(The Center Square) — Legislation signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday will make it easier for the state to purchase land for conservation purposes. DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1638, which provides that 96% of revenues from the 2021 gaming compact between the Seminole Tribe of Florida andContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Florida will be accelerating its road projects, which are poised to finish 10 to 20 years ahead of schedule. Gov. Ron DeSantis approved House Bill 1301, which will include a 14.7-mile road widening project on Interstate 4, that will run from Polk County to Osceola ParkwayContinue Reading
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is cracking down on street racing following a surge in complaints and incidents reported by concerned citizens and officers. Over the weekend, law enforcement deployed various units across the city to address this dangerous activity. Despite efforts to deter participation, officers encountered individuals engaging in streetContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Florida’s electricity rates are set to decrease slightly over the coming months for some customers, while others will likely remain the same. According to data from the Florida Public Service Commission, electricity rates remain steady for three of the four investor-owned electric companies in the SunshineContinue Reading
On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Patrol Officers responded to a reported shooting in the 2800 block of Sophia Street. Upon arrival, they found Javan Holmes, 30, with at least one gunshot wound. Despite efforts by Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, Holmes succumbed to his injuries at aContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that Floridians will receive additional funding for toll relief. Toll relief began April 1 and will save some commuters who frequently drive through toll plazas hundreds of dollars over the course of a year after the state has promised toContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — The Florida Public Service Commission approved a settlement Tuesday that will allow Florida Power & Light to provide its customers with a reimbursement. FPL will reimburse its customers $5 million after they were charged “replacement” power costs when the Turkey Point and St. Lucie nuclear plantsContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Florida residents will be able to upsize their wine purchases after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law on Thursday. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 583, which will allow Florida winemakers and distributors to legally sell bottles of wine up to 15 liters, almostContinue Reading
(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Wednesday that he says will end the problem of squatters taking over homes in the Sunshine State. DeSantis stated that squatters have taken over homes in states like New York and in some cases, have been murdering the homeowners whenContinue Reading
(The Center Square) – A proposed Environmental Protection Agency rule that would monitor indirect wastewater discharges from slaughterhouses is unlawful and would be costly to businesses, 27 attorneys general said in a letter to the agencies. The EPA monitors wastewater discharge from 171 of the 5,055 meat and poultry productContinue Reading