by Caden DeLisa | Oct 1, 2024
Florida’s consumer sentiment rose for the fourth consecutive month in September, driven by easing inflation and lower interest rates, though future optimism may be tempered by the economic impact of Hurricane Helene. Consumer sentiment in Florida increased for...
by News Service of Florida | Oct 1, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — Saying courts “must trust the people to decide what information is important to them,” a Leon County circuit judge Monday refused to issue a temporary injunction to block the state Agency for Health Administration from disseminating what critics call...
by Caden DeLisa | Oct 1, 2024
A poll of Florida’s Hispanic voters shows that the economy is their top concern ahead of the 2024 election, with Donald Trump holding a lead over Kamala Harris in the presidential race among the demographic. A poll released on Tuesday found that Florida’s...
by Caden DeLisa | Oct 1, 2024
Several Florida ports are facing potential disruptions due to a strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association, which could delay containerized cargo operations while cruise activities remain unaffected. Several Florida ports are facing potential...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 30, 2024
Florida Republicans are criticizing the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee’s multimillion-dollar ad campaign for Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, calling it ineffective and relying too heavily on out-of-state money. Florida Republicans are denouncing the...
by The Center Square | Sep 30, 2024
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says “we don’t have time for bureaucracy, we don’t have time for red tape” when it comes to businesses coming back to areas stricken by Hurricane Helene. In a news conference in Steinhatchee on Monday, DeSantis...
by The Center Square | Sep 30, 2024
(The Center Square) – Despite a direct strike by Category 4 Hurricane Helene, gas prices in Florida are down 17 cents or 8.2% compared to the previous month. According to the American Automobile Association, the price for a gallon of regular gasoline on Monday is...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 30, 2024
AccuWeather estimates Hurricane Helene caused $145 to $160 billion in damages, making it one of the costliest U.S. storms, with widespread damages reported across Florida and the southern Appalachians. A preliminary damage report estimates that Hurricane Helene caused...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 30, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis launched Operation Blue Ridge on Sunday, deploying Florida agencies to assist North Carolina and Tennessee with search and rescue, law enforcement, and infrastructure assessment following Hurricane Helene. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Sunday announced the...
by Regina Brown | Sep 30, 2024
In the past legislative session, a bill was filed to cap medical malpractice damages, specifically those damages that were related to pain and suffering. Unfortunately, that legislation failed, but in my opinion, it is time for someone to file that legislation again....
