Weekly Round Up: Florida Politics, The 2020 Edition
By Ana Ceballos, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — As a new year begins, and as we bid a final farewell…
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New Population Estimates Identify Growing States
By The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The U.S. Census Bureau on Monday released 2019 population estimates that showed Florida continues…
Hepatitis Cases Spike in Florida Amid Outbreak
By The News Service of Florida Florida had another 49 reported cases of hepatitis A last week, bringing the total this year…
Senate President Balks at Governor’s E-Verify Proposal
By Ana Ceballos, The News Service of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants all Florida businesses to use a system to prevent undocumented…
Senators Back Contentious Abortion Bill
By Christine Sexton, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — In a contentious meeting where proponents and opponents talked about God, homosexuality…
Federal Judge Hammers State On Felon’s Rights
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge on Tuesday excoriated lawyers representing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration,…
Fried Backs Concealed Weapon Enhancements
By The News Service of Florida Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is backing a measure that would require her agency to retain…
DeSantis Presses for Passing E-Verify System
Speaking to a group of supporters at The Villages, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday once again vowed to require Florida businesses to…
Agency Says Tourism Up in Third Quarter
By The News Service of Florida Florida tourism grew a little more than 1 percent in the third quarter compared to the…
DeSantis Proposes $91.4 Billion Budget
By Jim Saunders, The News Service Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday proposed a $91.4 billion state budget for next…
DeSantis Pitches New Teacher Bonus Program
By Ana Ceballos, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis wants the Florida Legislature to abandon the embattled “Best…
“Safeguards” Eyed For College Athlete Proposals
The News Service of Florida After scoring a victory Tuesday when the NCAA governing board moved toward letting college athletes make endorsement…