Jul 2, 2024
Feds propose worker heat protections
Tallahassee – The Biden administration is moving forward with a proposal that would require heat protections for workers across the country, after Gov. Ron DeSantis this spring signed a controversial law barring Florida local governments from imposing such requirements on businesses.
Jul 1, 2024
Rivera campaign finance ruling rejected
Tallahassee – A federal appeals court Monday tossed out a ruling that would have led to former U.S. Rep. David Rivera getting hit with a $456,000 fine in a case involving alleged campaign-finance violations.
Jun 28, 2024
Buffett to be remembered on Florida roads
Tallahassee – Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed bills that will honor the late singer Jimmy Buffett, designating Florida A1A as “Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway” and creating a “Margaritaville” specialty license plate.
Jun 27, 2024
Supreme Court says County can face taxes
Tallahassee – A divided Florida Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Pinellas County can be required to pay taxes on land it owns in neighboring Pasco County, rejecting arguments that counties are immune from property taxes outside their borders.
Jun 26, 2024
FSU argues case should move forward
Tallahassee – Florida State University late Tuesday urged an appeals court to reject a request by the Atlantic Coast Conference to at least temporarily put on hold a lawsuit that could lead to the school leaving the conference.
Jun 25, 2024
‘Freedom Month’ tax breaks to start
Tallahassee – Retailers hope outdoor enthusiasts planning to buy canoes, fishing gear or tickets to ball games have become more aware of an upcoming tax-free shopping period that lawmakers have dubbed “Freedom Month.”
Jun 20, 2024
Justices say peaceful protesters ok under law
Tallahassee – Rejecting arguments that the law is ambiguous, the Florida Supreme Court said Thursday that peaceful protesters are not threatened by a measure that Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature passed in 2021 to crack down on violent demonstrations.
Jun 19, 2024
Citizens insurance rate hikes backed
Tallahassee – While saying Florida’s insurance market is improving, the Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Board of Governors on Wednesday backed a proposal that would lead to customers across the state seeing double-digit rate increases in 2025.
Jun 18, 2024
Justices turn down sports betting challenge
Tallahassee – In a major win for the Seminole Tribe, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to upend a 30-year, multibillion-dollar deal giving the tribe control of sports betting throughout Florida.
Jun 17, 2024
Social media, gun laws await high court rulings
Tallahassee – With the U.S. Supreme Court nearing its annual recess, justices are expected to rule in cases about social-media platforms and guns that could have major implications for Florida.