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Following Hurricane Ian, Florida must remodel the way we rebuild, says former emergency-management chief

“The thing I know is building it back the way that it was will just result in the next disaster.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida October 6, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida citrus growers face a ‘gamut of damages’ from Hurricane Ian

Ian hit growers in the early stages of the 2022-2023 season.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida October 3, 2022August 3, 2023

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Federal disaster relief for Florida will expand in Ian’s aftermath, says FEMA

More than 1.9 million electric customers remained without power from the Gulf Coast to the Atlantic Coast.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 30, 2022August 3, 2023

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At least 12 confirmed dead after Hurricane Ian decimates Florida

Officials in Charlotte County confirmed six deaths, while Lee County officials confirmed five.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 30, 2022August 3, 2023

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As Hurricane Ian approaches, more than 2 million Florida residents urged to evacuate ‘vulnerable’ areas

“All those counties have shelters within their counties,” DeSantis told reporters at the state Emergency Operations Center.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 27, 2022May 16, 2025

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‘This could be the storm that we have all feared’: Florida braces for wide-scale power outages

Duke and FPL said system upgrades are expected to help in restoring power.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 27, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Gov. DeSantis targets China, and other ‘hostile’ countries

DeSantis also wants to expand a 2021 law that created new reporting requirements for entities seeking grants or contracts from the state.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 23, 2022November 25, 2024

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DeSantis now faces a criminal investigation and a potential class action lawsuit for Martha’s Vineyard migrant stunt

The new lawsuit named three Venezuelan migrants as plaintifs.

by Jim Saunders, Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 21, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Dems accuse Gov. DeSantis of abusing spending authority over migrant flights to Martha’s Vineyard

“They’re complaining now, but they all voted for it,” DeSantis said.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 19, 2022August 3, 2023

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We’re going to spend every penny’: Florida Gov. DeSantis says more tax-payer funded migrant flights are on the way

“There’s also going to be buses…”

by Jim Turner, Dara Kam and News Service of Florida September 16, 2022August 3, 2023

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‘Morally repulsive’: Critics rip Florida Gov. DeSantis for using refugees to ‘gain cheap political points’

While the governor’s office claimed credit for the controversial relocation effort, details remain scant.

by Dara Kam, Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 16, 2022August 10, 2023

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Florida’s independent voters will likely play a key role in upcoming election, says polls

Demings was up 41 percent to 32 percent among independents, while Crist was up 36 percent to 31 percent among the group.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 12, 2022July 28, 2024

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Florida citrus growers are using 8 percent less land than they did last season

And 53% less that what growers used 20 years ago.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 8, 2022May 17, 2025

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Florida’s week-long ‘Tool Time’ tax holiday starts this weekend

It allow shoppers to avoid paying sales taxes on numerous home-repair and construction items from Saturday through Sept. 9.

by Jim Turner, Tom Urban and News Service of Florida September 2, 2022August 3, 2023

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St. Pete is among Florida cities looking to snuff out smoking on beaches

Under the St. Petersburg proposal, people would have about a 90-day period to become aware of the change, with enforcement beginning Jan. 1.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 2, 2022August 3, 2023

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Charlie Crist’s running mate Karla Hernandez: ‘Everything is on the ballot this November’

Hernandez described the goals of teaching as a microcosm of the community.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida August 29, 2022August 3, 2023

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Frequent SunPass users across Florida could get toll discounts starting in September

About 400,000 SunPass customers are expected to see discounts.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida August 26, 2022July 22, 2024

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Florida Democrats elect Charlie Crist to defeat Ron DeSantis this fall

Crist said a victory in November would “send shockwaves across this country.”

by Ryan Dailey, Jim Turner and News Service of Florida August 24, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Cabinet moves forward with ‘anti-‘woke investments’ rule for state pension plan

DeSantis said Tuesday the economy shouldn’t be politicized.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida August 23, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new ‘election police’ make first arrests

To less political fanfare, four residents of The Villages were arrested in December and January for voting more than once.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida August 19, 2022November 18, 2024