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A reporter from our Fresh Take Florida team was in Tallahassee on Friday as Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his state budget. These are the details and reactions you should know.
Read More »Gov. DeSantis Rolls Out $91.3 Billion Budget Focused On Environment And Education
Newly elected Florida Governor Ron DeSantis presented his proposed budget today, offering a guideline to state legislators as they gear up for the legislative session that begins March 5. The Legislature must approved a budget before convening.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 31, 2019: State Officials Share Their Top Priorities For The 2019 Legislative Session
The Florida Commission on Ethics dropped a complaint case against 8th Circuit Judge Gloria Walker, who serves Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy and Union Counties. The complaint alleges that Walker put incorrect information in financial disclosure forms, but the Ethics Commission said it doesn't have jurisdiction in the matter. (Gainesville Sun)
Read More »The Point, Jan. 29, 2019: Meet The Florida Woman Who Opened Her Backyard To The Homeless
Shelly Summers now cooks, cleans and offers warm showers for 14 people who live in tents in her backyard.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 25, 2019: Gainesville Follows Alachua County In Ending The Use Of Inmate Labor
In 30 days, inmate labor will be gone from Gainesville, though you may still see them working on state roads maintained by the Florida Department of Transportation.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 23, 2019: Alachua County Raises Tobacco Purchase Age, Nixes Business Tax
Alachua County commissioners last night voted to raise the legal tobacco-buying age to 21, and it will take effect in 9 months.
Read More »DeSantis Appoints Muniz To Supreme Court
In the final step in reshaping the Florida Supreme Court, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday named Carlos Muniz to the high court.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 21, 2019: The Return Of The Coastal Connector Debate
You might recall Marion County's fight to block the Coastal Connector in early 2018.
Read More »What Florida’s Representatives In Congress Are Saying About The Government Shutdown
Florida's members of Congress also discuss what's on their agenda.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 17, 2019: John Kasich Plans Talk At University of Florida
The former Ohio governor is visiting next week.
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