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DeSantis Vows To ‘Act Very Quickly’ If Disorderly Protests Erupt

January 12, 2021 Government and politics, National, Statewide

Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Tuesday that law enforcement “reinforcements” will be on hand if anyone plans to participate in armed protests at the state Capitol.

U.S. Supreme Court To Hear Florida-Georgia Water Battle

January 5, 2021 Environment, Statewide

After years of battling between Florida and Georgia, the U.S. Supreme Court next month will again take up a dispute about water in a river system that links the two states.

Track Owners And Animal Shelters Prepare For The End Of Dog Racing In Florida

December 24, 2020 Animals, Statewide

Dog racing is now illegal in 41 states – and the two remaining tracks in Florida will soon have their last live races.

Florida’s Tax Revenue Projections Improve For 2020-21 And Beyond

December 22, 2020 Coronavirus, Statewide

The Revenue Estimating Conference added back $1.5 billion to a general revenue projection for the current fiscal year and $623 million for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

Florida’s Sen. Rick Scott Has Coronavirus, ‘Very Mild Symptoms,’ Tells People To ‘Wear A Mask’

November 20, 2020 Coronavirus, Statewide

Sen. Rick Scott of Florida said Friday he had tested positive for the coronavirus and was isolating at home with “very mild symptoms.”

Florida Just Passed A $15 Minimum Wage. Is The Time Right For A Big Nationwide Hike?

November 18, 2020 National, Statewide

Florida became the eighth state and the first in the South to adopt a $15 minimum wage. Replicating this in other states and on the federal level remains a challenge.