Jul 9, 2024
New nuclear power eyed in Florida
Tallahassee – After the issue was tucked into a wide-ranging energy bill approved by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Legislature, state regulators in the coming months will study the feasibility of adding more nuclear power.
Jul 8, 2024
Report shows reduced number of abortions
Tallahassee – With a law taking effect May 1 that prevents abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, a new report gives an initial picture of the reduced number of abortions being performed in Florida.
Jul 5, 2024
Judge blocks federal gender identity rule
Tallahassee – A federal judge Wednesday blocked a new Biden administration health-care rule that would clash with Florida’s attempts to restrict treatments such as hormone therapy and puberty blockers for transgender people.
Jul 3, 2024
Court backs school boards on ‘PIP’ payments
Tallahassee – In an issue that could wind up at the Florida Supreme Court, an appeals court Wednesday ruled that two school boards are not required to reimburse State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. for medical expenses of three people injured in school-bus accidents.
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.”