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.

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 Septic tanks are outdated.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’

DeSantis & Florida residents offer their opinions on President Trump’s oil drilling proposals

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

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

The expense of living has nearly 50 percent of Floridians thinking about relocating

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

Would some of Florida’s 67 counties be lost?

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

A second well-known Republican enters the campaign to succeed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

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