State to Consider Limiting Recently Expanded School of Hope Program
By Jay Waagmeester, The Florida Phoenix The state’s newly expanded charter school co-location program could be limited after the Florida Department of…
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Angie Nixon to run for Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate
By Mitch Perry, The Florida Phoenix Jacksonville state Rep. Angie Nixon announced Thursday that she is running for the Democratic nomination for…
State Backed in Pot Petitions Fight
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida Dealing a blow to supporters of a proposed recreational-marijuana constitutional amendment, an appeals court…
Florida Chamber Poll Shows Floridians Maintaining Optimism Entering 2026 Election Year
With 2026 poised to be a vital election year for Florida and the nation alike, the latest Florida Chamber poll finds Floridians…
Florida Jobless Claims Dip
By The Florida News Service First-time jobless claims in Florida decreased last week as the state prepares to release a December unemployment…
House Property Tax Proposals Move Forward
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida As the Florida Senate continues to ponder an approach to lowering property taxes, House…
AI ‘Bill of Rights’ Backed in Senate
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Amid opposition from a tech-industry group and a push by President Donald Trump for…
Citrus Forecast Leads to Revenue Bump
By The News Service of Florida The Florida Citrus Commission could see a $1 million increase in revenue after a new forecast…
Development Bills Get Go-Ahead in Senate
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Proposals that would allow single-family homes on some property zoned for agriculture and make…
Florida Gas Prices Dip
By The News Service of Florida Florida motorists Tuesday paid an average of $2.75 for a gallon of regular unleaded gas, down…
Justices Urged to Give Go-Ahead to Pot Amendment
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida Saying Attorney General James Uthmeier and other opponents are seeking to “deprive Florida voters…
David Jolly Leads Jerry Demings in New Democratic Poll; Majority Undecided
By Mitch Perry, The Florida Phoenix David Jolly leads Jerry Demings in one of the first major polls of the Democratic primary…