Takeaways from Tallahassee — Gulf of Contention

It’s already Google Maps official, and state statute may soon catch up.
1 66min

Gov. DeSantis appoints 3 new members onto Disney World’s governing board

CFTOD provides services similar to a county government at Disney World.
2 3min

New Administration


Decline of Florida’s citrus industry hastened by Donald Trump’s tariff tiff

Hurricanes and disease have already taken a tremendous toll on those fragrant trees, not to mention development demand for the land.
8 22min

Legislative, Influence & Policy


Dana Trabulsy proposes expanding scope of practice for certain health care workers

Trabulsy’s measure would expand the roles and responsibilities of physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses.
0 3min

Johanna López wants to make sure violence victims aren’t evicted

López has introduced a new proposal to enhance protections and safeguards for victims of violence and stalking.
2 3min

Ileana Garcia advocates to improve services for young adults looking for housing

Garcia has filed a measure that will bolster support services and provide resources to help young adults become self-sustaining.
0 4min

Specials


Senate GOP backs ‘reliable’ Debbie Mayfield in SD 19 Special Election

‘The challenges and opportunities that lie ahead will require experienced leadership.’
0 4min

Florida doctors back dermatologist Terry Cronin in HD 32 Special Election

‘It is essential there are physicians elected to the Florida Legislature.’
1 3min

Cord Byrd defends Debbie Mayfield snub, says Division of Elections must reject ‘constitutionally ineligible’ candidates

‘It’s for much the same reason that the Secretary can’t certify the King of England (a non-U.S. citizen) or a notorious serial killer (a convicted felon).’
1 5min

Federal


White House says judges balking at Donald Trump’s actions are provoking a ‘constitutional crisis’

Karoline Leavitt said the White House would comply with the courts but believed the administration would ‘ultimately be vindicated.’
1 6min

U.S. inflation got worse with rising groceries, gasoline prices

‘We’re really not making progress on inflation right now.’
7 10min

As DOGE hammers away at the U.S. government, Republicans stir with quiet objections

Taken together, the quiet concerns are the first glimmers of GOP pushback against Trump’s upending of the federal government
5 13min

South Florida


Frontier makes another takeover bid for Spirit Airlines and it is rejected, again

Florida-based Spirit Airlines officials say they’ll work out their own plan to get out of bankruptcy.
0 5min

‘Steadfast advocate’ Todd Delmay launches bid to unseat Hillary Cassel in HD 101

‘All agree on one thing: my opponent is everything they hate about politics.’
1 5min

South Florida counties produce mixed bag for home sales in January

Miami-Dade and Broward counties saw sharp declines in closed housing contracts.
0 3min

Coral Gables-based DNC fundraising chief faces Donald Trump ouster at Kennedy Center

There have reportedly been talks at the White House of Trump installing himself as Chair of the Kennedy Center Board.
5 7min

Culture Wars


Gov. DeSantis slams Democrats for supporting Dreamers as state yanks in-state tuition rates

‘I don’t think you should be admitted to college in Florida if you’re here illegally.’
5 3min

Florida’s abortion ban: What the latest data shows

The impact of Florida’s 6-week ban is becoming clearer.
14 11min

Education


Alan Dershowitz to deliver 2025 commencement at New College

Dershowitz has taken on many high-profile, controversial cases.
2 4min

UWF named ‘high spending’ research institution by Carnegie Foundation

University of West Florida spent more than $40M on research during the evaluation period.
0 4min

Kristen Arrington and Rita Harris push retirement system changes to help recruit educators

Arrington and Harris point to 10,000 vacancies in schools across Florida as a reason why the changes need to be made.
5 3min


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