Saying that an African-American studies course “lacks educational value,” Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration
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Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Help Stabilize Florida’s Property Insurance Market
Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 2-A, an insurance reform bill to help stabilize Florida’s property insurance market
Florida motorists can expect to pay more at the pump as the state’s month-long gas tax “holiday” ends.
DeSantis ‘Disappointed’ in Parkland Shooter’s Life Sentence
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he was “very disappointed” after a jury rejected the death penalty and recommended that Nikolas Cruz serve …
A committee leading the search for a new University of Florida president announced Thursday that it put forward Republican U.S. Sen. Ben …
DeSantis Sends Fleeing Venezuelan Immigrants “To Greener Pastures”
Saying undocumented immigrants were sent to “greener pastures,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday defended Florida’s participation in a pair of flights carrying …
Sales Tax ‘Holiday’ Helps Usher in School Year
As summer break winds down and students gear up for the academic year, a back-to-school tax “holiday” on items such as clothes …
UF Students Seek Refunds on Services During COVID Shutdown
An appeals court Wednesday considered whether to allow a potential class-action lawsuit that contends the University of Florida should return fees to …
DeSantis Describes Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as a “Heck of an Ally”
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday expressed condolences to the people of Japan after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe…
State Quickly Appeals Abortion Law Ruling on Tuesday
A new Florida law blocking doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy remains in effect despite…
Save On All These Items During Florida’s Sales Tax “Freedom Week”
Floridians facing economic pressure from inflation will get a second crack to save on “freedom” starting Friday.
Gas Prices Drop Heading into Holiday: Lowest Prices Around Parkland
After setting a record of $4.89 on June 13, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Florida has …
Citizens Insurance Faces Hefty Legal Costs Amid Claims Disputes
The state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. could be on a path to spend $100 million this year on attorneys to defend an …
Democratic Lawmakers: Florida Special Session on Gun Issues “Falls on Deaf Ears”
Democratic lawmakers fell well short Friday of getting enough votes to force a special legislative session on gun violence.
School Security Back in Spotlight After DeSantis Signs Bill Two Weeks After Uvalde Massacre
A school-safety measure signed this week by Gov. Ron DeSantis flew relatively under the radar during the 2022 legislative session, but the …
Two weeks after a deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, reignited debates about gun violence and securing schools, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed …
proponents of “red-flag” policies point to a Florida law as a model for states seeking to strip deadly weapons from people who …
Texas School Shooting Reignites Partisan Divide on Guns
In the wake of Tuesday’s school shooting in Texas, Democratic lawmakers in Florida called on their Republican colleagues to use time remaining …
DeSantis Giving Green Light to Budget Items Including Cancer Research and Boosting Teacher Pay
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that he will approve $100 million in the upcoming year’s state budget….
Coming Soon: These Property Insurers Are Seeking Hefty Rate Hikes
…Issues could add up to large property-insurance rate increases if state regulators sign off on the proposals presented Tuesday.
DeSantis Expects Reforms as Insurers Set to Cancel Policies
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday expressed confidence that a special legislative session will help stabilize Florida’s property-insurance system
Florida continues to see unemployment claims roll in at a pre-pandemic pace as new data showed aspects of inflation possibly slowing.
DeSantis Signs Law to Eliminate Sales Tax on Diapers, Temporary Breaks on Gas, Hurricane Supplies
A series of sales-tax “holidays” on items like school clothes, hurricane supplies, and tools and a suspension of the state gas tax …
A leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion decision ignited a sense of urgency…
Florida has exceeded 74,000 resident deaths from COVID-19,