Feb 25, 2021
By the numbers: AP exams for 2020 graduates
The College Board released a list of the 10 states with the highest percentages of 2020 public-high school graduates who scored a 3 or higher on an AP exam. Here is how Florida stacked up:
— Connecticut: 34.5 percent
— Florida: 34.2 percent
Feb 24, 2021
Senate moves to the right — and fast
The Florida Senate has long been considered the saucer that cools the hot tea, a metaphor purportedly coined by George Washington to describe the U.S. Senate’s tempering influence on the more hot-headed — and numerous — House of Representatives.
Feb 23, 2021
‘Disability abortions’ targeted in house bill
A House Republican is trying to ban abortions that women seek because of tests showing that fetuses will have disabilities.
Feb 23, 2021
Spring water bottling to expand after permit approval
Nestle Waters North America will be able to ramp up bottling to nearly 1 million gallons of water a day at a North Florida plant after a permit was approved Tuesday over the objections of opponents who said it will continue degradation of the state’s natural springs and rivers.
Feb 23, 2021
DeSantis expands vaccinations to teachers, cops aged 50-plus
Marking a significant change in Florida’s vaccination strategy, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday said teachers and law enforcement officers ages 50 and older will have access to COVID-19 vaccine doses in the coming days as four federally supported vaccination sites open in the state.
Feb 23, 2021
Governor: Vaccines to be distributed at CVS
Tuesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that CVS Health will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations at 81 select CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy y más, and Navarro Discount Pharmacy locations in 13 counties across Florida, including 67 in Miami-Dade County. The nearest location to Navarre is Escambia County.
Feb 23, 2021
Senate GOP committee spends 450K for new digs
The Florida Senate Republicans’ campaign committee paid $450,000 in cash to purchase a restored 120-year-old building in Tallahassee this month, Senate President Wilton Simpson confirmed on Monday.
Feb 23, 2021
By the numbers: Counties with the most COVID-19 deaths
Florida on Monday exceeded 30,000 residents deaths from COVID-19 since the pandemic started last year. Here are the 15 counties with the most resident deaths:
— Miami-Dade: 5,314
— Palm Beach: 2,412
Feb 22, 2021
10 big issues to watch during the 2021 session
The 2021 legislative session will start March 2, with Gov. Ron DeSantis giving the annual State of the State address.
Lawmakers will take up a wide range of issues during the 60-day session, along with negotiating a budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Here are 10 big issues to watch during the session:
Feb 22, 2021
Gulf Power customers could face Sally costs
The Florida Public Service Commission next week could approve a proposal that would lead to Gulf Power Co. customers paying $206 million for costs related to Hurricane Sally.