Weekly Roundup: ‘Philosophical Differences’ Lead to Overtime
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — State lawmakers often assert that their single required task to complete before…
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Pizzo Exits Party, Leadership Post
By Dara Kam and Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — In a stunning move less than a week before…
Four Finalists for FAMU President Named
By The News Service of Florida Marva Johnson, a Charter Communications executive and former member of the State Board of Education, is…
AHCA, DCF Leaders Won’t Be Confirmed by Senate
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — In a snub to Gov. Ron DeSantis amid a widening House probe…
Florida Jobless Rate Holds at 3.6 Percent
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s jobless rate held steady in March. The Florida Department of Commerce…
Hope Florida Foundation OK’s Changes Amid Scrutiny
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Seeking to “restore confidence” in its mission, directors of an embattled foundation…
State Pushes Back in Immigration Law Fight
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida argued this week it should be able to move forward with…
Two Killed in ‘Terrible Tragedy’ at FSU
By Jim Turner and Mike Exline, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Two people were killed and six others were injured…
Lawmakers Target Student Cell Phone Use
By Jim Turner & Tom Urban, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — An effort to keep students off cell phones throughout…
Hope Florida Chief Leaving Job
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Amid ongoing scrutiny of First Lady Casey DeSantis’ signature welfare-assistance program and…
Foundation Head Says ‘Mistakes’ Made
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The chairman of a foundation tied to Hope Florida — First Lady…
Traditional School Enrollment to Decrease
By The News Service of Florida Enrollment in Florida’s traditional public schools is expected to decrease in the coming years while voucher…