Author: Kylie Huggins
Florida Hurricane Tax ‘Holiday’ Adds Pet Supplies
With a sales-tax "holiday" starting this weekend, Floridians can save a few dollars on pet supplies as they stockpile other needs for the upcomin [...]
Increased Demand For Florida Hurricane Shelter Space Expected
An increased demand for shelter space is expected if hurricanes threaten Florida’s coastline in the upcoming storm season.
With COVID-19 proto [...]
Florida Jobless Rate Dips To 3 Percent
Florida’s unemployment rate dropped to 3 percent in April, while Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to warn about high gasoline prices and a potential r [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Slams Biden Over Cuba Changes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday criticized the Biden administration for reversing some restrictions on Cuba, saying the move hinders efforts [...]
Florida Sees Record Tourism In First Quarter
Florida attracted a record number of tourists during the first three months of 2022, surpassing totals from similar quarters before the COVID-19 [...]
Florida Gov. DeSantis Taps Lawmaker Cord Byrd As Secretary Of State
State Rep. Cord Byrd, a Neptune Beach Republican who has been at the forefront of controversial legislation supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis, will [...]
Florida Citrus Forecast Gets Boost In Down Year
The troubled Florida citrus industry received a little sunshine Thursday, but the amount of fruit produced this growing season remains far below [...]
Lee Stepping Down As Florida State Elections Chief, Eyes Congressional Race
Secretary of State Laurel Lee, a former circuit judge who helped steer Florida through the 2020 elections, is stepping down after a little more t [...]
Florida Jobless Claims Low, But Gas Prices Hit High
Florida continues to see unemployment claims roll in at a pre-pandemic pace as new data showed aspects of inflation possibly slowing.
But that [...]
Scott And Biden’s Verbal Sparring Continues
Verbal sparring continues between President Joe Biden and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., over how to address inflation and other economic issues.
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