Posted inNews & Views Details remain sketchy for Florida cabinet members’ upcoming trip to Israel Details of the upcoming excursion of about 80 people, headed by DeSantis, remain unclear or under wraps. by Jim Turner and Ana Ceballos, News Service of Florida May 22, 2019August 17, 2023
Posted inNews & Views Sexual harassment investigation underway for Florida’s top financial regulator Patronis called the allegations against Rubin “troubling.” by Jim Turner May 14, 2019August 3, 2023
Posted inNews & Views Florida is going to force ex-felons to pay fees before restoring voting their rights Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he will sign the controversial measure into law. by Jim Turner May 8, 2019December 19, 2023
Posted inNews & Views Despite overwhelming environmental concerns, Florida lawmakers push through toll road expansion Environmental groups have announced plans to fight the projects, which they say would lead to sprawl, harmful wildlife impacts and water pollution. by Jim Turner May 1, 2019May 3, 2024
Posted inNews & Views Florida is about to make texting and driving a primary offense Currently, police can only cite motorists for texting behind the wheel if they are pulled over for other reasons. by Jim Turner April 30, 2019August 17, 2023
Posted inNews & Views Florida residents can no longer vape in the workplace Big win for people tired of smelling dragonberry plumes all day. by Jim Turner April 29, 2019August 17, 2023
Posted inNews & Views Florida lawmakers approve tax package that gives more money to charter schools The House bill also includes a back-to-school tax “holiday” from Aug. 2 through Aug. 4. by Jim Turner April 26, 2019August 17, 2023
Posted inNews & Views The end could be near for Visit Florida, the state’s embattled tourism agency The agency has reported eight years of record tourism numbers, topped by 126.1 million visitors in 2018. by Jim Turner April 24, 2019August 17, 2023
Posted inNews & Views New Florida bill that bans texting while driving aims to get even tougher on violators The Senate version would make texting while driving a “primary” offense. by Jim Turner March 26, 2019August 17, 2023
Posted inNews & Views Lawmakers are trying to stop Visit Florida from promoting cities that banned sunscreen “I don’t want that brand to be changed from the Sunshine State to the melanoma capital of the world.” by Jim Turner March 22, 2019August 17, 2023
Posted inNews & Views Tampa’s Arthenia Joyner will lead Democrats in FL Senate by Jim Turner November 17, 2014August 17, 2023