Trump Oil Drilling Proposal Florida – Pictured: Governor Ron DeSantis — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Julie Hansen Locals and environmental experts are worried about a proposed oil drilling project close to Florida’s coast. The five-year plan unveiled Thursday by the Trump administration intends to increase U.S. oil output offshore, including at some locations as close as
Large marijuana grow operation – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Canna Obscura Florida election authorities said they have done so, weeks after a marijuana-supporting organization sued the DeSantis administration in the Florida Supreme Court for allegedly taking too long to place an amendment on the ballot. A day earlier, Division of Elections Director Maria Matthews
State Employees – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Hunter Crenian For Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day, state employees will receive a five-day weekend and two four-day weekends, respectively. This year, all three holidays fall on Thursdays. On the Friday following Thanksgiving, offices were already scheduled to close. However, Florida Governor Ron
New York City Skyline with Statue of Liberty In View – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by shutterupeire According to a MovingPlace analysis released this month, residents of New York City (NYC) have been migrating in large numbers to Florida in what academics have labeled a “affordability exodus.” The report comes as opponents expressed concerns and
Jacksonville Beach, Florida: Popular tourist destination — Courtesy: Image by JJacob Boomsma from Shutterstock Some Floridians are reconsidering life in the Sunshine State due to the high cost of living, which is reflected in the soaring costs of homes and insurance rates. According to a recent Florida Atlantic University survey, almost half of Floridians had
Florida Sign – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Gustavo Frazao The speaker of the Florida House asked a hypothetical question: Does Florida require 67 counties? Consolidations, according to county officials, would go against both practicality and local pride. A century ago, Gilchrist County was carved out of Alachua to become the final Florida county. Since
Progressive – Pictured: Car insurance form & key on table — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Africa Studio Sarasota, FL. – Due to litigation reform in the state, Progressive auto insurance policyholders in Florida should receive a rebate or credit, according to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Those who are insured by other firms may also notice savings
Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday – Pictured: Man Shooting Gun at Range – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Prath Plant City, Florida – Florida’s newest sales tax holiday, which includes firearms, ammo, and recreational equipment, was introduced by Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday. At a press conference in Plant City, the governor and Lt. Gov.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaking – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by The Old Major TALLAHASSEE, FL. — Paul Renner, the former speaker of the Florida House, became the second well-known Republican to enter the campaign to succeed term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday when he filed to run for the office. In an interview on
Alligator Alcatraz – Pictured: Alligator Sunbathing — Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Cristian Cardozo Ph Miami (AP) — On Thursday, a federal judge halted construction at the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration detention facility in the Florida Everglades for two weeks as she assesses whether it breaches environmental regulations. Up to 3,000 detainees can be housed in