by Caden DeLisa | May 24, 2023
Spanish architecture materials producer Cosentino Group plans to expand manufacturing operations to North America with a move to Jacksonville. Jacksonville was chosen due to its proximity to key infrastructure, ports, railroads, and expansion opportunities. The...
by Brian Burgess | May 24, 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expected to announce his candidacy for the 2024 presidential race on Twitter during a conversation with Elon Musk. DeSantis utilizes social media and conservative media appearances, following Trump’s successful tactics. DeSantis...
by Caden DeLisa | May 23, 2023
State leaders and organizations are pushing back against the NAACP’s travel advisory against Florida, calling it a political stunt and unfair targeting. The organization issued the warning on Saturday, claiming the state has become “openly hostile toward...
by Caden DeLisa | May 23, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Meredith Sasso as a justice on the Florida Supreme Court, making her his fifth appointment since taking office in 2018. Sasso currently serves as Chief Judge at the Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal and previously held positions...
by Caden DeLisa | May 23, 2023
34 state lawmakers in Florida achieved perfect scores in the 2023 Florida Education Report Card. The “Honor Roll” list included 31 Republicans and three Democrats who passed significant education legislation. Four Democrats received the lowest grade of...
by Caden DeLisa | May 23, 2023
Chinese residents in Florida and a real estate brokerage primarily serving Chinese clientele have filed a joint lawsuit against the state over a law that restricts property acquisition near critical infrastructure and military installations. The lawsuit argues that...
by Brian Burgess | May 23, 2023
Despite its reputation for high-profile disasters, Florida ranks just 26th nationally in the total number of federally declared disasters from 2011 to 2021 While Florida experiences fewer disasters overall, the size of its storms results in substantial financial...
by Brian Burgess | May 23, 2023
With the school year drawing to a close, parents are already looking ahead to the changes coming during the 2023-2024 academic year. Education Savings Accounts and universal school vouchers will be available to all students. The application period for vouchers and...
by News Service of Florida | May 23, 2023
Florida Power & Light (FPL) has requested a reduction in the fuel portion of customers’ bills by $256 million due to lower natural gas costs. If approved by the state Public Service Commission, this would be the third rate reduction for FPL customers in...
by Caden DeLisa | May 22, 2023
Florida’s sixteen seaports contributed $117.6 billion to the state’s GDP, accounting for 13.3% of the overall GDP in 2022. The ports received a record-breaking 112.5 million tons of cargo, supporting 900,000 jobs across the state. Florida’s cruise industry...
