COVID-19 hospitalizations continue drop
The number of Florida hospital inpatients with COVID-19 continues to drop, while the death toll during the pandemic is nearing 59,000 residents, federal and state data show.
Gas prices at highest level since 2014
Florida gasoline prices went up 13 cents during the past week and are the highest they have been since October 2014, according to the AAA auto club.
DeSantis calls for special session on COVID-19 mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis called Thursday for a special legislative session next month to erect roadblocks against COVID-19 vaccination mandates being advanced by the White House.
Jobless claims tick up in Florida
Unemployment claims in Florida increased slightly last week but remained similar to levels before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Education board approves civic curriculum changes
The State Board of Education on Wednesday approved a new rule aimed at shaping civic education in public schools.
COVID-19 hospitalizations below 2,800
The number of COVID-19 patients in Florida hospitals has dropped below 2,800, continuing steady decreases that began in September.
Motorists could face higher gas prices
Though gasoline prices remained relatively steady last week, the AAA auto club said Monday that Florida motorists could again see rising costs when they fill up their tanks.
Taddeo tosses hat into race for governor
State Sen. Annette Taddeo jumped into the Democratic primary race for governor on Monday, saying she is the candidate who can excite voters in her party’s bid to oust Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis nex…
Higher pay requested for state troopers
Increased pay to retain members of the Florida Highway Patrol is a top legislative priority of the state Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
ICU patients with COVID-19 drop below 1,000
In another sign of easing pressure on Florida hospitals, the number of COVID-19 patients in intensive-care units has dropped below 1,000, according to data posted online Thursday by the U.S. Departme…
