FHSAA changes replace word ‘gender’
May 30, 2024
Tallahassee – The State Board of Education on Wednesday approved changes in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s bylaws that include replacing mentions of the word “gender” with the word …
Death penalty ‘game of chance’ targeted
May 29, 2024
Tallahassee – A 2023 law that lowered the number of jurors needed to recommend execution has resulted in a “quintessential game of chance” for inmates being resentenced because of changes in the st…
Vouchers for home education increase
May 28, 2024
Tallahassee – A state voucher program that began in the 2023-2024 school year is on pace to double in size — at least — as applications roll in from families who educate children at home and are se…
State House, congressional districts draw challenge
May 24, 2024
Tallahassee – A coalition of groups and residents Thursday filed a federal lawsuit contending that state House and congressional districts in the Miami area and Southwest Florida were unconstitutio…
‘Ingredients are there’ for busy storm season
May 23, 2024
Tallahassee – With insurers, utilities and emergency-management officials bracing for the coming months, experts continue to predict a highly active hurricane season for Florida and other areas of …
State to repeal renewable energy goals
May 22, 2024
Tallahassee – Carrying out a controversial law signed last week by Gov. Ron DeSantis, officials have started moving to repeal state renewable-energy goals.
Utilities grapple with unpredictable storms
May 21, 2024
Tallahassee – Top Florida utility officials said Tuesday increased intensity and unpredictability of hurricanes is making storm preparation more difficult — and expensive.
Appeals court to weigh dancer age restriction
May 20, 2024
Tallahassee – After Gov. Ron DeSantis last week signed a bill that will prevent strippers under age 21 from performing in adult-entertainment establishments across Florida, a federal appeals court …
State says first-quarter tourism set record
May 17, 2024
Tallahassee – Florida announced record tourism numbers for the first quarter of 2024, as totals for international visitors continue to move closer to pre-pandemic levels.
Judge rejects part of elections law
May 16, 2024
Tallahassee – A federal judge Wednesday issued a final decision blocking part of a 2023 Florida elections law that placed new restrictions on voter-registration groups, including preventing non-U.S…