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Hurricane Milton: Despite long lines at the pump, Florida officials say there is no fuel shortage

“Be prepared that you’re not going to be able to go 75 miles an hour to get out of Dodge on the interstates right now.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida October 8, 2024October 16, 2024

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Port Tampa Bay longshoremen join national strike, calling for higher wages and automation protections

President Joe Biden pointed to Hurricane Helene relief efforts in calling for the union and the maritime alliance to reach an agreement.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida October 2, 2024May 4, 2025

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Hurricane Helene ‘moving fast’ before Florida landfall Thursday night

“It is possible that this storm could make landfall as a major hurricane, as a Category 3, or even potentially a Category 4,” DeSantis said.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 26, 2024September 28, 2024

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As Hurricane Helene approaches, Florida residents ‘pray for the best’

“This one just looks like pretty much a sure thing that it is going to hit this area and be pretty intense.”

by Mike Exline, Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 26, 2024September 29, 2024

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by Jim Turner September 26, 2024

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As Helene approaches, Florida braces for ‘potentially very dangerous storm’

“The Big Bend and Panhandle should be especially prepared for a direct impact,” DeSantis said.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 25, 2024September 29, 2024

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Florida Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency for Tampa Bay counties, as Hurricane Helene looms

“It’s going to be a hurricane, at least a Cat 1, possibly a Cat 2. Will it be stronger than that? That remains to be seen.”

by Jim Turner, Tom Urban and News Service of Florida September 24, 2024September 29, 2024

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‘There’s a lot of money that’s at stake here’: DeSantis defends targeting marijuana petition workers

“People make money off the petition process. There’s an incentive to commit fraud. The Legislature tried to address it, but I don’t think that they’ve addressed it adequately.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 19, 2024October 11, 2024

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State approves $200 million plan for New College of Florida, despite concerns in spending

Corcoran told the Board of Governors he was given the responsibility of rapidly turning around New College, and “that’s what we’re doing.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 19, 2024July 28, 2025

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Florida Gov. DeSantis says he’s launching his own, separate probe of Trump assassination attempt

“Nevertheless, they have their prerogative, but we have our prerogative.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 16, 2024September 23, 2024

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‘It’s not electioneering’: DeSantis defends using state-run website to push anti-abortion information

Democratic leaders argue, in part, that the agency has violated a state law that bars government employees from using their offices or authority to try to influence elections.

by Jim Saunders, Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 10, 2024September 15, 2024