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The Art of the Dangled Carrot: Trump, DeSantis and Florida’s Vacant Senate Seat
Few people have demonstrated an ability to use leverage to make deals more than President-elect Donald Trump. He built his business career around the concept, and he's demonstrated that those skills can be ported to the political world just as easily. And while the...
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Florida’s Property Insurance Market: Progress or a Lucky Break?
Two narratives over the last few days underscore that Florida’s property insurance market is a complex beast, prone to rapid changes and ever-shifting fortunes. On one hand, we have claims that the market is making a significant recovery. On the other hand, Citizen's...
Tampa charities shine on International Volunteer Day, with help from Heritage Insurance
Corporate and nonprofit partnerships drive lasting impact, highlighting the power of volunteerism beyond a single day. International Volunteer Day brought a renewed wave of generosity to Tampa Bay on Thursday as community members rallied to support families, students,...
Exclusive: Florida lawmakers notch highlights and lowlights on Club for Growth report card
Top Republicans dominate rankings, but a pair of higher-scoring Democrats and lower-performing GOP lawmakers shake up expectations The Club for Growth Foundation’s 2024 Florida Economic Scorecard has revealed a sharp partisan divide in the state legislature’s approach...
The case for independent CRNA’s: Rural communities depend on them to deliver essential health care services
William L. SelfIn rural communities across America, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) play a vital role in delivering safe and effective care to patients. This month, as we observe National Rural Health Day on November 21, it is a good time to take a...
Despite increases in theft, here’s how Florida retailers say police are cracking down
Law enforcement investigators and teams are turning to advanced technology and community partnerships to dismantle organized theft rings across Florida. With retail theft in Florida and the nation surging over the past five years, and businesses estimating losses of...
Two military vets parachute into Gaetz, Waltz replacement contests, but big names loom
CD 1 and CD 6 primaries heat up as military contenders declare early, while several political heavyweights carefully plot their next moves The race to replace two prominent Florida Republicans in Congress is already heating up, with a mix of declared candidates and...
Florida’s job market weathers hurricanes; unemployment holds steady at 3.3 percent
Storm impacts drive job losses in key sectors, but year-over-year growth and low statewide unemployment highlight resilience Florida’s private-sector employment took a hit in October as the state faced the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. However, the...
Our Veterans Deserve Better Care and Greater Access to Healthcare
My husband is a combat-wounded veteran. My parents both served as Navy Corpsmen. November is a special month in our household. Governor DeSantis has declared Florida’s Veterans Appreciation Month and, along with the nation’s Veterans Day, provided an opportunity for...
Albritton announces State Senate appropriations chairs with education getting extra attention
After a major overhaul of the state's school choice policies last year, the incoming Florida Senate President has proposed a separate committee to examine Pre-K through 12th education Senate President Designate Ben Albritton unveiled his latest leadership assignments...
Trump nominates Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, with predictable reactions
If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Gaetz will be the most controversial Attorney General since Robert F. Kennedy In true Trumpian style, President-elect Donald Trump has turned the political landscape on its head yet again. His nomination of Florida Congressman Matt...
Update: Scott falls short, Thune wins Senate Majority leader post on second ballot
By design, the United States Senate doesn't follow the fickle whims of day-to-day politics, which could negate Rick Scott's rapidly growing momentum. Update: Scott has fallen short and was eliminated on the first ballot. Senator John Thune of South Dakota has been...
Florida posts record third quarter visitor numbers despite inflation, hurricanes
Domestic tourism fuels growth as air travel hits record highs, with Orlando leading in passenger traffic. (The Center Square) – Florida officials say 34.6 million visitors spent time in the Sunshine State in the third quarter of this year, eclipsing the previous third...
Trump’s cabinet choices – and rumors – spark political stampede in Florida
Florida’s GOP heavyweights are scrambling for seats at the political poker table — and with a potential Rubio appointment, it looks like DeSantis holds a few trump cards. Florida’s political landscape is rumbling as Donald Trump’s fresh Cabinet picks, or, at least...
Red tide rising in Florida, but will it lift other states?
A quick snapshot of what Florida political insiders and operatives are talking about with just over 24 hours to go before polls close nationwide. With early voting wrapped and many remaining Florida voters preparing to storm the polls tomorrow, the numbers show...
Florida’s Hurricane Dilemma: Time to Face the True Cost of Paradise
As a long-time Florida resident and former State Representative, I've witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of hurricanes on our beautiful state. From Andrew to Michael, these storms have reshaped our landscape, our economy, and our very way of life. Yet, despite...
Small business and local economies need more, not less litigation reform
Small businesses are the engine that keeps the Florida economy moving forward. They provide key services to their communities, employ full and part-time employees of almost every age and level of experience, and represent the foundation on which our great state is...
Tallahassee Democrat defends local Democrat leader, ignores extensive criminal driving record
Felony drug possession, drug possession misdemeanors, multiple failures to appear in court, careless driving, and driving on a suspended license are just a few of the things both Tallahassee Police and the Tallahassee Democrat ignored in their cover up of the Ryan Ray...
Florida’s Hurricane Dilemma: Time to Face the True Cost of Paradise
As a long-time Florida resident and former State Representative, I've witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of hurricanes on our beautiful state. From Andrew to Michael, these storms have reshaped our landscape, our economy, and our very way of life. Yet, despite...
Republicans surge ahead in Florida early voting but Democrats plan to counter with ‘Souls to the Polls’ events
As Florida heads into the final stretch of early voting before Election Day on November 5, Republicans have built a substantial lead in ballots cast, continuing a trend that has seen the GOP solidify its advantage across the Sunshine State. According to the latest...
Why did Tallahassee Police sweep a potential DUI under the rug for a top Leon County Democrat?
On the evening of February 8th, 2022, Tallahassee police officers responded to a call at a Circle K gas station, where they found Ryan Ray, an aide to City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow, passed out in the driver’s seat of a car. Body camera footage from the incident,...
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Learn about FIU's other top national rankings.
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AT&T plans to eliminate landline phone services in Florida, 19 states
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