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Floridians Head to the Polls – News and Notes Going into Today’s Primary

Heading into Sunday morning, Florida Democrats were outpacing Republicans in the Tuesday primary. 1,077,951 registered voters had voted by mail,…

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Opinion: While You Were Sleeping: The RFK Jr. Led Executive Order Enriched BlackRock, While Devaluing Autistic Americans

Last week provided the latest evidence that we’ve lost our humanity in America. Before you read the rest of this…

Developing a Solid Onboarding Process

A strong onboarding process is not really about the first day. It is about reducing uncertainty before uncertainty turns into…

Orange County Growth Slows to Less Than One New Resident Per Day as Outer Counties Surge

Some of the biggest beneficiaries of that growth are counties such as Polk, which is located near major metro areas…

Ron DeSantis Announces $188 Million for Rural Health Care Across Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced nearly $188 million in funding for health care programs in rural Florida, with the money going…

Florida AI Jobs Salaries Are Over $100k Per Year

New salary map reveals Florida is America’s 15th lowest-paying state for AI workers, averaging $101,940. AI video creation platform Revid…

Florida Attorney General Announces Milestone of 2,000 Child Predators Arrested; Charges Middle School Teacher with Possession of Child Abuse Material

Below is a statement from the office of Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier: Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that over 2,000…

More Americans Embrace Sports Betting as Wagering Becomes a Potential Side Income

Research revealed that 85% of Sports Bettors Are Open to Betting Together More states are looking to cash in on…

More Florida Cities and Counties Proposing Tax and Fee Increases

If you are a developer or just a local Florida homeowner, expect your property taxes and fees to go up.…

Notes From The Florida Governor’s Race

Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner has been holding a series of daily public Facebook Live “Better Call Paul” Town…

Orlando-Based Darden Reports Record Sales as Bahama Breeze Phaseout Continues

Darden Restaurants, one of Central Florida’s largest companies and the region’s biggest restaurant group, continues to report strong sales even…

How SEO Agencies Can Build a Bigger Client Base

Growing an SEO agency isn’t easy. You need to demonstrate your value, build relationships that encourage clients to stay, and…

New Poll: Florida Medicaid Families Fear Losing Access to Pediatricians and Believe State Should Be Responsible for Resolving Funding Crisis

PLANTATION, FL – August 11, 2026 – A new poll found that Floridians on Medicaid are widely concerned about recent changes to Medicaid…

Florida Governor’s Race, Property Taxes, DeSantis, Trump, Rubio, Vance, What Voters Are Saying

Over the last month, Florida voters have been telling pollsters their view on a series of issues. Two recent polls…

Labor Force Participation Falls to Lowest Level Since COVID

The latest jobs report reveals a growing trend among unemployment stats: fewer people are working today since COVID. The July…

How to Protect Your Business Assets During a Difficult Divorce

Divorce can threaten a company that supports a family, employees, and long-term plans. Judges may examine ownership history, income patterns,…

Retirees May Need $186,000 for Lifetime Healthcare Costs, According to Recent Study

New research from Fidelity Investments shows a 65-year-old retiring in 2026 will need approximately $185,500 to cover healthcare expenses in…

No Medical Evidence Exists for RFK Jr. Claim of Hepatitis Vaccine Causing Autism

United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) recently reiterated a claim suggesting that…

Opinion: Too Much is at Stake to Idly Spectate

History repeats itself. How often have we heard this phrase and shrugged it off since in the modern era all…

Florida Poll Finds Strong Support for Property Tax Relief, Growing Concerns About Data Centers

A new statewide poll shows Florida voters broadly support property tax relief, health care price transparency and expanded education choices,…

Florida Daily Show: How Will Floridians Vote on the Property Tax Amendment?

The Property Tax debate continues in Florida as sheriffs (including Grady Judd) and other public safety groups vocalize their opposition…

Parents Being Warned About AI Chatbots Talking To Their Kids

An AI chatbot is a tool that mimics human conversation, handles text, images, and code, and assists with everyday tasks.…

More Law Enforcement Groups Announce Opposition to Property Tax Amendment

Popular sheriffs in Florida aren’t embracing the state’s property tax amendment, including Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Pinellas County…

More Than 200 Teachers Attend Everglades Education Symposium

The Everglades Foundation’s Annual Everglades Teacher Symposium drew a packed crowd of over 200 teachers The event is year’s 9th…

Do You Need a Fishing License in Florida? Who Is Exempt and Who Is Not

Catch and release still requires a fishing license in Florida. So does baiting a hook for someone else. Both rules…

Judge Orders Rewrite of Florida Property Tax Amendment’s Language

TALLAHASSEE, Fla —Leon County’s Circuit Court Judge David Frank has ruled ballot language for the Property Tax Amendment (Amendment 3) is…

New Report Says DOGE Efforts in Florida Are Working Under Gov. DeSantis

DOGE, known as the Department of Government Efficiency, really didn’t go far under the Trump White House. But in Florida,…

