Florida Senate measure aimed at keeping churches open
Jim TurnerTALLAHASSEE --- After high-profile disputes in various parts of the country about shuttering churches during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Florida…
Read More10 things DeSantis wants in 2022 session
TALLAHASSEE - Gov. Ron DeSantis recently released a $99.7 billion budget blueprint for the 2022 legislative session and has touted…
Read MoreLong-term solutions sought for manatees
TALLAHASSEE - Wildlife officials said Wednesday an infusion of projects to improve water quality is a good start, as they…
Read MoreDeSantis signs bills on barring vaccine mandates
TALLAHASSEE Gov. Ron DeSantis quickly signed four bills into law Thursday from a special legislative session aimed primarily at…
Read MoreDrafts put new Congressional district in Central Florida
TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s new 28th U.S. House district would be planted in Central Florida, west of the Osceola County and…
Read MoreState Backs Limited Fishing of Goliath Grouper
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Wednesday backed limited fishing of goliath grouper.
Read MoreMinimum wage hike takes effect
Minimum wage workers in Florida will get a voter-approved pay boost this week. After just over 60 percent of voters…
Read MoreSenate kicks off redistricting process
TALLAHASSEE --- Senate Reapportionment Chairman Ray Rodrigues said Monday he wants the Florida Legislature to avoid the shadow process that…
Read MoreState unemployment claims at pre-pandemic level
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis says he anticipates “pretty good” July unemployment numbers, as a federal report Thursday showed that…
Read MoreCounty tourism outpaces state’s 2nd quarter rebound
Florida attracted 31.7 million visitors in the second quarter of this year, as the state continued to expand tourism-marketing efforts…
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