Most of $878M Florida Gov. DeSantis ‘returned’ to feds was for refugee services: letter
Gov. DeSantis said he was returning $878 million back to the federal government. More than half of it was intended for ...
Florida government moves forward with minimum wage exemptions
A 2020 state constitutional amendment required gradual increases in Florida’s minimum wage. It is $13 an hour now, will ...
Former Social Security Chief Courts Florida Seniors Enraged by Musk’s Cuts
Martin O’Malley, former Social Security Administration commissioner, tells Florida seniors to call their lawmakers — as some ...
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Florida lawmakers may roll back child labor protections again this year
The rollback would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to work full-time, including late nights and days longer than eight-hour even ...
Jacksonville City Council puts city on frontline of immigration enforcement with local law
City Council votes 12-5 to make Jacksonville first city in U.S. to enact local immigration enforcement law carrying jail time ...
DOGE cuts are testing some conservative voters’ faith in special election for Matt Gaetz’s old seat
As the Trump administration forges ahead with its dramatic reshaping of the federal government, voters in a northwest Florida ...
Florida’s push for NASA headquarters gains momentum as federal cuts loom
Federal budget cuts could play a role in bringing NASA headquarters to the Space Coast. Gov. Ron DeSantis said he spoke with ...
Bill would pull ultra-processed foods from Florida schools. Lobbyists are pushing back
An effort to ban Florida public schools from serving students ultra-processed foods, such as sugary drinks and artificially colored snacks, hit a snag in a state Senate committee on Tuesday after ...
Hialeah complies with DOGE efforts, will let state analyze city budget
The city of Hialeah on Tuesday approved a resolution that supports Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ establishment of the Executive ...
Controversial proposal to withhold Citizens insurance is part of condo bill impasse
Florida lawmakers pushing for adjustments to condo safety laws have hit an early impasse over two proposals: one that would ...
As EVs, Teslas become political targets, Florida drivers weigh options
Arranged in a row by the walkway were customized EVs, each with souped-up features: butterfly doors on an electric BMV. Spiky ...