Governor Ron DeSantis today underscored Florida’s robust actions to uphold law and order, combat the spread of fentanyl and other illegal drugs, and curb illegal immigration. These efforts include the State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (SAFE) grant program, which the Governor signed into law last…
Read More Gov. DeSantis Highlights Florida’s Efforts To Combat Crime, Illegal Immigration, And Drug Trafficking
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. – The Main Street Zephyrhills Board of Directors is excited to announce that the acclaimed Fancy Flea Vintage Market will be bringing its renowned showcase to downtown Zephyrhills as part of their 2025 Spring Show Tour. The “Vintage on 5th Avenue” event is…
Read More Main Street Zephyrhills Welcomes Fancy Flea Vintage Market To Downtown In 2025
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and colleagues have introduced the Ensuring Continuity in Veterans’ Health Act, which requires the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to prioritize continuity of healthcare when determining if veterans should receive care from community providers. As the…
Read More Tennessee, Florida Senators Intro Bill For Veterans’ Access To Long-Term Healthcare Providers
Professors in Florida are taking legal action against the state’s new tenure law, arguing that it oversteps the constitutional power of the Board of Governors. The lawsuit, filed by Sarah Hernandez, Steven J. Willis, and Adriana Novoa, challenges the legislation mandating five-year post-tenure reviews and…
Read More Florida Professors Challenge New Tenure Law, Claiming Violation Of Board of Governors’ Authority
Senator Rick Scott, along with Senator Marco Rubio, Rep. Brian Mast, and various state and local officials, has urged Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and members of the Florida Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC) to allow extended public comment periods regarding a recent proposal that could…
Read More Florida Senator Scott Applauds Expanded Public Input On Florida State Parks Development Proposal
Florida businesses may see a 1% reduction in workers’ compensation insurance rates starting January 1st, 2025, if a proposal by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) is approved. The NCCI cites a “healthy” workers’ compensation system, stable medical costs, and decreasing claims frequency as…
Read More Florida Workers’ Comp Rates May Drop Slightly In 2025
On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day Thursday, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody highlighted the deadly risks of fentanyl use. Law enforcement seizures of over 115 million counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl in 2023 underscore the severity of the problem. Moody’s updated “Fast Facts on…
Read More Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody Sounds Alarm On Increased Fentanyl Dangers
Amidst a legal dispute over wetland permitting authority, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has successfully obtained permits for its projects, including those under Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “Moving Florida Forward” initiative, an official said Thursday. The ongoing legal battle stems from a February ruling by…
Read More Florida DOT Secures Permits Despite Wetland Permitting Battle
LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. – The constant buzz and glow of cellphones have become a ubiquitous presence in high school classrooms, creating a significant distraction for both students and teachers. The allure of social media, messaging apps, and online games can be hard to resist,…
Read More Land O’ Lakes High School Enforces Stricter Cell Phone Policy
A legal showdown over Florida’s controversial 2021 social media law is set for trial next year. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle scheduled to start June 16, 2025. The law, championed by Governor Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled legislature, sought to restrict social media…
Read More Florida Social Media Law Faces Trial In 2024, Following Supreme Court Review