Florida News (Page 234)

(The Center Square) — A new report from the Florida Legislature’s research arm found a significant decrease in the number of child victims of commercial sexual exploitation in the Sunshine State, but some services still sorely need improvement. The Florida Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability published itsContinue Reading

(The Center Square) — Data from the Florida Public Service Commission and the federal government show the state’s electricity rates remain competitive with other states. Florida Power & Light Co., the largest electricity supplier in the Sunshine State with over 12 million accounts statewide, has the lowest rates of allContinue Reading

(The Center Square) – A Cuban-American congressman from Florida discovered through questioning that federal officials are “vetting” foreign agents entering the U.S. by relying on information provided by their government, including if it is designated as a state sponsor of terrorism. At a U.S. House Homeland Security Subcommittee on TransportationContinue Reading

(The Center Square) — An audit of the Florida Department of Corrections has uncovered several issues related to the use of force, untimely reporting times and information technology access controls. The Florida Auditor General reviewed incident reporting, maintenance requests, Correctional Officer timekeeping records and the state-operated Institutions Inmate Welfare TrustContinue Reading

(The Center Square) — The Florida Auditor General’s office has released two reports that detail significant issues and financial trends in the Sunshine State’s charter schools, charter technical career centers and district school boards. There are 720 charter schools and charter technical career centers operating in Florida, with the majorityContinue Reading

(The Center Square) — Despite no longer being a battleground state, a new report projects spending in Florida will top $464 million for this year’s campaign, one of the largest increases over previous predictions. According to the latest Political Projections Report by AdImpact, Florida has one of the largest projectedContinue Reading

(The Center Square) – The National Football League earned more than $13 billion and distributed more than $400 million in 2023 to each team from national revenue, Sportico reported. The record distribution comes as teams across the league continue to push for public incentives for new stadiums and renovations. MostContinue Reading

(The Center Square) – Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading a 23-state coalition of attorneys general opposing another Biden administration regulation on home appliances, this time on washing machines. They did so as the U.S. House is poised to vote on two bills this week that would restrict BidenContinue Reading

(The Center Square) — Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares filed an amicus brief Monday with attorneys general from 15 other states asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case about schools socially transitioning students without parents’ knowledge or consent. “It is essential that schools work with parents, not againstContinue Reading