U.S. Supreme Court asked to uphold Florida Seminole sports betting deal

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U.S. Supreme Court asked to uphold Florida Seminole sports betting deal

by Caden DeLisa | May 14, 2024

The U.S. Department of the Interior has urged the Supreme Court to reject West Flagler Associates' challenge to a sports betting compact between the Seminole Tribe and Florida, arguing that the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act supports the compact's legality. The U.S....

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Citizens Property Insurance approves $5.5 billion reinsurance plan

by Caden DeLisa | May 14, 2024

Florida’s state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corporation approved a $5.5 billion reinsurance strategy for 2024 to address rising property exposure, projected at $3.6 trillion, and adapt to changes in the reinsurance market amid increased demand and constrained...

House Speaker Mike Johnson Endorses Mike Haridopolos for Congress

by Caden DeLisa | May 14, 2024

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has endorsed Mike Haridopolos for Congress, praising his conservative leadership and experience, as Haridopolos aims to succeed the retiring Rep. Bill Posey in Florida’s 8th Congressional District. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has...

Pew Research: Florida’s tax revenue holds steady amid national decline

by Caden DeLisa | May 14, 2024

Despite a national decline in state tax revenues, Florida's financial health remains strong, with only a minor decrease in tax revenue for fiscal year 2023. Amid a national decline in state tax revenues, Florida's financial health remains comparatively strong,...

Florida to bolster its anti-human trafficking efforts with new law

by Andrew Powell | The Center Square | May 14, 2024

Florida will enhance its efforts to combat human trafficking through newly signed legislation that mandates awareness signage in high-risk areas, increases penalties for non-compliance, and imposes stricter regulations on businesses to ensure they do not use coerced...

Ads launched for pot amendment

by News Service of Florida | May 14, 2024

A new $5 million statewide ad campaign featuring mothers, law-enforcement officers, and veterans aims to boost support for a proposed constitutional amendment for the recreational use of marijuana in Florida, with four ads running across multiple platforms emphasizing...

Gov. DeSantis expands State of Emergency to 15 counties following storm patterns

by Caden DeLisa | May 13, 2024

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an Executive Order on Monday expanding the state of emergency to 15 additional counties in North Florida following Friday's severe tornadoes and storms. Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday issued an Executive Order that expands the ongoing State of...

Report details how Florida policymakers should use artificial intelligence

by Andrew Powell | The Center Square | May 13, 2024

A report by The James Madison Institute finds that artificial intelligence can streamline Florida's state government operations and improve service delivery, though it raises concerns about job impacts, privacy, and cybersecurity. A report on artificial intelligence...

High school NIL rules eyed

by News Service of Florida | May 13, 2024

The Florida High School Athletic Association’s Board of Directors will discuss potential bylaw changes to allow high school athletes to profit from endorsement deals, similar to the NIL laws in collegiate sports. The Florida High School Athletic Association’s Board of...

Wilton Simpson Issues updated rule to protect Florida livestock from avian influenza

by Caden DeLisa | May 13, 2024

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson has issued an Emergency Rule to enhance restrictions on cattle importation, aiming to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) into the state by enforcing specific testing and movement requirements...

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation undergoes legislative revamp

by Caden DeLisa | May 13, 2024

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Friday that introduces changes to Citizens Property Insurance Corporation by allowing surplus lines insurers to take over certain policies, simplifying flood insurance requirements, and consolidating accounts to improve...

Rick Scott receives endorsement from National Federation of Independent Business

by Caden DeLisa | May 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Rick Scott has secured the endorsement of the National Federation of Independent Business for his re-election campaign, as the organization lauded his support for the small business sector. U.S. Senator Rick Scott has secured the endorsement of the...

Right to hunt, fish amendment appears poised to pass

by Caden DeLisa | May 13, 2024

A Florida Chamber of Commerce poll indicates that 74 percent of Floridians support a constitutional amendment to enshrine fishing and hunting as a fundamental public right, surpassing the 60 percent threshold needed for its passage in November. A majority of...

Citrus industry continues to feel squeeze

by News Service of Florida | May 13, 2024

Florida's citrus industry faces ongoing challenges as the U.S. Department of Agriculture's latest forecast reflects a 5.6 percent drop in production from April's projections, the closure of the Gulf Citrus Growers Association, and continued recovery struggles from...

UnitedHealthcare alleges ‘flawed and illegal’ Medicaid procurement process

by Caden DeLisa | May 10, 2024

UnitedHealthcare has filed a formal protest against the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, alleging procedural and legal flaws in the procurement process for the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Program, claiming it was neither transparent nor fair and...

Poll shows Rick Scott ahead by 15 Points in Senate race on the back of strong GOP and hispanic support

by Caden DeLisa | May 10, 2024

A Florida Chamber of Commerce poll shows U.S. Senator Rick Scott leading former Representative Debbie Mucarsel-Powell by 15 points, with Scott securing 54 percent of the vote compared to Mucarsel-Powell's 39 percent, and 7 percent of voters undecided. United States...

Chancellor balks at in-state tuition change

by News Service of Florida | May 10, 2024

A potential conflict is emerging between Florida higher-education officials and the federal government over a new mandate requiring U.S. colleges to offer in-state tuition rates to students from certain Pacific islands, as stipulated in a federal appropriations bill...

Illegal vapes flood Florida: Chinese companies dominate market with unregulated products

by Caden DeLisa | May 9, 2024

The Florida Retail Federation has raised alarms over the dominance of unregulated, illegal vape products from China in the state's market, which made up a significant $355 million of the $410 million total vape sales in 2023, urging for stronger state and federal...

RPOF announces delegation leadership for RNC, led by Eric Trump

by Caden DeLisa | May 9, 2024

The Republican Party of Florida announced its delegation leadership roles for the 2024 Republican National Convention, with Eric Trump as chair and several prominent figures, including Kimberly Guilfoyle, Kevin Marino Cabrera, and other state officials, assuming key...

23 states, including Florida, call on Congress to defund UN agency for its ties to terrorism

by Bethany Blankley | The Center Square | May 9, 2024

A coalition of 23 attorneys general led by Utah and South Carolina have called on Congress to permanently defund a United Nations agency after learning of its ties to the terrorist organization Hamas. In a letter to congressional leaders, they said, “The United States...

Florida Board of Governors confirms Dr. Devin Stephenson as Florida Poly President

by Caden DeLisa | May 9, 2024

The Florida Board of Governors confirmed Dr. Devin Stephenson as the new president of Florida Polytechnic University, succeeding Randy Avent, with Stephenson set to begin his tenure on July 7. The Florida Board of Governors on Wednesday confirmed Dr. Devin Stephenson...

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