Records lawsuit targets State over COVID-19 data
A Democratic state lawmaker and a non-profit group have filed a lawsuit alleging the Florida Department of Health has violated public-records laws by refusing to provide detailed data about the COVID…
Judge backs DeSantis on unemployment money
A Leon County circuit judge Monday upheld a decision by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to cut off federal unemployment money for tens of thousands of Floridians in June, rejecting arguments that t…
Universities face constraints amid COVID-19 surge
The heads of some Florida universities are reminding students and faculty that campus leaders’ “hands are tied” when it comes to taking steps to try to curb the spread of COVID-19 and are trying to w…
Judge questions state over protest law
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
