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‘Weak little twig:’ Andrew Tate challenges Florida Gov. DeSantis amid investigation
Read full article: ‘Weak little twig:’ Andrew Tate challenges Florida Gov. DeSantis amid investigationFormer kickboxer Andrew Tate, 38, challenged Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis via social media on Friday after Tate and his brother became the subjects of a criminal investigation in the state.
Florida lawmakers look for insurance answers
Read full article: Florida lawmakers look for insurance answersFlorida House members Friday began digging into questions about property-insurance companies sending money to affiliated firms and shareholders while arguing the industry was losing money.
‘There’s no way:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis weighs in on Tampa Bay Rays’ future
Read full article: ‘There’s no way:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis weighs in on Tampa Bay Rays’ futureAfter the Rays withdrew from a $1.3 billion ballpark deal earlier this month, their future in the Tampa Bay area remains uncertain.
Florida woman struck, killed on highway after getting out of car to help dog, troopers say
Read full article: Florida woman struck, killed on highway after getting out of car to help dog, troopers sayA 25-year-old Florida woman was struck and killed on a highway after she got out of her car to check on a dog, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Gov. DeSantis announces $2M for infrastructure improvements at Florida port
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis announces $2M for infrastructure improvements at Florida portFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference near Palmetto to announce an award to fund infrastructure improvements at a Gulf Coast seaport.
Florida bill cracks down on automatic gratuity at restaurants. What it means for guests
Read full article: Florida bill cracks down on automatic gratuity at restaurants. What it means for guestsFlorida lawmakers advanced a bill that would, among other things, ban automatic gratuity and service charges for parties of fewer than six guests at restaurants, cafes and other food service establishments.
Florida lawmakers go after squatters yet again. Here’s what the new plan looks like
Read full article: Florida lawmakers go after squatters yet again. Here’s what the new plan looks likeFollowing a new law last year aimed at helping homeowners get rid of squatters, Florida lawmakers are now pushing to expand those rules.
Are Florida lawmakers trying to ban people from controlling the weather?
Read full article: Are Florida lawmakers trying to ban people from controlling the weather?It might sound far-fetched, but it could soon be law. Florida Legislators are discussing a proposal that would ban people from trying to control the weather.
Who pays attorney fees in a property insurance lawsuit? Florida bill shifts the burden again
Read full article: Who pays attorney fees in a property insurance lawsuit? Florida bill shifts the burden againThe Florida House bill would shift property insurance lawsuits to a “loser pays” fee system. If a policyholder sues an insurer, the judge would award attorney fees to whichever side prevails in the case. The 2022 property insurance bill shielded insurers from paying customer attorney fees.
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a late night out? Use this AAA service to get home safe
Read full article: Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a late night out? Use this AAA service to get home safeA free ride and towing service by AAA will be offered for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
Is this Florida’s ‘happiest’ city? The answer may surprise you
Read full article: Is this Florida’s ‘happiest’ city? The answer may surprise youOn Monday, WalletHub released its latest ranking of the “happiest” cities in America, looking at which places experience the highest rates of fulfillment.
Florida Gov. DeSantis takes jabs at New York over fleeing residents. Is he right?
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis takes jabs at New York over fleeing residents. Is he right?Earlier this week during a Winter Haven news conference, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made several jabs at states like California and New York.
Republicans in Florida’s capitol restart push to lower the gun-buying age
Read full article: Republicans in Florida’s capitol restart push to lower the gun-buying ageGun rights advocates have been fighting to overturn a Florida law setting the minimum age to buy a gun at 21 since the day the measure was signed, in the wake of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida in 2018.
Could ‘Granny Flats’ solve Florida’s housing problem? Lawmakers seem to think so
Read full article: Could ‘Granny Flats’ solve Florida’s housing problem? Lawmakers seem to think soLawmakers argued that more granny flats could bring down the cost of housing in Florida, bringing a big boost to low-income workers.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis orders flags at half-staff this week. Here’s why
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis orders flags at half-staff this week. Here’s whyFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff later this week in the wake of a state lawmaker’s death, according to the governor's office.
‘Making it official:’ Florida is one step closer to enshrining ‘Gulf of America’ in law
Read full article: ‘Making it official:’ Florida is one step closer to enshrining ‘Gulf of America’ in lawFlorida lawmakers are one step closer to making “Gulf of America” an official moniker under state statutes.
Florida House bill would block Citizens from insuring condos if groups don’t get inspections done
Read full article: Florida House bill would block Citizens from insuring condos if groups don’t get inspections doneA House panel on Tuesday unanimously signed off on a proposal that would make further changes to condominium safety laws requiring inspections of older buildings and adequate reserves for repairs.
Florida lawmakers move to slash property taxes. Here’s the list of proposals
Read full article: Florida lawmakers move to slash property taxes. Here’s the list of proposalsProperty taxes have been a hot-button issue in Florida lately, and many of the proposals being tossed about by lawmakers reflect that fact.
‘Just eliminate it entirely:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis vows to axe rent, property taxes
Read full article: ‘Just eliminate it entirely:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis vows to axe rent, property taxesOn Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged to eliminate business rent taxes as he touted the state's economic success.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs death warrant in Monroe murder
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis signs death warrant in Monroe murderGov. Ron DeSantis has signed a death warrant for the April 8 execution of inmate Michael Tanzi, who was convicted in the 2000 murder of a woman in Monroe County, according to the Florida Supreme Court.
These cities have the most homeless people in America. Only 1 is in Florida
Read full article: These cities have the most homeless people in America. Only 1 is in FloridaThe top five cities on the list were home to more than one-third of all people in the nation last year who experienced homelessness.
