023 Florida law altering pretrial release conditions for people accused of certain crimes is unconstitutional, as it infringes on the Florida Supreme Court’s authority over procedural rules. An appeals court...
by Caden DeLisa | Jul 24, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a $7.2 million investment on Wednesday to establish a semiconductor, AI, and machine learning training lab at St. Petersburg College as part of Florida’s broader strategy to lead in workforce education and reduce reliance on overseas...
by The Center Square | Jul 24, 2024
At the Florida Sheriffs’ Association Summer Conference, Gov. Ron DeSantis emphasized Florida’s firm stance on crime prevention, contrasting it with other states that have reduced police funding and enacted policies he believes enable criminal activity....
by Caden DeLisa | Jul 23, 2024
Former University of Florida President Kent Fuchs will serve as interim president following the resignation of current President Ben Sasse. Former University of Florida (UF) President Kent Fuchs has agreed to serve as interim president of the institution, as stated by...
