Aug 27, 2021
Judge rules against DeSantis on mask mandates
Ruling that Gov. Ron DeSantis overstepped his constitutional authority, a Leon County circuit judge on Friday sided with a group of parents in a high-profile lawsuit challenging DeSantis’ July 30 executive order that sought to bar school districts from requiring students to wear masks.
Aug 27, 2021
State to temporarily close three North Florida prisons
Amid continued staffing shortages, the state Department of Corrections said Friday it plans to temporarily close three North Florida prisons.
Aug 27, 2021
Replacing state surgeon general may be difficult
Florida needs a new state surgeon general. The question could quickly become: Will it be easy to find someone?
Aug 26, 2021
Florida jobless claims up slightly
New unemployment claims increased last week in Florida but remain similar to pre-pandemic levels.
Aug 26, 2021
Only a third of Medicaid managed enrollees vaccinated
About one-third of eligible people enrolled in Florida Medicaid managed-care plans had gotten COVID-19 vaccinations as of early August, a participation rate that one former Medicaid director called low.
Aug 26, 2021
More than 10,000 have received antibody treatment
Florida has administered monoclonal antibody treatment to more than 10,000 people to try to prevent severe illness from COVID-19, a top state official said Wednesday.
Aug 26, 2021
Closing arguments set in school mask fight
A hearing in a high-profile lawsuit challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order aimed at preventing local school boards from imposing student mask mandates is ready for closing arguments on Thursday.
Aug 24, 2021
Disney to require vaccinations for Bahamas cruises
Disney Cruise Line on Tuesday joined other lines that dock in Florida in planning to require COVID-19 vaccinations for most passengers ages 12 or older traveling to the Bahamas.
Aug 24, 2021
State seeks to scuttle challenge to transgender athlete law
Disputing that the law is discriminatory, the state is asking a federal judge to toss out a challenge to a ban on transgender females participating on girls’ and women’s sports teams.
Aug 24, 2021
Medicaid could face hefty deficits
Florida’s swelling Medicaid rolls are expected to help create a nearly $1.9 billion deficit in the safety-net health care program over the next 22 months, according to new estimates drawn up by a state panel.