Sep 2, 2021
Jobless claims tick up, as programs set to end
Jobless claims in Florida inched up for the second consecutive week, as two federal unemployment-aid programs tied to the COVID-19 pandemic are coming to an end.
Sep 2, 2021
Florida tops 19,000 COVID-19 cases
Florida reported 19,048 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, the highest number in four days, according to data posted Wednesday on the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.
Sep 1, 2021
Gulf County schools closed because of COVID-19
A second North Florida school district will be closed through the end of this week because of the worsening spread of COVID-19. Gulf County schools Superintendent Jim Norton announced Tuesday that the district would close schools Wednesday through Friday.
Sep 1, 2021
Wages, population growth lag
The average annual wage in Florida dipped further below the national mark in 2020, according to an economic overview by the Legislature’s Office of Economic and Demographic Research.
Sep 1, 2021
Florida tops 3.25 million cases since pandemic started
Florida reported 18,608 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, according to data updated Tuesday on the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Florida now has had more than 3.25 million cases of COVID-19 among residents since the pandemic started in early 2020.
Aug 31, 2021
Records lawsuit targets State over COVID-19 data
A Democratic state lawmaker and a non-profit group have filed a lawsuit alleging the Florida Department of Health has violated public-records laws by refusing to provide detailed data about the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.