Author: Kylie Huggins
Florida Jobless Rate Remains At 3 Percent
Florida’s unemployment rate held at 3 percent in May, even as people exit jobs in search of better opportunities, and concerns continue about the [...]
Florida Wildlife Officials Preparing To Aid Manatees
After a record number of manatee deaths mostly linked to malnutrition, state and federal wildlife officials hope to double rescue and rehabilitat [...]
Higher Room Rates Could Put Damper On Florida Tourism
Hotel room rates pushed up by demand during the past year might now be hindering tourism amid increasing inflation, state tourism officials said.
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Florida Citrus Production At An Eight-Decade Low
With the state pouring millions of dollars into research and marketing efforts, Florida’s citrus industry is approaching the end of the 2021-2022 [...]
Florida Jobless Claims Remain Low Amid Headwinds
Despite concerns about inflation and other global economic pressures, Florida continues to see relatively few new unemployment claims.
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Florida Gov. DeSantis Vetoes Controversial Everglades Bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday vetoed a controversial measure tied to Everglades restoration that, even after being watered down during the legis [...]
DeSantis Objects To Stadium Funding In Tampa Bay Rays Veto
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday he opposes tax dollars going to professional sports stadiums in explaining his decision to veto a $35 million budge [...]
Deal Reached On Florida Manatee Habitat Protections
Environmental groups and federal wildlife officials have reached a deal to upgrade habitat protections for manatees, which suffered a record numb [...]
Texas School Shooting Reignites Partisan Divide In Florida On Guns
In the wake of Tuesday’s school shooting in Texas, Democratic lawmakers in Florida called on their Republican colleagues to use time remaining in [...]
Byrd: More Florida Elections Changes Could Be Necessary
Florida’s top elections official said Tuesday that voters should be confident in the state’s voting process, including when casting ballots by ma [...]