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Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday named Miami attorney John Couriel and Palm Beach County Circuit Judge Renatha Francis to the Florida Supreme Court.
Read More »Breaking News: Couriel, Francis Named To Supreme Court
NASA, SpaceX Set To Launch Astronauts From Florida After Nearly Nine-Year Hiatus
For the first time in nearly a decade, NASA astronauts will strap in Wednesday for a rocket launch from Florida's Space Coast, a significant milestone for a region hit hard by the retirement of the space shuttle.
Read More »The Point, May 26, 2020: Federal Judge Rules Against Florida’s Felon Voting Rights Law
The decision came more than 18 months after voters decided to give felons who had served their time back their voting rights.
Read More »‘I’m In Fear Of My Livelihood’: Florida Commercial Stone Crabbers Say Proposed Industry Regulations Could Put Them Out Of Business
Florida's $30 million stone crab industry is snapping mad over a state government change
Read More »The Point, May 22, 2020: What It’s Like To Look For Work During A Pandemic
Hear this week's episode of our podcast, "From The Front Lines."
Read More »The Point, May 21, 2020: Drama Over Florida Health Department Employee Continues
The governor on Wednesday questioned her employment.
Read More »The Point, May 20, 2020: Study Finds Florida Farmers Have Been Hurt Hard By Coronavirus
Some growers report losing as much as 90% of their business.
Read More »Florida Ousts Top COVID-19 Data Scientist
Florida's top COVID-19 data scientist has been dismissed. Rebekah Jones says she's been fired for refusing to manipulate data "to drum up support" for the state's plan to reopen.
Read More »The Point, May 19, 2020: Guidelines Coming Soon For Reopening Florida University Campuses
The state university system chancellor will present them next week.
Read More »Florida Eyes Plans For Reopening University Campuses
A university-system task force has been working in recent weeks on the issue of reopening campuses. Board of Governors Chairman Syd Kitson said early this month that the task force included leaders of each of the universities.
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