Aug 31, 2021
Judge backs DeSantis on unemployment money
A Leon County circuit judge Monday upheld a decision by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to cut off federal unemployment money for tens of thousands of Floridians in June, rejecting arguments that the move violated state law.
Aug 31, 2021
Universities face constraints amid COVID-19 surge
The heads of some Florida universities are reminding students and faculty that campus leaders’ “hands are tied” when it comes to taking steps to try to curb the spread of COVID-19 and are trying to work around limitations as the academic year is underway.
Aug 30, 2021
Judge questions state over protest law
A federal judge tangled Monday with lawyers for the state over a controversial law – one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ top legislative priorities – that enhances penalties and creates new crimes in protests that turn violent.
Aug 30, 2021
Ida likely to drive up Florida gas prices
After Florida motorists have seen a drop in gasoline prices in recent weeks, Hurricane Ida is likely to make it more expensive to fill up.
Aug 30, 2021
Fried says financial report will meet deadline
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, who is running for governor next year, said Monday she will file an annual financial-disclosure report by a Wednesday deadline.
Aug 30, 2021
Mask case centers on students with disabilities
As a legal battle has played out in Tallahassee over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to prevent school mask mandates, attorneys for the state are trying to fend off a separate lawsuit alleging violations of federal laws designed to protect the rights of students with disabilities.
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.