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Florida lawmakers will vote Thursday on a proposed state budget that includes spending $500 million to increase teacher salaries.
Read More »Here’s How Much Each Florida School District Could Get To Raise Teacher Salaries
By The Numbers: Florida Voters
With the March 17 presidential primaries fast approaching, Florida is preparing for a major election year. Here is a look at voter-registration numbers, as of Dec. 31.
Read More »Coalition Takes Aim At Top Oliva Priority
The FMA announced a coalition of medical groups that oppose allowing advanced practice registered nurses to provide care without supervision by physicians and unveiled a website touting differences between physicians and nurses.
Read More »Florida House, Senate Differ On Teacher Pay Hikes
There's a $150 million difference between the two.
Read More »Yoho Will Not Seek Re-Election To Congressional Seat
U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, a Republican who has represented a chunk of North Florida since getting elected in 2012, announced Tuesday he will not seek another term next year
Read More »Board Signs Off On UF President Extension
The university trustees voted unanimously to extend Fuchs’ term, but the decision also required a sign-off from the Board of Governors.
Read More »Florida Cabinet Agrees To Buy And Conserve Fish Island In St. Augustine For $6.5M
Fish Island is one of the last remaining undeveloped waterfront properties in St. Augustine.
Read More »Duke Solar Projects Get Go-Ahead
State regulators have approved a plan by Duke Energy Florida to build three solar-power projects in Gilchrist, Highlands and Volusia counties.
Read More »Sheriffs Sign On To Help With Immigration Enforcement
The number of Florida sheriffs who have signed agreements to participate in federal programs designed to catch undocumented immigrants in county jails has tripled, and there are currently 15 local law-enforcement agencies participating in federal immigration programs.
Read More »Texting While Driving Bill Goes To DeSantis
A bill that would make texting-while-driving a primary traffic offense was formally sent Thursday to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has voiced support for the proposal.
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