MIAMI – Amid rising inflation and recession fears, Florida last week saw initial unemployment claims go up for the first time since early June. The
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Former Broward supervisor of elections tapped as Florida’s top elections cop
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday tapped Pete Antonacci, a former prosecutor and onetime supervisor of elections, to head a controversial new state office
Listeria outbreak linked to Sarasota area ice cream company
MIAMI – The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating an outbreak of Listeria infections linked to Big Olaf Creamery brand ice cream
Florida judge denies requests to block controversial race-related concepts education law
TALLAHASSEE – A federal judge Monday rejected arguments by attorneys for teachers, a studen,t and a diversity consultant that he should block a controversial new
Nearly 150 new laws set to go into effect in Florida on Friday
TALLAHASSEE – From a record $109.9 billion budget to naming a state dessert, nearly 150 laws that Florida legislators passed this year are set to
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoes alimony overhaul
TALLAHASSEE — Acting on one of the most emotionally charged issues of the 2022 legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday vetoed a measure that
Suspected land mine removed from Florida beach
MIAMI – A suspected land mine was removed from a Florida beach, according to police. The old military ordnance was discovered Wednesday on an unnamed
US Supreme Court ruling adds fuel to Florida abortion battles
TALLAHASSEE – The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Friday to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling drew fiercely polarized reactions in Florida, with Gov.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bills on smoking bans, stolen sexual images
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed 35 bills on Friday, including a law allowing local governments to ban smoking on beaches and
Florida seeks to clear way for 15-week abortion limit
TALLAHASSEE – Attorneys for the state are fighting an attempt to block a 15-week abortion limit that is slated to take effect July 1. Lawyers