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Governor Ron DeSantis joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to announce that all federally funded contracts for the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir have been fully executed, marking a major step forward in one of the most significant components of Everglades restoration. Under the…
Bills allowing the state to designate groups as “domestic terrorist organizations” and to require Florida voters after the 2026 election to prove their citizenship at the ballot box were sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk Tuesday. DeSantis has already indicated he will sign the elections…
Felons convicted of violent and sexual crimes won’t be released prior to sentencing under a bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday. The bill (HB 455) is called “Missy’s Law” after Melissa “Missy” Mogle, a Tallahassee 5-year-old allegedly killed by her stepfather, Daniel Spencer,…
The South Dade Senior High School wrestling team won another state championship on March 7 in Kissimmee, continuing one of the most successful runs in high school wrestling in the state of Florida. The Buccaneers captured the title at the Florida High School Athletic Association…
Florida’s burrowing owls are beginning their nesting season, and residents may soon notice the small, curious birds appearing in neighborhoods, parks, and even golf courses as they establish underground homes. As Florida’s population continues to grow, wildlife is increasingly adapting to live alongside people. According…
Florida residents may find themselves in new congressional voting districts if Gov. Ron DeSantis moves forward with his call for redistricting. On Jan. 7, DeSantis issued a proclamation announcing a special session of the Florida Legislature to address congressional redistricting. “Every Florida resident deserves to…
Republicans in the Florida House are working on ballot initiatives that would ask voters to overhaul the state’s property-tax system — and city leaders who rely on property taxes to fund services are beginning to express concern. When the Legislature convenes Jan. 13 for its…
Checks from Washington reimbursing Florida law enforcement agencies were handed out Tuesday amid praise from the state’s chief financial officer. “On behalf of the whole state of Florida, we are grateful for all the work you guys do in our communities keeping us safe,” CFO…
Amid the federal government shutdown, the State Department of Commerce did not release monthly unemployment figures as expected on Friday. The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census Bureau and Department of Labor are not updating labor market and employment information during the shutdown, leaving the…
Current and former Escambia County School Board members this week went to a federal appeals court as they continue seeking to be shielded from testifying in a long-running legal battle about removing or restricting access to books in school libraries. Lawyers filed a notice of…