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Constant changes in climate are directly affecting Florida's agriculture and forestry.
Read More »UF Panel Delves Into The Future Of Florida’s Farmlands Amid Climate Change
Florida Now Has 2 Million Valid Concealed Weapon Licenses
By May 31, the department's monthly summary report showed the number had increased to 2,010,869.
Read More »Florida Cabinet Members Report Net Worths For 2018
Florida’s new Cabinet lineup is once again a millionaires’ row.
Read More »These Are Some Of Florida’s New Laws Taking Effect In July 2019
The new laws, passed by the Legislature this spring and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, deal with issues ranging from bans on texting while driving and vaping to adding toll roads and preventing local governments from uprooting vegetable gardens.
Read More »Florida’s New Surgeon General Keeps UF Employment
As part of the agreement signed Thursday, Rivkees will not oversee, conduct or participate in activities related to the Division of Children’s Medical Services.
Read More »Fight Toxic Prisons Group Holds Fourth Annual Convergence In Gainesville This Weekend
The fourth annual Fight Toxic Prisons will be in Gainesville from June 14-17. Free workshops and other events will be open to the public.
Read More »Florida Deputy Charged For Inaction During Parkland Shooting
Scot Peterson was on duty as the resource officer at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on the day of the February 2018 shooting but never entered the building while bullets were flying.
Read More »Florida Executes Serial Killer Bobby Joseph Long After 34 Years On Death Row
Gov. Ron DeSantis last month signed a death warrant for Long, scheduling this first execution since he took office in January.
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 »Andrew Gillum Agrees To $5,000 Fine In State Ethics Case Settlement
In January, the ethics commission unanimously found probable cause that Gillum, as Tallahassee mayor, violated state ethics laws for allegedly accepting gifts from Tallahassee entrepreneur Adam Corey and undercover FBI agents posing as developers.
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