Author: News Service of Florida
By the Numbers: Average Insurance Premiums
©2023 The News Service of Florida A new state report shows average homeowners’ property-insurance premiums as of March 31. Here are the counties with the…
State targets TikTok, adult performances, names at schools
By Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — The state Department of Education on Tuesday released a series of proposed rules that would…
From vouchers to guns, new laws take effect
By Jim Turner ©2023 The News Service of Florida. All rights reserved; see terms. TALLAHASSEE — More school vouchers. Expanded restrictions on teaching about sexual…
Bret expected to become hurricane
The News Service of Florida reports the National Hurricane Center was continuing to monitor the hurricane season’s second named storm, which was forecast to strengthen…
DeSantis doesn’t let details get in the way of presser
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, which will start July 1. Lawmakers passed a $117 billion spending plan…
FPL seeks another rate cut
From The News Service of Florida: Florida Power & Light customers could see a slight reduction in their bills starting in July, under a request…
Judge dismisses case against Gillum
The News Service of Florida reports a federal judge on Tuesday agreed to dismiss charges against former Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum, after a mistrial…
Putting abortion rights on 2024 ballot
Coalition wants Florida voters, not state lawmakers, to decide the state’s abortion rights. Why this matters: Gov. Ron DeSantis and the GOP-controlled legislature have further…
10 Big Issues in the 2023 Legislative Session
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers ended the 2023 legislative session Friday. During the 60-day session, the Republican-controlled House…
Gillum cleared on one charge, mistrial on others
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After five days of rocky deliberations, jurors on Thursday acquitted former Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew…
Backroom Briefing: On-Time Landing in Sight
Weekly political notes from The News Service of Florida By Jim Turner and Ryan Dailey, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — As conference committees…
State targets Leon County superintendent
Note: Pay attention to this. Escambia School Superintendent Tim Smith and the School Board might be targeted next. The DeSantis Administration is out to remove…
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