Stories by News Service of Florida
Stories by News Service of Florida
5 big issues to watch Tuesday
November 4, 2024
Tallahassee – After months of voters getting bombarded with television ads and mail pieces, Tuesday is Election Day.
Supreme Court tees up disabled firefighter case
November 1, 2024
Tallahassee – With the Biden administration, labor unions and AARP weighing in, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in January in a dispute about whether the city of Sanford violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by limiting a health-insurance subsidy for a firefighter who retired early because of Parkinson’s disease.
Amendment 3 backers, DeSantis square off
October 31, 2024
Tallahassee – Florida next week could join two dozen states that allow recreational use of marijuana, after a nine-figure campaign bankrolled by the state’s largest medical-marijuana operator amid intense opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Voters weigh party labels in school board races
October 30, 2024
Tallahassee – When Florida voters went to the polls in 1998, they passed a constitutional amendment that made a series of election-related changes, including requiring nonpartisan races for county school board seats.
FPL seeks approval to collect storm costs
October 29, 2024
Tallahassee – Florida Power & Light customers likely will face increased monthly bills in 2025 after the utility on Oct. 29 requested approval to collect nearly $1.2 billion to cover costs of restoring power after hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton and to replenish a storm reserve fund.
Groups challenge social media law
October 28, 2024
Tallahassee – In a long-anticipated move, two internet-industry groups Monday filed a constitutional challenge to a new Florida law aimed at keeping children off social-media platforms.
Nursery industry takes hurricane hits
October 25, 2024
Tallahassee – Greenhouse and nursery-grown plants, particularly holiday poinsettias, might be in short supply and cost more because of damage in Hurricane Milton.
FPL hurricane costs top $1B
October 24, 2024
Tallahassee – Florida Power & Light expects to seek approval to collect about $1.2 billion from customers in 2025 to cover costs of restoring power after hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton and to replenish a storm reserve fund.
Citrus growers look for state, federal aid
October 23, 2024
Tallahassee – With the industry’s problems exacerbated by Hurricane Milton, Florida citrus growers are turning to state and federal lawmakers for help.
Florida GOP grabs early voting edge
October 22, 2024
Tallahassee – After falling behind in voting by mail, Florida Republicans quickly moved ahead of Democrats in ballots cast in the November election on the strength of turning out to early voting sites.