by Caden DeLisa | May 14, 2024
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has endorsed Mike Haridopolos for Congress, praising his conservative leadership and experience, as Haridopolos aims to succeed the retiring Rep. Bill Posey in Florida’s 8th Congressional District. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has...
by Andrew Powell | The Center Square | May 14, 2024
Florida will enhance its efforts to combat human trafficking through newly signed legislation that mandates awareness signage in high-risk areas, increases penalties for non-compliance, and imposes stricter regulations on businesses to ensure they do not use coerced...
by News Service of Florida | May 14, 2024
A new $5 million statewide ad campaign featuring mothers, law-enforcement officers, and veterans aims to boost support for a proposed constitutional amendment for the recreational use of marijuana in Florida, with four ads running across multiple platforms emphasizing...
by Caden DeLisa | May 13, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an Executive Order on Monday expanding the state of emergency to 15 additional counties in North Florida following Friday’s severe tornadoes and storms. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday issued an Executive Order that expands the ongoing...
by Andrew Powell | The Center Square | May 13, 2024
A report by The James Madison Institute finds that artificial intelligence can streamline Florida’s state government operations and improve service delivery, though it raises concerns about job impacts, privacy, and cybersecurity. A report on artificial...
by News Service of Florida | May 13, 2024
The Florida High School Athletic Association’s Board of Directors will discuss potential bylaw changes to allow high school athletes to profit from endorsement deals, similar to the NIL laws in collegiate sports. The Florida High School Athletic Association’s Board of...
by Caden DeLisa | May 13, 2024
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson has issued an Emergency Rule to enhance restrictions on cattle importation, aiming to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) into the state by enforcing specific testing and movement requirements...
by Caden DeLisa | May 13, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Friday that introduces changes to Citizens Property Insurance Corporation by allowing surplus lines insurers to take over certain policies, simplifying flood insurance requirements, and consolidating accounts to improve...
by Caden DeLisa | May 13, 2024
U.S. Senator Rick Scott has secured the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Business for his re-election campaign, as the organization lauded his support for the small business sector. U.S. Senator Rick Scott has secured the endorsement of the...
by Caden DeLisa | May 13, 2024
A Florida Chamber of Commerce poll indicates that 74 percent of Floridians support a constitutional amendment to enshrine fishing and hunting as a fundamental public right, surpassing the 60 percent threshold needed for its passage in November. A majority of...
