Regional News

Fri, Dec 1, 2023 2:00 PM

The Florida legislature was among several nationwide this year that expanded its school choice programs. One of its scholarship...

Fri, Dec 1, 2023 1:17 PM

A new bill was filed Thursday by a Florida lawmaker that will change requirements for district school boards regarding dual...

Thu, Nov 30, 2023 11:35 PM

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom sparred over every issue brought up during their debate Thursday...

Thu, Nov 30, 2023 3:50 PM

The governors of two of the most populous U.S. states – one red, one blue – will debate Thursday night in what many have...

Thu, Nov 30, 2023 2:32 PM

A Florida lawmaker is hoping a new bill recently filed will bring about an end to plastic bags and other single-use plastics if...

Wed, Nov 29, 2023 5:41 PM

A new series launched by Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody highlights state law enforcement recruitment efforts and officers...

Wed, Nov 29, 2023 2:38 PM

Florida lawmakers have filed a new bill that could ban high school athletes who are convicted as adults of several felonies. ...

Tue, Nov 28, 2023 3:18 PM

A new bill has been filed in the Florida Legislature to possibly expand the state’s ability to help provide nutritious food to...

Mon, Nov 27, 2023 3:21 PM

In another push to reduce reliance on China and other foreign entities, Florida is expanding its semiconductor manufacturing...

Mon, Nov 27, 2023 2:59 PM

Florida’s unemployment rate remains one of the lowest in the nation and continues to outpace some of the most populated...

Mon, Nov 27, 2023 9:11 AM

(The Center Square ) – Florida has launched the first online property registration portal of its kind in the United States for...

Sun, Nov 26, 2023 8:45 AM

Florida’s popularity as a place to live, work and play has gained another ringing endorsement. Though it...

Wed, Nov 22, 2023 2:41 PM

Florida lawmakers have filed a new bill to cut red tape for certain aspects of public and charter school assessments,...

Tue, Nov 21, 2023 1:55 PM

Florida lawmakers took a closer look last week at a 2021 law that is supposed to streamline and make the state's workforce...

Tue, Nov 21, 2023 7:51 AM

In the past fiscal year, Florida received 10,542 unaccompanied children (UACs) from the border, many of whom were brought into...

Mon, Nov 20, 2023 4:10 PM

Florida officials say a program designed to help workers gain more credentials to increase their earning potential isn’t being...

Fri, Nov 17, 2023 4:14 PM

Florida officials say that the Sunshine State has set another record for tourism. According to a news release...

Fri, Nov 17, 2023 12:20 PM

The bus transit service for the Orlando area had a 25% increase in operating expenses compared to before the pandemic yet had...

Thu, Nov 16, 2023 2:19 PM

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed all of the bills passed this week during the Florida Legislature’s special session. ...

Thu, Nov 16, 2023 10:34 AM

Roughly six months after visiting with British leaders in London, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced this week Florida is expanding its...