Numerous candy brands have “elevated” amounts of arsenic, according to Florida health officials

Female researcher looks through microscope – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by SmartPhotoLab The Villages, FL. – Numerous confectionery candy goods had “elevated” amounts of arsenic, according to tests conducted by the Florida Department of Health, officials announced on Monday. In a press conference, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared that 28 of 46 goods from ten

DeSantis is offering $26 million to support nursing education in Florida

Gov. Ron Desantis Committed to Nursing Support – Pictured: Nurses walking through hallway — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Monkey Business Images Pinellas Park, Florida – At a news announcement on the St. Petersburg College campus, Governor Ron DeSantis reaffirmed his commitment to Florida’s nursing sector by announcing more financing for state schools, universities, and private education.

The entire House is now prepared to vote on a second measure to do away with property taxes in Florida

Property taxes – Pictured: Fountain pen and a property/liability claim form on a clipboard waiting to be completed, filled and signed by a policyholder or insured person. Photo and Caption: William Potter/Shutterstock.com A joint resolution approved by a House committee on Thursday is now scheduled to go to the full House; it is the second

According to DeSantis, Florida is “very seriously” considering filing state charges against Maduro

Courtesy: Gov. Ron DeSantis Miami, FL. — Following the his detention and initial court appearance in New York, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated on Monday that the state attorney general’s office was “looking very seriously” at the potential of bringing state charges against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Maduro referred to himself as a “prisoner of

DeSantis has a gradual plan to do away with property taxes in Florida, with a ballot requirement for 2026

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Hunter Crenian The following regulatory actions for the state’s endeavor to do away with property taxes on primary houses in Florida were outlined by Governor Ron DeSantis. “People are being pinched across the economy in a lot of things,” DeSantis stated on Friday’s episode of

According to a state audit, Florida state parks have a $759 million backlog of maintenance & repairs that need to be made

Florida State Parks – Pictured: Located in Florida, Ichetucknee Springs State Park – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Joanne Dale Visitor centers are getting older. Septic tanks are outdated. There is an absence of ramps and accessible sidewalks. Florida’s state park system has a nearly $759 million backlog in repairs to maintain and improve Floridians’

Florida pushes for a marijuana amendment on the 2026 ballot in response to legal pressure

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 in Florida will have longer holiday weekends

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

Progressive vehicle insurance will reimburse policyholders in Florida $1 billion

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

Governor DeSantis highlights Florida’s recently implemented Second Amendment sales tax holiday

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.