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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Florida jobless claims up slightly
New unemployment claims increased last week in Florida but remain similar to pre-pandemic levels.
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.
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.
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.
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.