State Could Face Tighter Budget After Pandemic Aid
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Legislative budget leaders said they expect lawmakers to remain “fiscally responsible” after…
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Abortions Down Nearly 13 Percent
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The number of abortions reported in Florida during the first eight months…
July Revenue Tops Projection
By The News Service of Florida Florida totaled nearly $3.43 billion in net general revenue in January, $40.1 million more than had…
Court Rejects Pregame Prayer Lawsuit
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida A federal appeals court Tuesday said the Florida High School Athletic Association did not…
Pot Amendment Draws $11 Million
A political committee leading efforts to pass a constitutional amendment to allow recreational use of marijuana raised $11 million from Aug. 16…
Lawmaker Indicted on Forgery Charges
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida A day after being indicted by a grand jury on forgery and other charges,…
DeSantis Says Park Plans Need Another Look
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Trying to quell a bipartisan uproar, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that “half-baked” plans…
Judge to Consider School Board ‘Privilege’
By The News Service of Florida A federal judge next week will consider a renewed attempt to shield Escambia County School Board…
Critics Call for Parks Plans to be Ditched
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Environmentalists are seeking assurances that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has scrapped plans for a…
GOP Lawmakers Take Aim at Parks Plan
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida Some Republican lawmakers are criticizing a controversial proposal to add lodges, pickleball courts and…
Port Backtracks After State Criticism
By The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Port Canaveral leaders acquiesced Wednesday to demands by the state and reversed plans for…
Democrats Get Edge in School Board Races
By The News Service of Florida Democratic-endorsed school board candidates fared somewhat better Tuesday than candidates backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. In…