Florida News (Page 212)

(The Center Square) — Florida officials are seeking feedback from the public about the Florida Energy Rebate programs currently under development. The program still awaits approval from the U.S. Department of Energy. Florida has been allocated $346 million to assist residents in reducing energy costs by improving their home’s energyContinue Reading

(The Center Square) – As the California exodus continues, a new migration trend is occurring, with southeastern and Appalachian states taking the top spots as inbound migration destinations, according to new reports. According to a new Consumer Affairs 2024 Migration Trends report, “California’s mass exodus continues to ensue,” with theContinue Reading

(The Center Square) – U.S. Coast Guard crews continue to interdict and repatriate foreign nationals attempting to illegally enter the U.S. off the coast of Florida despite recent claims to the contrary. After a larger-than-normal surge of illegal activity began around New Year’s Eve 2022 and New Year’s Day 2023,Continue Reading

(The Center Square) — After a busy legislative session, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed 18 bills in the past week, including new initiatives for rural health care and economic development. Senate Bill 644 creates a new hospital designation type, “rural emergency hospital,” and defines requirements for rural or critical accessContinue Reading

(The Center Square) – Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Thursday called on U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to stop the agency’s “continued support of Cuba’s communist interests.” She did so after Cuban-American lawmakers raised the alarm about Chinese spies operating in Cuba, reportedly targeting Cuban-Americans as well as aboutContinue Reading

(The Center Square) – Florida Republicans, led by Gov. Ron DeSantis, blasted a guilty verdict on all charges in former President Donald Trump’s New York business records trial. “Today’s verdict represents the culmination of a legal process that has been bent to the political will of the actors involved: AContinue Reading

(The Center Square) – While a New York City jury convicted former President Donald Trump Thursday on all counts in the New York City hush-money case, his legal issues don’t end there. Trump also faces 54 felony charges in three other separate indictments spread across Florida, Georgia and Washington D.C.Continue Reading

(The Center Square) — Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez announced Thursday that the Sunshine State will welcome professionals and novices again for the upcoming 2024 Florida Python Challenge. Nunez said that registration for the Florida Python Challenge is open. Participants must complete online training to participate in the 10-day competitionContinue Reading

(The Center Square) — Florida regulators will hold meetings for ratepayers after one of the state’s largest investor-owned utilities requested a rate increase. On April 2, the Tampa Electric Company filed an application with the Florida Public Service Commission requesting an increase to its base rate. The increase would allowContinue Reading