Ted Deutch resigns from Congress to join the American Jewish Committee
U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch has resigned from Congress, marking an early [...]
Section of I-75 closed in Southwest Florida due to rising water
Because of rising water, a section of Interstate 75 between [...]
FEMA cuts red tape on federal flood insurance payments for Florida policyholders
CFO Jimmy Patronis said the funds are essential to helping [...]
Humane Society of Naples is ensuring displaced pets remain safe and cared for
The Humane Society of Naples (HSN) is hard at work [...]
Don CeSar reopens to guests following Hurricane Ian
The iconic pink beach resort did not sustain damage.The Don [...]
After Ian, the effects in Southwest Florida are everywhere
Hurricane Ian was over Southwest Florida for only a few hours. [...]
Hurricane Ian clears Florida, but hazards remain, long recovery awaits
Hurricane Ian has left Florida, but hazards from the damage [...]
Disney parks begins phased reopening Friday after Hurricane Ian
Walt Disney World Resort will begin a phased reopening Friday [...]
City of St. Pete lays out debris response
The City of St. Petersburg has announced a citywide debris [...]
Water tops St. Augustine sea walls as city, St. Johns County flood from Ian
It doesn’t take a lot to get water into the [...]
Hurricane Ian strikes hospital from above, below
Port Charlotte hospital faced challenges during height of storm.Hurricane Ian [...]
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.29.22
Good Thursday morning. The only thing we can say for [...]
Gov. DeSantis acknowledges flood claim concern as Ian cuts path across Florida
Some Florida residents in Hurricane Ian’s path could face a [...]
Gov. DeSantis ‘cautiously optimistic’ about Joe Biden hurricane help
For the second straight evening, Gov. Ron DeSantis gave President Joe Biden [...]
No immigration status scrutiny for those seeking Hurricane Ian relief
President Joe Biden is making the situation for anyone in [...]
More than 6,800 residents, patients transferred from health care facilities as Ian pummels the state
Nearly 6,900 residents living in nursing homes and assisted living [...]
Nassau County orders evacuations for Fernandina Beach, low-lying mainland
When it comes to storm surge, few places in Nassau [...]
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.28.22
Good Wednesday morning. As Hurricane Ian approaches, two state universities [...]
Florida braces for Ian’s arrival; ‘millions’ likely to be without power, Gov. Ron DeSantis says
Hurricane Ian continues to inch toward Florida and is already [...]
Gov. DeSantis lauds Joe Biden in chat with Sean Hannity
Proving that even the most partisan politics fall by the [...]
Florida officials say ‘time is now’ to evacuate for coastal residents in Ian’s path
Residents in Southwest Florida, the Tampa Bay region and along [...]
Teen interest in long-lasting birth control soars after Roe v. Wade ruling
Sixteen-year-old Adismarys Abreu had been discussing a long-lasting birth control [...]
Hillsborough Co. officials expand mandatory evacuation order
Hillsborough County officials have expanded its mandatory evacuation order to [...]
As Ian bears down, campaigning continues for Marco Rubio and Val Demings
Storm prep stops a lot of campaign messaging. But not [...]
Citrus County braces for potential ‘catastrophic’ flooding from Hurricane Ian
Citrus County prepared for the early fall arrival of Hurricane [...]
Hurricane Ian’s approach exposes Florida’s insurance crisis
Charlie Crist was on the attack Monday, ripping Gov. Ron [...]
Wengay Newton appointed to Florida Ethics Commission. Will it impact Jack Latvala’s case?
It’s out with one Democrat on the Florida Ethics Commission [...]
Public Service Commission cancels meetings ahead of Ian landfall
Among the canceled meetings was one to discuss controversial proposed [...]
USF cancels classes Monday-Thursday ahead of Tropical Storm Ian
Campuses remain open Monday.The University of South Florida (USF) has [...]
The Vogel Group, Holtzman Vogel expand in Tallahassee
Tori Deal, Chad Revis and Josh Pratt are coming aboard.The [...]
Karla Hernández thinks ‘more people should have paid attention’ before voting for migrant relocation fund
The Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor says that more scrutiny [...]
Democrats in Florida seek to win over Latinos on gun control
Annette Taddeo walked to a podium overlooking Miami’s Biscayne Bay [...]
Pride Center vandalized in Gainesville, Democrats blame GOP hateful rhetoric
Gainesville Police are seeking information on vandalization of the Pride [...]
Gov. Ron DeSantis urges Floridians to stay alert, prepare for Tropical Storm Ian
Forecasts now show the storm path for Tropical Storm Ian [...]
FPL dispatches teams to prepare for storm, encourages Floridians launch prep plans
Florida Power & Light dispatched teams to trim trees in [...]
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 9.18.22
President Joe Biden will visit Orlando on Tuesday, and Democratic [...]
Rick Scott, Marco Rubio urge Joe Biden to approve federal declaration ahead of Tropical Storm Ian
A federal pre-landfall declaration would make available resources and support [...]
Trucking companies worry capacity could lag storm demand as they await state waivers
Florida trucking companies are worried they won’t be able to [...]
Jimmy Patronis advises Floridians to prep for Tropical Storm Ian insurance claims
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis [...]
Val Demings leads congressional trip to oversee FEMA post-hurricane aid in Puerto Rico
After leading a call for full coverage of post-hurricane relief [...]
Pete Antonacci, top election cop and longtime GOP official, dies of heart attack
Longtime government official Pete Antonacci, who was serving as the [...]
Tropical Depression 9 expected to strike Southwest Florida as major hurricane
Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph at the moment, [...]
Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency for 24 Florida counties ahead of Tropical Depression 9
Gov. Ron DeSantis is declaring a state of emergency for [...]
Southeastern fishery closures floated for 2023 federal right whale rule
Don’t call them “proposals,” but four draft packages arose this [...]
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.23.22
Good Friday morning. A new edition of INFLUENCE Magazine is [...]
New road through this Florida state forest is an idea going the wrong way
Whenever I sing the praises of Florida, I always mention [...]
House passes Val Demings’ VICTIM Act boosting police funds
U.S. Rep. Val Demings presided over the House in the [...]
FAMU students charge state with racial discrimination over school funding
Students at Florida A&M University (FAMU) have filed a class [...]
Gov. DeSantis wants further crackdown on China, ‘malign’ foreign influences
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order Thursday prohibiting state [...]
First-time PBC Commission candidate outpaces Mayor in August fundraising
First-time candidate and Republican Marci Smoak Woodward is taking on [...]