Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis, who oversees state’s property insurance crisis, begs Trump to fix property insurance crisis

Florida Democratic Party criticized Patronis for “political games” and “passing the blame for the property insurance crisis in Florida.”

by News Service of Florida July 25, 2024June 1, 2025

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PR firm that was paid to kill local rent control effort now going after Florida’s pro-pot amendment

The “Vote No on 3” opposition campaign is being led by Consensus Communications.

by McKenna Schueler July 24, 2024March 15, 2025

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Florida approves NIL deals for high school athletes

High schools won’t be able to use promises of NIL deals to recruit players.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida July 24, 2024March 19, 2025

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Florida has highest rate of heat-related illnesses in the country, says report

‘Preempting local governments’ ability to protect workers from climate-caused extreme heat is inhumane.’

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix July 24, 2024March 12, 2025

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Florida’s population reaches 23 million, projected to add a city’s worth of people every year

“These increases are analogous to adding a city slightly smaller than Orlando, but larger than St. Petersburg every year,” the report said.

by News Service of Florida July 23, 2024July 25, 2025

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PAC aiming to put Medicaid expansion on Florida ballot raises $225K

Florida Decides Healthcare wants to put a proposed constitutional amendment on the November 2026 ballot.

by News Service of Florida July 23, 2024September 13, 2024

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‘We can show them unity’: Florida Democrats quickly lineup to endorse Kamala Harris

Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried said the speed of support for Harris isn’t surprising.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida July 23, 2024October 17, 2024

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PAC aiming to legalize recreational pot in Florida raises $313K in a week

In all, the Smart & Safe Florida committee has raised nearly $61.5 million since being formed in 2022.

by News Service of Florida July 19, 2024July 30, 2024

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University of Florida president Ben Sasse abruptly resigns, citing wife’s health

He said he also wanted to spend more time with his children.

by Vivienne Serret and Fresh Take Florida July 19, 2024May 11, 2025

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‘Clown show’: Florida Democrats respond to Rubio, Scott and DeSantis RNC speeches

The three took the stage during the second day of the convention in Milwaukee.

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix July 18, 2024June 13, 2025

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CDC data says 28 percent of adult Floridians can’t afford to see the doctor when they need to

The figure is down from recent years.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix July 18, 2024May 7, 2025

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Florida Gov. DeSantis’ voter fraud suspects can now be charged, judges say

The charges against Miller, Hubbard and 18 other convicted felons were announced in August 2022.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida July 18, 2024June 6, 2025

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U.S. Supreme Court ruling refuels fight over medical marijuana and guns

Last month, the Supreme Court upheld a ban on gun possession by people under domestic-violence restraining orders.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida July 17, 2024October 14, 2024

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Florida GOP now has nearly 1 million more registered voters than Democrats

Democrats historically led in voter registration in Florida, but Republicans overtook them in 2021.

by News Service of Florida July 17, 2024September 6, 2024

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Duke Energy Florida reaches settlement to increase rates

The proposal would increase base rates by $203 million in 2025 and $59 million in 2026.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida July 16, 2024July 13, 2025

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Florida panel revises ‘financial statement’ for abortion amendment, drawing accusations of bias

“We’re not making a political statement here. We are not trying to frighten people.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida July 16, 2024October 1, 2024

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‘We just really need to make it through this year’: Despite slump, Florida citrus growers say they’re optimistic about the future

“Let these trees recover, and let’s get a good harvest and something we can start building some momentum on.”

by Jim Turner, Tom Urban and News Service of Florida July 15, 2024April 10, 2025

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PAC working to enshrine abortion rights into Florida Constitution raises over $38.7 million

The proposal will appear as Amendment 4 on the November ballot.

by News Service of Florida July 15, 2024May 4, 2025

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Federal judge gives go-ahead to Florida pronoun lawsuit involving Hillsborough County teacher

Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker’s ruling Wednesday pointed, in part, to a friend-of-the-court brief filed by the Biden administration.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida July 12, 2024April 15, 2025

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Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis, who oversees state’s property insurance crisis, begs Trump to fix property insurance crisis

PR firm that was paid to kill local rent control effort now going after Florida’s pro-pot amendment

Florida approves NIL deals for high school athletes

Florida has highest rate of heat-related illnesses in the country, says report

Florida’s population reaches 23 million, projected to add a city’s worth of people every year

PAC aiming to put Medicaid expansion on Florida ballot raises $225K

‘We can show them unity’: Florida Democrats quickly lineup to endorse Kamala Harris

PAC aiming to legalize recreational pot in Florida raises $313K in a week

University of Florida president Ben Sasse abruptly resigns, citing wife’s health

‘Clown show’: Florida Democrats respond to Rubio, Scott and DeSantis RNC speeches

CDC data says 28 percent of adult Floridians can’t afford to see the doctor when they need to

Florida Gov. DeSantis’ voter fraud suspects can now be charged, judges say

U.S. Supreme Court ruling refuels fight over medical marijuana and guns

Florida GOP now has nearly 1 million more registered voters than Democrats

Duke Energy Florida reaches settlement to increase rates

Florida panel revises ‘financial statement’ for abortion amendment, drawing accusations of bias

‘We just really need to make it through this year’: Despite slump, Florida citrus growers say they’re optimistic about the future

PAC working to enshrine abortion rights into Florida Constitution raises over $38.7 million

Federal judge gives go-ahead to Florida pronoun lawsuit involving Hillsborough County teacher

Tampa Bay home featured in ‘Magic Mike’ slashes $1.4 million from asking price

‘Vote For Pedo’: At least 2,000 ‘No Kings’ protestors come to downtown Tampa

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St. Pete home of Florence Robinson, owner of historic Floronton Hotel, is now for sale