Author: News Service of Florida
Escambia School Board still has to ‘Tango’
A federal judge let Lake County and Education Commissioner Manny Diaz off the hook but not the Escambia County School Board. ‘Tango’ Book Fight Gets…
FSU challenge to ACC hits snag
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A Leon County circuit judge on Monday put a hold on Florida State University’s lawsuit…
Former Governor, Senator Graham dies at 87
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Bob Graham, a two-term Florida governor who went on to serve in the U.S. Senate…
DeSantis upset
From The News Service of Florida: Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday lashed out at two proposed constitutional amendments that will appear on the November ballot,…
6 Issues on November Ballot
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With the state Supreme Court this week signing off on ballot initiatives about abortion rights…
By the Numbers: County Unemployment Rates
The Florida Department of Commerce on Friday released a report that said the state had a 3.1 percent unemployment rate in February. Here are county…
10 Dead Issues in 2024 Session
By Jim Saunders. The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — When Florida lawmakers went home after ending the 2024 legislative session Friday, they left behind…
‘Other end of the tunnel’ for Dozier victims
By Dara Kam, the News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Wiping away tears, men in their 60s, 70s and 80s watched Monday as the Florida…
State seeks judge’s exit from elections fight
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Saying he “appears to have a closed mind,” the state has asked a federal judge…
Backroom Briefing: A Farmer Eats Across Florida
Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Food across Florida is being highlighted…
School flag bill dies in committee
By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida. TALLAHASSEE — An effort to restrict what flags can be flown at schools and other public buildings…
By the Numbers: COVID-19 Deaths by County
From The News Service of Florida: Data posted online by the state Department of Health showed that 725 Florida resident deaths had been linked to…