‘A political hit job’: Florida Dems, elected officials denounce DeSantis’ suspension of state attorney Monique Worrell

“I am your duly elected state attorney for the 9th Judicial Circuit, and nothing done by a weak dictator can change that,” Worrell said.

by Ryan Dailey, Jim Turner and News Service of Florida August 10, 2023September 22, 2023

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Opponents push to stop gas station near Wakulla Springs

“I’m not scared of spending money on legal battles if I think I can win.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida August 9, 2023November 11, 2023

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Florida Democrats spend $1 million on ‘Take Back Florida’ voter registration push

“Unlike Ron DeSantis, we are actually here —- working on the ground and talking to voters about the issues they really care about.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida July 28, 2023October 19, 2024

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DeSantis-backed board overseeing Disney World looks to cut ‘wasteful spending,’ including overtime pay for cops

The district will hold budget hearings in September to finalize a spending plan and tax rate.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida July 27, 2023October 29, 2023

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‘Address the question of why are they leaving!’: Republican former Florida senator addresses insurance company departures

Florida homeowners are losing property-insurance policies or facing major rate increases.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida July 14, 2023June 4, 2024

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‘Preposterous’: Disney CEO pushes back on DeSantis’ claim that the company is ‘sexualizing children’

Bob Iger also defended the company’s right to question a 2022 Florida law that restricted instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation in schools.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida July 13, 2023December 28, 2023

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Farmers Insurance will ‘manage risk exposure’ by leaving Florida

Farmers said it will end residential, auto and umbrella policies in the state, forcing tens of thousands of customers to look elsewhere for coverage.

by Jim Saunders, Jim Turner and News Service of Florida July 11, 2023September 20, 2024

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Florida officials brace for spread of contagious deer disease

The situation could mean a short-term increase in hunting limits.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida July 7, 2023February 11, 2025

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Florida bill allowing radioactive roads made from toxic waste signed by DeSantis

DeSantis also signed a bill (SB 170) that could boost legal challenges to local ordinances.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida June 30, 2023May 8, 2024

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From school vouchers to TikTok bans, over 200 new Florida laws will take effect next month

Here are some of the laws that will take effect Saturday.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida June 27, 2023October 2, 2023

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DeSantis cuts $510 million from record Florida budget, with huge cuts to agriculture industry

“There is no conceivable reason to target agriculture in a year when we have billions of dollars in reserves,” Simpson, a Republican, said in a statement.

by Jim Turner, Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida June 16, 2023June 26, 2025

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Despite producing 41.2 million less boxes of fruit this season, Florida citrus growers are promoting ‘grit of this industry’

The industry faces development pressures and has grappled for two decades with deadly citrus greening disease.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida June 9, 2023July 6, 2024

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DeSantis defends spending Florida taxpayers’ money on Texas migrant flights

‘We have an ability to do things, like support police and help out Texas, because we have a good managed state,’ DeSantis said during an event in Sierra Vista, Ariz.

by Jim Turner, Dara Kam and News Service of Florida June 8, 2023June 21, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Canadians are coming to Florida in near pre-pandemic numbers

Visit Florida said an estimated 1.44 million Canadians traveled here during the first quarter of 2023.

by Jim Turner June 7, 2023April 20, 2025

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As 2023’s ‘near normal’ hurricane season looms, Ian leaves behind lessons learned

Last week, NOAA forecast that the six-month hurricane season would 12 to 17 named storms, with winds of 39 mph or higher.

by Jim Turner, Tom Urban and News Service of Florida May 31, 2023September 11, 2024

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‘The candidate who needs a safe space’: Critics roast DeSantis’ botched Twitter campaign launch

“Glitchy. Tech issues. Uncomfortable silences. A complete failure to launch. And that’s just the candidate!” the Trump campaign said in a release.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida May 25, 2023January 14, 2025

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There’s over 1,500 projects tucked away in Florida’s record $117 billion budget, here are a few worth noting

The budget still needs approval from Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has line-item veto power.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida May 17, 2023September 20, 2023

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Florida Gov. DeSantis says he’s sending 1,000 troops to southern border

Asked about the border Sunday while in Delaware, Biden said things were much “better than you all expected.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida May 17, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida citrus growers expected to deliver smallest orange crop in nearly 90 years

The budget for the current year includes $37 million to assist the citrus industry.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida May 15, 2023June 2, 2024

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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bills to hide his own travel records, target Disney’s monorail

DeSantis has been traveling across the country as he prepares for a potential 2024 presidential campaign.

by Jim Turner, Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida May 12, 2023August 9, 2023

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