Judge questions state over protest law
August 30, 2021
A federal judge tangled Monday with lawyers for the state over a controversial law – one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ top legislative priorities – that enhances penalties and creates new crimes in protests…
Ida likely to drive up Florida gas prices
August 30, 2021
After Florida motorists have seen a drop in gasoline prices in recent weeks, Hurricane Ida is likely to make it more expensive to fill up.
Fried says financial report will meet deadline
August 30, 2021
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, who is running for governor next year, said Monday she will file an annual financial-disclosure report by a Wednesday deadline.
Mask case centers on students with disabilities
August 30, 2021
As a legal battle has played out in Tallahassee over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to prevent school mask mandates, attorneys for the state are trying to fend off a separate lawsuit alleging violations…
Judge rules against DeSantis on mask mandates
August 27, 2021
Ruling that Gov. Ron DeSantis overstepped his constitutional authority, a Leon County circuit judge on Friday sided with a group of parents in a high-profile lawsuit challenging DeSantis’ July 30 exe…
Replacing state surgeon general may be difficult
August 27, 2021
Florida needs a new state surgeon general. The question could quickly become: Will it be easy to find someone?
More than 10,000 have received antibody treatment
August 26, 2021
Florida has administered monoclonal antibody treatment to more than 10,000 people to try to prevent severe illness from COVID-19, a top state official said Wednesday.
Closing arguments set in school mask fight
August 26, 2021
A hearing in a high-profile lawsuit challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order aimed at preventing local school boards from imposing student mask mandates is ready for closing arguments on Thursd…
Disney to require vaccinations for Bahamas cruises
August 24, 2021
Disney Cruise Line on Tuesday joined other lines that dock in Florida in planning to require COVID-19 vaccinations for most passengers ages 12 or older traveling to the Bahamas.
Medicaid could face hefty deficits
August 24, 2021
Florida’s swelling Medicaid rolls are expected to help create a nearly $1.9 billion deficit in the safety-net health care program over the next 22 months, according to new estimates drawn up by a sta…