State school boards blast request for federal security aid
October 12, 2021
The organization that represents Florida school boards has “great concern” for the safety of board members and school officials after recent reports of threats, but is rejecting its national counterp…
State gets another bump in tax dollars in August
October 11, 2021
As Florida lawmakers prepare to draw up a new budget, they continue to get a boost from residents and tourists spending money.
State seeks to short-circuit student mask case
October 11, 2021
Pointing to a “hierarchy” that requires school districts to follow state laws and rules, the Florida Department of Health is asking a judge to toss out a challenge by six school boards to a rule that…
FWC resurrects support for osprey as state bird
October 7, 2021
Add the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to the supporters of doing away with the mockingbird as the state bird during the 2022 legislative session.
State backs limited fishing of goliath grouper
October 6, 2021
Three decades after the state banned the harvesting of goliath grouper, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved plans Wednesday that would allow about 200 of the fish to be kil…
School districts, state continue clash over masks
October 6, 2021
Some school districts that have imposed student mask requirements aren’t backing down, despite state threats of financial penalties and a revamped Department of Health rule aimed at bolstering parent…
COVID-19 hospitalizations dip below 4,600
October 5, 2021
Florida hospitals Tuesday continued to see decreases in patients hospitalized with COVID-19, including patients in intensive-care units.
Justices weigh red-light camera fees
October 5, 2021
Florida Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Tuesday of a potential class-action lawsuit challenging credit-card fees that a company collects from motorists who get caught on camera running red…
Hospitalized COVID-19 patients below 5,500
October 1, 2021
Florida hospitals reported Friday that 5,414 inpatients had COVID-19, with 1,425 in intensive-care unit beds, according to data posted online by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Deal makes Florida company largest marijuana retailer
October 1, 2021
Trulieve, the state’s largest medical marijuana operator, is now the nation’s biggest cannabis retailer, after closing on a $2.1 billion deal to acquire former competitor Harvest Health & Recreat…