Democratic Party organizations want a full federal appeals court to take up a challenge to a Florida law that determines how candidates are listed on election ballots.
Read More »Florida’s Governor Lifts All COVID-19 Restrictions On Businesses Statewide
Restaurants and bars in the state can now operate at full capacity. However, Gov. Ron DeSantis says local governments can keep limits in place if they're justified for health or economic reasons.
Read More »Florida Governor Proposes College ‘Bill Of Rights’ — To Party
The governor's move to preempt cities and counties from such closures will have no immediate effect because most restaurants have been allowed to reopen, albeit at reduced capacity, as part of the governor's plan to revive the state's economy.
Read More »Richard Corcoran Spars With Florida Board Of Education Member Over Teachers Unions, Data
The exchange between Corcoran and Board of Education member Michael Olenick came as the state continues to battle the Florida Education Association teachers union in court about a reopening order and as school districts move forward with offering in-person and online classes to students.
Read More »Florida Cracks Down On Teacher Misconduct, Speeds Process Of Stripping Certifications
Florida is accelerating investigations of teachers accused of misconduct, a change intended to allow the state to quickly revoke an educator’s certification in such instances.
Read More »Gov. DeSantis: Pandemic Continues To Hurt Small Businesses
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed concern during a Cabinet meeting Tuesday that the coronavirus pandemic will continue to hurt small businesses and may disrupt commercial real estate even after it's over.
Read More »Florida Governor Seeks New Penalties For Violent Protesters
Violent protesters and looters would face new felonies under proposed legislation Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday.
Read More »Florida Jobless Claims Down, As Companies Face Continued Problems
Florida continues to see a steady decline in first-time unemployment claims, even as several large hospitality and entertainment companies have extended and imposed large-scale layoffs because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Read More »Florida Changing Rules To Allow Philosophy Majors To Teach Social Sciences In Public Schools
The change is long overdue, said experts in the field. They describe misconceptions by critics who fail to understand that philosophy majors consider questions more broadly and creatively.
Read More »Florida Regulator Says Bars, Breweries Will ‘Do A Better Job’
The state on Monday began allowing bars and breweries to again serve alcohol for on-site consumption, after a similar attempt ended in June because of a lack of compliance with safety rules.
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