Florida Department of Law Enforcement commissioner stepping down
Jim TurnerThe head of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is stepping down after 38 years with the agency. Commissioner Rick…
Read MoreDeSantis Leaves Insurance, Condo Session Up to Lawmakers
TALLAHASSEE — If Florida lawmakers hold a special session to deal with the troubled property-insurance market or to put additional…
Read MoreDeSantis Dives into Transgender Swimmer Debate
TALLAHASSEE --- Gov. Ron DeSantis waded further into gender politics Tuesday, issuing a proclamation that said a swimmer from Sarasota…
Read MoreFlorida lawmakers pass $112.1 billion budget to end session
Florida lawmakers passed a record $112.1 billion budget Monday to end a legislative session dominated by fierce debates about issues…
Read MoreAround-the-clock alligator hunting supported
TALLAHASSEE --- Wildlife officials agreed Wednesday to around-the-clock hours for alligator hunting but expressed some concerns about a new part…
Read MoreProperty tax breaks supported for police, teachers, military
TALLAHASSEE --- The Florida House on Thursday unanimously passed a proposal that would ask voters to increase homestead property-tax exemptions…
Read MoreBroadband expansion proposal sees changes in state legislature
TALLAHASSEE Lawmakers awaiting federal money scaled back a proposal Tuesday that would help broadband providers expand service to mostly…
Read MoreHouse passes $105.3 billion spending plan
TALLAHASSEE – What would be a record $105.3 billion spending plan bolstered by federal stimulus money was approved Wednesday by…
Read MoreState moves toward regaining jobs
As Florida posted its fourth consecutive week of slowing unemployment claims, Department of Economic Opportunity Secretary Dane Eagle said Thursday…
Read MoreGator hunts could get longer hours
TALLAHASSEE — Alligator hunting could become a 24/7 endeavor under a proposal going before Florida wildlife commissioners. The Florida Fish…
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