Some Florida Democrats ‘Boasting’ About Cutting Spending, Lowering Local Property Taxes

With the Florida property tax amendment on this year’s state ballot, the Florida Democratic Party says they will oppose it.…

Florida Sheriffs Association Opposes Amendment to Eliminate Property Tax

With the future of Florida’s property tax set to be determined by Amendment 3 in this upcoming midterm election, the…

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Consumer News: Stopping The Gatekeepers of Car Repair Services

If you buy a car, you should own your car. But today, automakers are increasingly using software, repair data, and…

Some Smaller Florida Colleges Showing Signs of Financial Distress

Concern over college closures continues to grow nationwide. As many as 80 colleges could collapse in a single year amid…

2026 Florida Governor’s Race Candidate Profiles: Bobby Williams

Bobby Williams is a Republican candidate for governor of Florida who is presenting himself as a political outsider with a…

2026 Florida Governor’s Race Candidate Profiles: James Fishback

James Fishback is an investor, business executive and political newcomer seeking the Republican nomination for governor of Florida in 2026.…

2026 Florida Governor’s Race Candidate Profiles: Jay Collins

Jay Collins is a Republican candidate for governor of Florida in the 2026 election. He is scheduled to appear on…

2026 Florida Governor’s Race Candidate Profiles: Paul Renner

Former Speaker of the Florida House Paul Renner is a Republican candidate for governor of Florida in the 2026 election,…

Florida Cities Ranked on Gyms, Parks, Walkability, Air Quality and Health

The best and worst Florida cities to get fit revealed, with Boca Raton taking the top spot and Lakeland coming…

2026 Florida Governor’s Race Candidate Profiles: Byron Donalds

Congressman Byron Donalds is a Republican candidate for governor of Florida in the 2026 election. He leads major polls among…

Political and Legal News

Floridians Head to the Polls – News and Notes Going into Today’s Primary

Heading into Sunday morning, Florida Democrats were outpacing Republicans in the Tuesday primary. 1,077,951 registered voters had voted by mail,…

More Than 1.8 Million Floridians Cast Ballots Ahead of Tuesday’s Primary

Republicans Lead In-Person Early Voting as Democrats Hold Mail Ballot Edge; More Than 852,000 Mail Ballots Remain UnreturnedMore than 1.8…

More Than 200 Teachers Attend Everglades Education Symposium

The Everglades Foundation’s Annual Everglades Teacher Symposium drew a packed crowd of over 200 teachers The event is year’s 9th…

Judge Orders Rewrite of Florida Property Tax Amendment’s Language

TALLAHASSEE, Fla —Leon County’s Circuit Court Judge David Frank has ruled ballot language for the Property Tax Amendment (Amendment 3) is…

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Business News

Developing a Solid Onboarding Process

A strong onboarding process is not really about the first day. It is about reducing uncertainty before uncertainty turns into…

Florida AI Jobs Salaries Are Over $100k Per Year

New salary map reveals Florida is America’s 15th lowest-paying state for AI workers, averaging $101,940. AI video creation platform Revid…

VIDEO: Bill Herrle with the National Federation of Independent

Florida Daily Show host Ed Dean interviewed Bill Herrle with the National Federation of Independent Business to discuss Florida’s economy…

Aetna Better Health of Florida Gears Up for Back to School

Many families are going BACK TO SCHOOL this week and with that comes the hustle to get that teacher checklist…

Florida Retailers and Consumers Could See Higher Costs from Tariffs & Fuel Surcharges

With most Florida schools ready to begin their school year, parents have been taking advantage of the back-to-school sales tax…

Five Questions with Shane Strum: Five Years of Transformation and the Road to Better Together

As he marks five years as CEO of Broward Health, Shane Strum reflects on how a major transformation of the nearly…

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More Than 200 Teachers Attend Everglades Education Symposium

The Everglades Foundation’s Annual Everglades Teacher Symposium drew a packed crowd of over 200 teachers The event is year’s 9th…

Florida Sheriffs Association Opposes Amendment to Eliminate Property Tax

With the future of Florida’s property tax set to be determined by Amendment 3 in this upcoming midterm election, the…

Florida Families to Gain Access to New Education Freedom Tax Credit

AFC Scholarship Fund, an affiliate of the American Federation for Children, and Step Up For Students, which has administered over 500,000 education savings…

FDLE Re-Arrests Brooksville Man Accused of Trying to Steal Elderly Victim’s Identity

BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — A Brooksville man previously arrested on child sexual abuse material charges has been taken into custody again…

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Opinion – Editorials

Belgium Was Better. That’s Okay.

We got dusted. There is no other honest way to say it. Belgium beat the United States 4 to 1 in the…

On Data Centers in Florida, Moratoriums Aren’t the Answer

Guest Op-Ed by Kevin Doyle Florida’s economy has long been defined by tourism, real estate and the industries that serve…

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