DeSantis expands vaccinations to teachers, cops aged 50-plus
February 23, 2021
Marking a significant change in Florida’s vaccination strategy, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday said teachers and law enforcement officers ages 50 and older will have access to COVID-19 vaccine doses …
Governor: Vaccines to be distributed at CVS
February 23, 2021
Tuesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that CVS Health will begin offering COVID-19 vaccinations at 81 select CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy y más, and Navarro Discount Pharmacy locations in 13 count…
Senate GOP committee spends 450K for new digs
February 23, 2021
The Florida Senate Republicans’ campaign committee paid $450,000 in cash to purchase a restored 120-year-old building in Tallahassee this month, Senate President Wilton Simpson confirmed on Monday.
By the numbers: Counties with the most COVID-19 deaths
February 23, 2021
Florida on Monday exceeded 30,000 residents deaths from COVID-19 since the pandemic started last year. Here are the 15 counties with the most resident deaths:
— Miami-Dade: 5,314
— Palm …
10 big issues to watch during the 2021 session
February 22, 2021
The 2021 legislative session will start March 2, with Gov. Ron DeSantis giving the annual State of the State address.
Lawmakers will take up a wide range of issues during the 60-day session, al…
Gulf Power customers could face Sally costs
February 22, 2021
The Florida Public Service Commission next week could approve a proposal that would lead to Gulf Power Co. customers paying $206 million for costs related to Hurricane Sally.
Fried won’t lower flags for Limbaugh
February 22, 2021
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried intends to defy a call by Gov. Ron DeSantis to lower flags to half-staff to honor conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh, who died last week.
Prison guard changes pitched for ‘system in crisis’
February 22, 2021
Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Mark Inch has been making the rounds in Tallahassee to pitch lawmakers on a plan to spend more than $26 million to shorten prison guards’ regular d…
DeSantis pushes for election changes
February 22, 2021
Contending the state needs to strengthen election integrity, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday proposed a series of changes in Florida’s voting process.
DeSantis made the announcement three mon…
Florida to lower flags for Limbaugh
February 19, 2021
Florida will lower flags to half-staff after funeral plans are set for conservative media icon Rush Limbaugh, a Palm Beach resident who died Wednesday after a battle with cancer, Gov. Ron DeSantis …