by Caden DeLisa | Nov 27, 2023
The New College Foundation in Florida has hired Ballard Partners, a leading lobbying firm, to assist in federal education and infrastructure legislation. The college seeks $400 million in state funding over five years, which would result in a higher-than-typical...
by Brian Burgess | Nov 27, 2023
New real estate data shows Florida cities like West Palm Beach and Orlando posting increases in new home listings, contrasting with national trends. But Jacksonville led the nation last month in canceled home purchase agreements – pending real estate deals that...
by Brian Burgess | Nov 26, 2023
As the 2024 Iowa Caucus looms, the political landscape – complicated by the calendar – presents formidable challenges for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. With Donald Trump appearing nearly unbeatable in virtually every state or national poll,...
by News Service of Florida | Nov 22, 2023
USF’s National Students for Justice in Palestine sues Gov. DeSantis over an order to disband the group, alleging First Amendment violations. The lawsuit challenges a state anti-terrorism law application, seeking to overturn the university chancellor’s...
by Michael Peters | Nov 22, 2023
Recent news reports reveal that the supply of houses for sale is much lower than the demand, and that this problem is accelerating. The problem is due in part to the fact that interest rates are over 7 percent, and people are not selling their existing homes because a...
by Brian Burgess | Nov 21, 2023
Even in Florida, temperatures this time of year are a bit cooler, though ‘winter’ usually only lasts a few weeks. Even so, Congressman Max Frost has been engaged in an effort to turn up the heat by lighting matches under Governor Ron DeSantis on the topic...
by Caden DeLisa | Nov 21, 2023
Florida Commerce announced the approval of its Action Plan for Hurricane Ian Recovery by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, overseeing $910 million in funding. The plan prioritizes housing rehabilitation, with funds allocated for hazard mitigation...
by Bill Herrle | Nov 21, 2023
By now, Florida businesses should have received letters from their landlords saying the taxes on their commercial rents and leases will be cut by 1 percent on Friday, Dec. 1. My organization, the National Federation of Independent Business, strongly supported the 2023...
by Brian Burgess | Nov 20, 2023
Florida has emerged as a national hotspot for illegal vaping products from China. The Florida Retail Federation is calling for more coordination with the federal Food and Drug Administration to aid in enforcement. Recent FDA crackdown efforts have targeted South...
by Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | Nov 20, 2023
Aerospace industry leaders urge Florida lawmakers to streamline local regulations, expand worker pools, and increase dock space at Port Canaveral to support growing space operations. Blue Origin and SpaceX emphasize the need for additional infrastructure at the port...
