‘Do we want to have more marijuana in our communities?’: DeSantis say…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday took aim at two amendments that will appear on the ballot in November regarding recreational marijuana and protecting abortion rights, [...]
Parents demand answers after kids left at Miami-Dade Fair during fiel…
Frustrated parents are demanding answers after they say their children went on a field trip to the Miami-Dade County Fair on Tuesday and were then left behind. Kindergarteners and first [...]
Florida boy helps wrangle huge alligator, tapes its mouth shut
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida boy got to try his hand at alligator wrangling Monday night. According to a livestream by Jacksonville resident Henry Coleman, a large alligator caused [...]
Donald Trump has posted a $175 million bond to avert asset seizure as…
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and JENNIFER PELTZ (Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump posted a $175 million bond on Monday in his New York civil fraud case, halting [...]
Men’s Tennis Takes Down Georgia in Athens
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Avelo Airlines now has nonstop flights to Lakeland, FL
Nonstop flights to lakeland Avelo Airlines Announces Nonstop Service from Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) Avelo Airlines has announced exclusive nonstop service from Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) to Southern [...]
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Malcolm Forbes | Star Tribune (TNS) The cozy mystery makes for perfect escapism. Sometimes we want to set aside stories of grisly violence, gritty reality and dysfunctional cops to reach [...]
Last Call for 3.28.24 — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics
Last Call — A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Floridians won’t know until Monday whether abortion rights and recreational pot will be on the [...]
Checking the pulse of Florida health care news and policy
Welcome back to Diagnosis, a vertical that focuses on the crossroads of health care policy and politics. ___ Lobbyists and health care providers are waiting anxiously for the Agency for [...]
Donald Trump endorses Joe Gruters’ potential CFO campaign
Former President Donald Trump is endorsing state Sen. Joe Gruters — for a statewide office in 2026. Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, posted on Truth Social that the Sarasota [...]
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. facing possible $200M shortfall in litigation expenses
Despite attempts by the Legislature to reduce lawsuits and their related costs for property insurers, the state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corp. faces a potential $200 million shortfall in litigation expenses. [...]
Florida unemployment rate holds steady in February, lower than national rate
It's the 40th straight month Florida has a lower unemployment rate than the national figure.Florida’s unemployment rate for February held steady while remaining lower than the national jobless figure for [...]
Gov. DeSantis delivers coral reef funds
'This funding will enhance coral recovery, including propagation and outplanting capacities.'Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to demonstrate his commitment to environmental initiatives, rolling out an award for $9.5 million through Florida’s Coral [...]
Gov. DeSantis signs bill to keep suicide media, autopsy reports confidential
Autopsy reports for people who died by suicide and media depicting the act will be shielded from public view under a new Florida law. The measure (SB 474), which Gov. [...]
Attorneys try to stop Gov. DeSantis appointees from giving depositions in Disney lawsuit
Attorneys for the Walt Disney World governing district taken over last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ allies don’t want the Governor’s appointees answering questions under oath as part of its state lawsuit [...]
Uncounted votes exceed margins in Naples Mayor race as Collier Co. officials schedule a recount
The number of still-uncounted ballots in a race for Naples Mayor exceeds the margin between the top candidates there. Meanwhile, officials are preparing for a complete recount Saturday for the [...]
Panhandle area residents about to get access to high-end internet
AT&T Fiber about lay down internet lines bound to improve access for schools, businesses and residents. Okaloosa County, Crestview and Fort Walton Beach residents will soon see access to expanded [...]
Will Robinson prepares for 10K at preserve named for his father
There’s an important run on the horizon for state Rep. Will Robinson, even though he remains unopposed. The Bradenton Republican on Friday will join throngs of runners at the Robinson [...]
Mike Greenwell draws challenger in Lee Co. Commission race
Lee County Commissioner Mike Greenwell coasted to election after an appointment from Gov. Ron DeSantis. Now he’s launching a re-election bid but faces opposition. Community activist Amanda Cochran filed against [...]
Jacksonville Ethics Panel wants Gov. DeSantis veto of bill that could crush ‘anti-corruption’ efforts
The bill had resounding support in Tallahassee, with just four votes against it in the Senate, and 24 opposed in the House.The Jacksonville Ethics Commission is urging a veto of SB [...]
Ashley Moody’s Office leads probe into extensive human trafficking
Prosecutors say the Florida couple preyed on women working in nightclubs.A Florida couple is accused of running an extensive human trafficking ring that allegedly involved at least 32 victims following [...]
Rick Scott leads Senate outrage over Nicaraguan preacher persecution
Senate Republicans want 'targeted sanctions' from the White House against the regime in Managua.A U.S. Senator from Florida is demanding sanctions on the Nicaraguan government amid ongoing targeted harassment of ministers [...]
Checking the pulse of Florida health care news and policy
Welcome back to Diagnosis, a vertical that focuses on the crossroads of health care policy and politics. — Live Healthy — In the next few days, Gov. Ron DeSantis is [...]
Legislature shoots down bills to broaden gun safety requirements, background checks
In something of a “Gunshine State” tradition, the GOP-controlled Legislature this year shot down proposals to strengthen safety strictures for Florida gun owners, ban untraceable weapons and boost court protections [...]
Gov. DeSantis adviser could run Disney World government as next Administrator
Gov. Ron DeSantis recommended one of his top campaign advisers get the job as District Administrator for Walt Disney World’s government. Stephanie Kopelousos would replace Glen Gilzean, who served as [...]
























