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Sen. Rick Scott of Florida said Friday he had tested positive for the coronavirus and was isolating at home with “very mild symptoms.”
Read More »Florida’s Sen. Rick Scott Has Coronavirus, ‘Very Mild Symptoms,’ Tells People To ‘Wear A Mask’
Climate Change Resource From UF IFAS Focuses On The Facts
The words climate change can appear vague or political, but the IFAS FAQ aims to show that this is an important issue facing Floridians.
Read More »Florida, Butt Of Election Jokes, Believes System Is Ready
The Associated Press spoke with most of Florida's 67 county elections supervisors or top aides in recent weeks along with voting rights groups, and they expect the system to run smoothly.
Read More »Man Pleads Not Guilty To Felony Charges Of Altering Voter Records Of Florida Governor
Anthony Steven Guevara, 20, of Naples, was charged with two felonies Wednesday related to the alteration of Gov. Ron DeSantis' voter registration record.
Read More »U.S. Supreme Court Turns Down Irma Nursing Home Case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to take up an appeal by a Broward County nursing home whose license was revoked after residents died following Hurricane Irma.
Read More »Foreign Business Owners In US Caught In Travel Limbo Over Pandemic
At least 1,000 E2 visa holders could be barred from reentry and unable to run their U.S.-based businesses.
Read More »New Florida Law To Bring More Electric Charging Stations To State Highways
As early as 2021, Floridians will see a surge of charging stations along state highways for electric cars.
Read More »Florida Judge Tosses Environmental Lawsuit Brought By Children, Latest Loss In Climate Courtroom Strategy
The ruling Monday decided a two-year environmental lawsuit spearheaded by eight young Florida plaintiffs.
Read More »Out Of Sight, Still A Blight
Known to pollute water, leaky septic tanks can also pose problems for human health. Whether they can spread COVID-19 is uncertain.
Read More »Heat Policies in Florida May Overlook Most Vulnerable
For Floridians without A/C, extreme heat is an emergency even when the power is on. But for vulnerable populations who have broken units or can’t pay the bills, no A/C can be fatal.
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