2 face charges after 16-year-old girl kidnapped, dismembered in Florida, police say
Read full article: 2 face charges after 16-year-old girl kidnapped, dismembered in Florida, police saySt. Petersburg police say a man and a woman face charges in the alleged kidnapping and killing of a 16-year-old girl who was reported missing in February.
Florida Senate aims to tighten effort to put constitutional amendments on the ballot
Read full article: Florida Senate aims to tighten effort to put constitutional amendments on the ballotA day after the Florida House started moving forward with its version of the plan, the Senate on Friday released a wide-ranging bill that would add restrictions to the state’s ballot initiative process.
‘Cognitive decline’ argued as execution looms in Florida for man convicted of killing Seminole County woman, 8-year-old
Read full article: ‘Cognitive decline’ argued as execution looms in Florida for man convicted of killing Seminole County woman, 8-year-oldAn attorney for inmate Edward James is arguing that drug and alcohol use since childhood, multiple head injuries and a near-fatal heart attack have helped lead to James suffering “cognitive decline.”
‘Epitome of evil:’ Could this migrant be the first to die under Florida’s new law?
Read full article: ‘Epitome of evil:’ Could this migrant be the first to die under Florida’s new law?An undocumented immigrant accused of murder may be among the first to face the death penalty under one of the state’s newest laws.
These Florida cities have the best credit scores. Just how high are they?
Read full article: These Florida cities have the best credit scores. Just how high are they?The ranking examines the median credit scores of residents from across 182 American cities to “give credit where credit is literally and figuratively due.”
Do I need another measles shot? Florida doctor weighs in after case reported at Miami school
Read full article: Do I need another measles shot? Florida doctor weighs in after case reported at Miami schoolThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends two doses of the measles vaccine when you are a child. But if you had your shots done 30 or 40 years ago, are you still safe?
Officials: No signs of shooter or victims after reports of gunshots at Florida naval base
Read full article: Officials: No signs of shooter or victims after reports of gunshots at Florida naval baseNaval officials say police are responding to an 'active shooter situation' at Corry Station in Florida.
Florida deploying law enforcement to cities to help with spring break crowds
Read full article: Florida deploying law enforcement to cities to help with spring break crowdsSpring break is upon Florida and once again the state is deploying its law enforcement assets to help several local cities deal with the crowds that come with young vacationers.
Florida lawmakers weigh medical malpractice changes for adult children
Read full article: Florida lawmakers weigh medical malpractice changes for adult childrenCurrently, people who are 25 years old or older cannot seek such damages in medical malpractice cases involving deaths of their parents. Also, parents cannot seek such damages in malpractice cases involving the deaths of their children who are 25 or older.
‘Worth looking at:’ Florida lawmakers consider eradicating property taxes statewide
Read full article: ‘Worth looking at:’ Florida lawmakers consider eradicating property taxes statewideHomeowners often feel the stress when their property tax bill arrives in the mail. Removing this burden could be appealing, though it comes with a new set of challenges.
Mysterious affliction causing endangered sawfish to spin and die resurfaces in Florida
Read full article: Mysterious affliction causing endangered sawfish to spin and die resurfaces in FloridaA mysterious affliction that causes prehistoric, endangered smalltooth sawfish to spin erratically in Florida waters and often die appears to have resurfaced, with more than 50 deaths last year.
Florida Legislature opens annual session with eye on spending, property insurance
Read full article: Florida Legislature opens annual session with eye on spending, property insuranceWith House Speaker Daniel Perez pointing to an “age of disruption,” Florida Republican legislative leaders opened the 2025 session on Tuesday by voicing support for digging into government spending.
Florida Senate committee OKs repealing later school start times
Read full article: Florida Senate committee OKs repealing later school start timesLawmakers in 2023 approved the requirements, citing a need for older students to get more sleep. The requirements are slated to take effect in 2026, but as the deadline has neared, districts have said they are struggling to comply.
FPL proposes rate increases, citing growth and need for solar-energy facilities
Read full article: FPL proposes rate increases, citing growth and need for solar-energy facilitiesThe base-rate proposal, filed at the Florida Public Service Commission, would lead to increases of $1.545 billion in 2026 and $927 million in 2027.
Why was Florida ranked the top state for education, economy? Here’s your answer
Read full article: Why was Florida ranked the top state for education, economy? Here’s your answerWhile the Sunshine State ranked No. 9 overall, it placed as the top state nationwide for the categories of “Education” and “Economy.”
Judge weighs Florida social media law
Read full article: Judge weighs Florida social media lawA 2024 Florida law aimed at keeping children off of social-media platforms came under scrutiny Friday, as lawyers for the state told a federal judge the measure is addressing a “mental-health crisis” and attorneys for industry groups argued the restrictions violate First Amendment rights.
Florida judge refuses to block execution
Read full article: Florida judge refuses to block executionA Seminole County circuit judge has refused to block the scheduled March 20 execution of convicted murderer Edward James, rejecting arguments that he should be spared, in part, because of “cognitive decline.”
‘We need...open season on the homeless:’ Florida deputy under fire for social media comment
Read full article: ‘We need...open season on the homeless:’ Florida deputy under fire for social media commentThe St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is deciding if disciplinary actions will be implemented against one of its deputies following a public comment on a social media site, according to a report by our sister station News4JAX in Jacksonville.
Florida Strawberry Festival is back! Headliners, discounted tickets and more
Read full article: Florida Strawberry Festival is back! Headliners, discounted tickets and moreAs spring rolls around the corner, the Florida Strawberry Festival is back in Plant City delivering live performances, rides and attractions and fresh strawberries!