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Lawmakers Give Boost to ‘Schools of Hope’

Florida lawmakers Monday night passed a measure that could help expand charter schools known as “schools of hope,” as Republicans…

1 year ago

State Appeals Social Media Ruling

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier quickly appealed after a federal judge Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction blocking a…

1 year ago

Kamoutsas to Become Education Chief

The State Board of Education on Wednesday unanimously approved appointing Anastasios Kamoutsas, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ deputy chief of staff, as…

1 year ago

‘Rural Renaissance’ Will Have to Wait

TALLAHASSEE --- When lawmakers begin budget conference talks Tuesday, a couple of priorities of Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, and…

1 year ago

Hurricane Season Forecasted Above Normal

Three hurricanes in 66 days landed in Florida in 2024. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts 2025 in the…

1 year ago

Ohio Lawmakers Urged By Florida Governor To Support Congressional Term Limits

Citing his state as an example, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday urged lawmakers in Ohio to pass a joint…

1 year ago

DeSantis to Sign Fluoride Ban

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he will sign bills to prevent local governments from adding fluoride to water supplies and…

1 year ago

10 Big Issues in 2025 Session

Though they will have to return to Tallahassee to hammer out a budget, Florida lawmakers Friday night finished most of…

1 year ago

Lawmakers Pass Charter School Changes

Florida lawmakers Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would make a series of changes related to charter schools,…

1 year ago

Florida Jobless Claims Dip

First-time employment claims in Florida decreased slightly last week, with the U.S. Department of Labor estimating 5,660 claims were filed.…

1 year ago

Florida House Passes Expansive State Farm Bill

The Florida Legislature passed its farm bill this week that officials say could be the most expansive farm-related measure in…

1 year ago

Later School Start Times Erased

The Florida House on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill that would back away from a requirement aimed at…

1 year ago

Health Coverage for Farmers Passes

A proposal that would allow the Florida Farm Bureau to offer largely unregulated health coverage to farmers is headed to…

1 year ago

House Eyes $5 Billion Tax Package

The House on Tuesday put a new price-tag on its growing tax package, which differs from a Senate proposal. The…

1 year ago

Funeral Set for FSU Victim

A funeral will be held Friday for Tiru Chabba, who was one of two men killed last week during a…

1 year ago

House Passes Condo Law Changes

The Florida House on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a plan that aims, in part, to ease financial strains on condominium owners,…

1 year ago

Florida bill on utility relocations receives appropriations committee approval

A Florida measure that would decide what entity pays for the relocation of utilities in rights of way of roads…

1 year ago

House Passes ‘Park Preservation Act’

The Florida House made clear Wednesday it doesn’t want golf courses and resort-style lodges in state parks. House members unanimously…

2 years ago

State Parks Bill Advances in House

A bill aimed at preventing a return of efforts to build golf courses, pickleball courts and resorts in state parks…

2 years ago

Florida ranks 37th for energy affordability

According to a recent report by the American Legislative Exchange Council, Florida's energy affordability was ranked only 37th best, the…

2 years ago

Florida Senate wants to appropriate $200M to help struggling citrus industry

Florida Senate President Ben Albritton wants to spend $200 million to help the state's ailing citrus industry as it faces…

2 years ago

Citrus Estimates Tick Up

Florida’s struggling citrus industry got a little good news Tuesday with increased production estimates for the current growing season. While…

2 years ago

Senators Take Aim at Fluoride in Water

A Senate committee Tuesday approved a wide-ranging bill that includes preventing local governments from adding fluoride to water supplies. The…

2 years ago

Florida Senate committee approves National Guard tuition assistance plan bill

Spouses and children of Florida National Guard members could take advantage of an expanded tuition assistance program in a new…

2 years ago