News Service of Florida

Florida's Congressional Map Foes Fight Attempt to Shield Lawmakers

TALLAHASSEE — Opponents of a congressional redistricting plan pushed through the Legislature by Gov. Ron DeSantis are fighting an effort…

2 years ago

DeSantis Seeks to Shield Redistricting Documents

TALLAHASSEE — After pushing a congressional redistricting plan through the Legislature this spring, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is fighting to…

3 years ago

Disaster Aid to Expand in Ian’s Aftermath

TALLAHASSEE --- A major-disaster declaration that President Joe Biden issued early Thursday will be expanded to more areas as Florida…

3 years ago

FL Lawmakers Spread $175 Million Across the State

TALLAHASSEE --- A legislative panel Friday approved money for more than 230 local projects and programs across the state, after…

3 years ago

FL National Guard Could Help at Short-Staffed Prisons

By Jim Saunders TALLAHASSEE — As the state continues to struggle with a shortage of correctional officers, a legislative panel…

3 years ago

DeSantis Sues FDA Over Drug Importation Records

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has filed a lawsuit alleging that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not…

3 years ago

State Sets Medical Marijuana Dosage, Supply Limits

TALLAHASSEE --- Florida health officials have released a highly anticipated rule setting THC dosage amounts and supply limits on products…

3 years ago

Court Clears Way for Rebekah Jones in Congressional Race

TALLAHASSEE — On the eve of the primary election, an appeals court Monday overturned a ruling that would have blocked…

3 years ago

Florida Tourism Continues to Bounce Back

TALLAHASSEE --- Tourism in Florida during the first half of 2022 was up 20 percent from the same period last…

3 years ago

VP Harris Says Resiliency Money Coming to South Florida

Vice President Kamala Harris announced Monday that $50 million is headed to South Florida to help protect low-lying neighborhoods from…

3 years ago

Florida Unemployment Rate Dips in June

TALLAHASSEE --- Despite increased concerns about layoffs and a looming recession, Florida’s unemployment rate dipped in June. The state Department…

3 years ago

Crist, Fried Duke Square off in Debate, Sparks fly

TALLAHASSEE --- With both claiming to be Florida Democrats’ best bet to defeat Gov. Ron DeSantis in November, U.S. Rep.…

3 years ago

‘Conversion Therapy’ Bans Remain Blocked

TALLAHASSEE — A federal appeals court Wednesday refused to reconsider a decision that struck down measures passed in Palm Beach…

3 years ago

Georgia Backs Florida in Elections Law Fight

TALLAHASSEE — Pointing to broader implications of the case, Georgia is backing Florida in a fight about a 2021 elections…

3 years ago

DeSantis Says Misleading Fundraising 'Wrong'

Gov. Ron DeSantis called it “wrong” and a “fraud on the donor” to deceive people into giving campaign contributions after…

3 years ago

State, NRA Point to Supreme Court Ruling in Gun Case

TALLAHASSEE --- As they battle over a 2018 Florida law that raised the minimum age from 18 to 21 to…

3 years ago

Surgeons Challenge 'Brazilian Butt Lift' Restrictions

TALLAHASSEE — Seven plastic surgeons are asking an appeals court to block a new state emergency rule that placed additional…

3 years ago

Florida Gasoline Prices Hit $4.76 Record

The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Florida hit a record-high $4.76 on Sunday and likely…

3 years ago