Category: State & National News
Let the gambling begin
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida “Does that mean if somebody wanted to establish, let’s say, a casino in the Panhandle – is…
DeSantis pulls out of Fed Pandemic Unemployment Comp ($300/wk)
State Rep. Alex Andrade got his his wish; Gov. Ron DeSantis is dropping out of the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program. Effective June 27, Floridians…
We spoke too soon, harness racing gone
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Harness racing, quarter-horse racing and jai alai could become part of Florida history, after lawmakers…
Litton prefiles to run against Andrade
Former MLB player and local businessman, Greg Litton yesterday announced he would be seeking the Republican nomination for Florida House District 2, a seat currently…
State government reopens for business gradually
By Christine Sexton, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis has touted for months that Florida’s “open for business,†but it’s just…
WSRE seeks questions for lawmakers
WSRE invites the public to submit their questions for state legislators who will appear on “Legislative Review: Dialogue with the Delegation†during a live broadcast…
Ballot initiatives measure challenged
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Just a day after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill, the American Civil Liberties Union…
Two Andrade town halls next week
State Representative Alex Andrade will participate in two post-Session town halls next week: the first is set for Tuesday, May 11th at the Bayview Community…
Courthouse COVID rules change
Members of the public will be able to enter and move through courthouses across the state, while in-person court proceedings will continue to have mask…
US 90 Corridor Master Plan session next week
The Emerald Coast Regional Council is developing a Corridor Master Plan along US 90 in Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties. The purpose of the…
Crist announces run for governor
From his Twitter: Florida should be a place where hard work is rewarded, justice is equal, and opportunity is right in front of you. That’s…
Ten dead issues as legislative session ended
TEN DEAD ISSUES AS LEGISLATIVE SESSION ENDED May 3, 2021Jim Saunders TALLAHASSEE — From abortion restrictions to vacation rentals, many high-profile bills died Friday when…
An ‘important’ message from our former commander-in-chief
Received at 8:35 a.m. on Monday, May 3: – May 3, 2021 – Statement by Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of…
Gaetz pushes back against latest headlines
At 12:52 p.m. Congressman Matt Gaetz sent a plea for campaign contributions to fight the latest headlines that his buddy Joel Greenberg implicated him in…
FDOT says bridge on track to open May 31
Press release: Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) contractors have completed the installation of multiple stay-in-place forms and are currently pouring and leveling concrete on the…
Lawmakers revive, pass transgender athlete ban
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — With Democrats decrying the “eleventh-hour†move, the Florida House and Senate on Wednesday revived and…
Deal reached on COVID-19 liability protections
By Christine Sexton, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Legislative leaders announced Thursday they have an agreement on COVID-19 liability protections for businesses, nursing…
Lawmakers move to abolish Constitution Revision Commission
With the full Senate poised to take up the issue, a plan that would abolish an influential panel that can place proposed constitutional amendments on…
DeSantis offers blueprint for stimulus spending
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis pitched plans Tuesday to use nearly half of the money coming to…
Gaetz tweets before and after Jan. 6 insurrection
The chair of the House Administration Committee, U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) on Friday released the social media posts of her Republican colleagues that she…
