by Capitolist Staff | Jul 13, 2025
Florida’s State University System Board of Governors on Friday approved the creation of a new nonprofit accreditor for public higher education, advancing a multi-state effort to offer an alternative to the existing accreditation system used by most public colleges and...
by The Center Square | Jul 13, 2025
Rescue and recovery personnel from 13 states are assisting Texas with recovery efforts in the aftermath of a deadly July 4 flash flood event that killed at least 119, with at least 173 reported missing. Both Republican and Democratic governors have sent help to Texas...
by Capitolist Staff | Jul 10, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Thursday that his office has launched an investigation into Robinhood Crypto and issued a subpoena seeking internal documents related to the platform’s cryptocurrency trading practices. The investigation stems from...
by The Center Square | Jul 10, 2025
A survey by Florida’s small business advocacy group says owners retained nearly the same level of optimism in June as in May. The monthly Florida National Federation of Independent Businesses Optimism Index edged down 0.2 of a point to 98.6, which is slightly...
by Capitolist Staff | Jul 10, 2025
A group of Democratic lawmakers is asking the Florida Supreme Court to intervene after they were blocked from entering a new state-run migrant detention center, alleging Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration violated state law and overstepped constitutional...
by Capitolist Staff | Jul 9, 2025
Former U.S. Rep. David Jolly received endorsements Wednesday from three former Democratic members of Congress as he continues his campaign for governor in 2026. The endorsements came from Gwen Graham, Donna Shalala and Karen Thurman, all of whom cited Jolly’s...
by The Center Square | Jul 9, 2025
The Key West City Commission voted this week to retain its 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after being threatened with legal action by state officials. The commission voted 4-2 on Tuesday night at a specially-called meeting to approve...
by Capitolist Staff | Jul 8, 2025
Floridians should brace for higher prices on everything from homes to groceries as a result of newly imposed federal tariffs, according to a report released Tuesday by Florida TaxWatch. The report focuses on a 10 percent blanket tariff the federal government announced...
by Capitolist Staff | Jul 8, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed an executive order re-designating and expanding the Northwest Rural Area of Opportunity, a regional economic development zone aimed at encouraging investment and job creation in economically distressed communities across the Florida...
by Capitolist Staff | Jul 7, 2025
Rep. Toby Overdorf is making a bid for the Florida Senate, filing paperwork last week and formally launching his campaign Monday to succeed term-limited Sen. Gayle Harrell in District 31. The Palm City Republican, who has represented parts of the Treasure Coast in the...
