by Capitolist Staff | Oct 7, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in 25 Florida counties Tuesday as Tropical Depression Nine approached the northern Gulf Coast and threatened parts of North Florida with heavy rain, flooding, high winds and storm surge. The order covers Baker, Bay,...
by Capitolist Staff | Oct 6, 2026
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is tracking a disturbance in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico that could move toward the Florida Panhandle and other parts of the northern Gulf Coast later this week. The system, designated AL92, had a 90% chance of developing into a...
by The Center Square | Oct 6, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has asked a court for a new temporary injunction against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman over ChatGPT. In filing the request September 28, Uthmeier said ChatGPT is unsafe and deceptive and is already harming Floridians, especially...
by Capitolist Staff | Oct 5, 2026
The University of Florida (UF) announced on Monday that it is establishing a permanent presence in Washington, D.C. through a $4.25 million real estate gift that will create a hub for students, faculty, university leaders and alumni near the U.S. Capitol. The...
by Capitolist Staff | Oct 5, 2026
Florida gas prices declined 29 cents over the past week, with the statewide average reaching $4.08 per gallon Sunday, according to AAA. The average price for regular unleaded gasoline has fallen 34 cents over the past nine days and is now at its lowest level in nearly...
by The Center Square | Oct 3, 2026
Florida Democrats reported a larger monthly gain in active voter registrations than Republicans as the Cook Political Report improved Democrats’ prospects in the governor’s race. The Florida Democratic Party said this is the first time “in years” that Democrats have...
by Capitolist Staff | Oct 2, 2026
Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky has approved an average 12.8% rate decrease for more than 120,000 renter’s insurance policies issued by American Modern Home Insurance Company, with the new rates taking effect this month, the Office of Insurance Regulation...
by Capitolist Staff | Oct 1, 2026
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) plans to establish a new campus in Miami backed by $2 billion from Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin, part of a $3 billion gift the university described as the largest individual donation in higher education history. The planned...
by The Center Square | Oct 1, 2026
The Florida Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case about the constitutionality of a state statute allowing Florida’s nonprofit insurer of last resort to require claims be decided before a state agency that adjudicates administrative disputes. The high court accepted...
by The Center Square | Sep 30, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis and his Cabinet approved the designation of over 100 organizations as domestic terrorist organizations in Florida. The label now covers antifa, the Council on American-Islamic Relations and CAIR-Florida, the Muslim Brotherhood and more. At his final...
