Florida boasts record visitor third quarter numbers despite inflation, hurricanes

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Florida boasts record visitor third quarter numbers despite inflation, hurricanes

by Steve Wilson | The Center Square | Nov 12, 2024

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...

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Trump’s cabinet choices – and rumors – spark political stampede in Florida

by Brian Burgess | Nov 12, 2024

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?

by Brian Burgess | Nov 4, 2024

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

by Don Brown | Nov 3, 2024

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

by Jim Kallinger | Nov 1, 2024

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

by Brian Burgess | Oct 31, 2024

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

by Don Brown | Oct 30, 2024

Republicans surge ahead in Florida early voting but Democrats plan to counter with ‘Souls to the Polls’ events

by Brian Burgess | Oct 28, 2024

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?

by Brian Burgess | Oct 25, 2024

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,...

Democrat’s national woes put Debbie Mucarsel-Powell’s U.S. Senate race on ice

by Brian Burgess | Oct 22, 2024

For the past few months, there was a flicker of hope among Democrats nationwide—a glimmer that Vice President Kamala Harris might revive the party's fortunes and take the fight back to Donald Trump, a task she may yet succeed with, but not as easily as some national...

Senate District 3 debate highlights Parks’ struggles on key issues as Simon solidifies case for reelection

by Brian Burgess | Oct 16, 2024

After a contentious debate on Tuesday, business groups ripped Darryl Parks as an unserious candidate. In a heated debate for Florida's Senate District 3 seat, Democratic challenger Daryl Parks faced off against Republican incumbent Corey Simon, but the rhetorical duel...

Sheriff: Yes on Amendment 3 to protect lives and strengthen communities

by Sheriff Gordon Smith | Oct 16, 2024

As the Sheriff of Bradford County with nearly 40 years of experience in Florida law enforcement, I have seen firsthand the devastating effects that low-level marijuana possession charges can have on individuals and their families. This November, we have a unique...

Hurricane Helene damage estimate raised to $225 billion

by Capitolist Staff | Oct 15, 2024

AccuWeather has raised its damage estimate for Hurricane Helene to as much as $225 billion, citing widespread infrastructure destruction and economic losses across the southern Appalachians and southeastern U.S. Damage estimates for Hurricane Helene have risen to as...

Progressive estimates Milton losses

by News Service of Florida | Oct 15, 2024

The Progressive Corp. on Tuesday estimated it will face $325 million in losses from damage to vehicles in Hurricane Milton and up to $200 million in property-insurance losses and other costs. The insurer included the estimates in a filing with the U.S. Securities and...

Biden to visit Florida as storm recovery continues

by Capitolist Staff | Oct 11, 2024

President Joe Biden will visit Florida on Sunday to assess the damage from Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm that compounded ongoing recovery efforts from recent Hurricane Helene. President Joe Biden will travel to Florida on Sunday to assess the damage left by...

Analysis: Milton poses ‘threat’ to insurance market

by News Service of Florida | Oct 11, 2024

TALLAHASSEE — Hurricane Milton “poses a significant threat to the Florida property insurance market,” particularly for insurers that focus their business on the state, the financial-rating agency AM Best said in an analysis released Wednesday. Milton, which could slam...

Recovery ongoing in Florida from Milton

by The Center Square | Oct 11, 2024

(The Center Square) – Recovery in Florida continued Friday morning following Wednesday's overnight strike of Hurricane Milton that left 12 dead and millions without power. Reports vary on the number killed, from as low as eight to as many as 14. An estimated three...

Milton could lead to large evacuation

by News Service of Florida | Oct 7, 2024

TALLAHASSEE --- Florida has ramped up debris-removal efforts and recalled emergency workers who provided aid in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, as residents of Florida’s West Coast face another potentially major storm barreling through the deep, warm waters of...

Longshoremen end port strike after reaching potential deal

by The Center Square | Oct 4, 2024

(The Center Square) – Nearly 50,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association will return to work after the port workers' union reached a tentative contract agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance. "The International Longshoremen’s Association...

DeSantis issues orders to tackle port strike disruptions and hurricane Helene recovery

by Capitolist Staff | Oct 3, 2024

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued two executive orders and a directive to the DBPR to address supply chain issues caused by a port strike and support Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, including logistics assistance, election protection, and temporary housing provisions. Gov....

Florida Democratic Party expands “Take Back Local” initiative with 19 new candidates

by Caden DeLisa | Oct 3, 2024

The Florida Democratic Party has announced 19 candidates in its expanded "Take Back Local" initiative. The Florida Democratic Party on Thursday unveiled a list of 19 candidates running for local offices in its expanded "Take Back Local" initiative, part of a broader...

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