Florida Jobless Rate Falls to 4.8%
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Despite the leisure and hospitality industry still struggling during the coronavirus pandemic,…
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House Panel Targets School Board Pay
By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After debating whether county school board members should be paid, and if…
GOP Senators Back Vote-By-Mail Overhaul
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With backing from Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Florida Senate committee on Wednesday…
Report Shows Longstanding Problems with Unemployment System
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s online unemployment system was never tested to meet the demands encountered…
DeSantis Executive Order Allows Vaccine for “Vulnerable” People
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After focusing almost exclusively since December on vaccinating seniors, Gov. Ron DeSantis…
Ten Big Issues to Watch During the 2021 Session
By Jim Saunders, The News Services of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The 2021 legislative session will start March 2, with Gov. Ron DeSantis…
Nikki Fried Won’t Lower Flags for Limbaugh
By The News Service of Florida Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried intends to defy a call by Gov. Ron DeSantis to lower…
DeSantis Pushes for Election Changes
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Contending the state needs to strengthen election integrity, Gov. Ron DeSantis on…
Court Rejects Challenge to Armed School “Guardians”
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Three years after a mass shooting at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High…
DeSantis Administration Pushes for “Job Growth” Money
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Tallahassee TALLAHASSEE — As state lawmakers face a revenue shortfall amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov.…
Vote-By-Mail Change Sparks Debate in Florida Senate
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After Florida has received widespread praise for its handling of the 2020…
Business Liability Protections Delayed in Senate
By Christine Sexton, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A scheduled committee vote on a high-profile bill that would protect businesses…