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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…
The suspect in the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk disclosed details of the assassination on a social media site, and the House oversight committee is calling for the CEOs of select online platforms to testify on the sites being used as radicalization tools.…
Saying the case has “significant implications for home construction and the economy,” home builders and the septic-system industry this week backed the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in its appeal of a federal judge’s decision that required additional steps to protect manatees in the northern…
Gasoline prices fell in Florida last week, with motorists Monday paying an average of $2.94 a gallon for regular unleaded, down from $3.09 a week earlier, according to AAA. For several months, Florida’s average price had been fluctuating about 15 cents a week in either…
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has operated a power plant in Fort Lauderdale since 1927. Originally known as the “superpower plant” and now called the Dania Beach Clean Energy Center, FPL’s first power plant has remained a symbol of innovation and reliability for nearly…
TALLAHASSEE — Attorney General James Uthmeier and Secretary of State Cord Byrd this week asked a federal appeals court to allow the state to at least temporarily enforce a law that would prevent non-Florida residents and non-U.S. citizens from collecting ballot-initiative petitions while a legal…
The Trump administration Monday argued a federal appeals court should overturn a district judge’s ruling that blocked a new Florida law targeting undocumented immigrants who enter the state. U.S. Department of Justice attorneys filed a 33-page brief backing the state’s appeal of a preliminary injunction…
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Mark A. Schafer, Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command South, was promoted to the rank of Rear Admiral (Upper Half) in a ceremony held June 13th. This promotion signifies his advancement to a Two-Star Admiral, a rank signified by…
TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge has blocked a key part of a new law that imposed additional restrictions on the state’s ballot-initiative process, saying a ban on non-Florida residents and non-U.S. citizens collecting and delivering petitions “imposes a severe burden on political expression that the…
A report released on Tuesday says Florida consumers could see big impacts from tariffs levied on imports by President Donald Trump’s administration. According to the report by the nonprofit group Florida TaxWatch, the price of a newly-constructed home in Florida could increase by $10,000. Floridians…
The Florida Department of Education released its accountability scores for individual public schools and districts on Monday and no school district received a failing score. Grades for individual schools were also up, as the number of A-rated schools increased from 38% in 2024 to 44%…
For years, medical-marijuana companies in Florida have fiercely campaigned for stricter regulation of euphoria-inducing hemp products, which can be purchased at gas stations, retail stores and — now — liquor stores. The state has one of the most highly regulated medical-marijuana programs in the nation.…
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized the mobilization of up to 700 military personnel to support of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement efforts in Florida, Louisiana and Texas. Hegseth also is encouraging service members in their last six months of service to transition to…
Florida has achieved another first, this time a record more than 20,000 tons of invasive Burmese pythons have been removed by one conservation group alone. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida announced a record-breaking Burmese python research and removal season of 6,300 pounds of invasive snake.…
A divided federal appeals court Tuesday refused to halt a district judge’s order that requires the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to take steps to protect manatees in the northern Indian River Lagoon, including temporarily preventing new septic tanks in the area. A panel of…