Supreme Court set to hear water battle
January 4, 2021
After years of battling between Florida and Georgia, the U.S. Supreme Court next month will again take up a dispute about water in a river system that links the two states.
The Supreme Court last…
Five Florida legal fights to watch in 2021
January 4, 2021
From a water battle to a gun law passed after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, courts are grappling with numerous major Florida legal issues. Here are five cases to w…
Contagious new COVID strain detected in Florida
January 1, 2021
TALLAHASSEE — A contagious new strain of the coronavirus that has spread in Britain has been detected in a man in Florida, the state Department of Health said Thursday night.
Life in 2021: What’s next for Florida?
December 31, 2020
TALLAHASSEE — As the new year dawns, hundreds of thousands of Floridians are lining up for vaccinations that could put an end to coronavirus-caused elbow bumps, isolation and fear.
Questions remain about extended unemployment benefits
December 30, 2020
Questions remained Wednesday about when extended unemployment benefits from a newly signed federal stimulus package will be available for Floridians out of work because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Garcon Point Bridge bondholders ask judge to reinstate tolls
December 30, 2020
Bondholders this week asked a circuit judge to quickly order the Florida Department of Transportation to reinstate toll collections on a controversial Panhandle bridge where tolls have been suspende…
COVID vaccines serve up questions — some not yet answered
December 30, 2020
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is relying on Florida hospitals to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to health care workers, seniors and at-risk populations in the communities the hospitals serve.
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More than 122,000 receive vaccinations
December 29, 2020
More than 122,000 Floridians received COVID-19 vaccinations during the first two weeks that the long-awaited shots were available, according to numbers posted Monday on the Florida Department of Heal…
Bill to address extra protections for pregnant workers
December 28, 2020
Florida lawmakers could consider a proposal aimed at ensuring employers provide accommodations for pregnant women. Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez, R-Doral, filed a proposal (SB 384) on Monday that, in part…
New laws set to go into effect this week: Find out what will change
December 28, 2020
A bill dealing with a voter-approved prohibition on public officials and employees using their offices to benefit themselves, their families or employers is among four new laws that will take effect…