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…
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Nikki Fried’s Connections to New Cannabis Company Raise Questions
While Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried was taking steps to influence Florida cannabis policy and implement rules that regulate the cultivation of hemp,…
DeSantis State of the State
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis gave his State of the State address Tuesday to formally start the 2021 legislative session. Here are…
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…
Icy Temperatures Cause Florida Gas Prices to Surge, Highest Since July 2019
By Jordan Kirkland, The Capitolist Florida gas prices continue to skyrocket thanks to arctic weather causing chaos on the Gulf Coast refinery…
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…