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Florida Government & Politics

Migration To Florida Looks to Benefit Republicans Over the Next Several Years

Even though it’s five years away, the 2030 census may show more residents from blue states are moving to Florida and Texas, where the...

Ed Dean6 days ago

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Democrats File Tax Exemption Bill for Disabled Ex-Servicemembers

Typically, Republican lawmakers file tax exemption bills, but two Democrats are leading the charge with their own proposals for the upcoming Florida State Legislative...

Ed DeanJanuary 20, 2025

Governor Ron DeSantis

Ron DeSantis Lists Proposals for Florida’s Special Session on Illegal Immigration

WINTER HAVEN, FL – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced proposals for a Special Legislative Session in Florida. During a press conference, DeSantis asserted that...

Florida DailyJanuary 16, 2025

Florida Government & Politics

Gov. DeSantis or Florida Legislators, Who Will Have the Final Say on Special Session?

State-elected Republicans are pushing back at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after stating they, not the governor, will make the final decision on whether a...

Ed DeanJanuary 16, 2025

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Voting Guide for Upcoming Election Primaries

The incoming Trump administration has been choosing elected officials from Florida to serve in their cabinet, such as Senator Marco Rubio (R) for US...

Ed DeanJanuary 14, 2025

Governor Ron DeSantis

Ron DeSantis Calls for Special Legislative Session on Illegal Immigration & Condo Crisis

Earlier today, Governor Ron DeSantis called for a special session of state legislators to assist the incoming Trump administration’s plans to combat illegal immigration....

Florida DailyJanuary 13, 2025

Education News in Florida

America First Policy Institute Welcomes Erika Donalds as Chair of the Center for Education Opportunity

The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) announced that Erika Donalds, a prominent advocate for education reform and dedicated community leader, will join AFPI as...

Florida DailyJanuary 6, 2025

Florida Government & Politics

Who is Manny Diaz Jr.? Learn More About Florida’s Commissioner of Education

Manny Díaz Jr. was born on March 2, 1973, in Hialeah, Florida, and he’s a well-known figure in the state’s education and political scene....

Florida DailyJanuary 3, 2025

Florida Government & Politics

The Top Stories About Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody in 2024

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, a native of Plant City, became one of the nation’s most popular state AG’s after multiple lawsuits against the...

Florida DailyDecember 29, 2024

Governor Ron DeSantis

The Most Popular Stories About Ron DeSantis in 2024

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continued to make headlines well after he dropped out of the Republican Presidential Primary. Below is a list of the...

Florida DailyDecember 23, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Makes 63 Judicial Nominating Commission Appointments

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced 63 appointments to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commissions. See the commission appointments, below. Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission Daniel Nordby, of...

Florida DailyDecember 22, 2024

Florida governor Ron DeSantis standing at a podium with a sign that reads Purple star schools

Florida Government & Politics

DeSantis Announces More Purple Star School of Distinction Designations for Florida Schools

Earlier today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that 176 additional schools in Florida received the Purple Star School of Distinction designation for their exceptional...

Florida DailyDecember 17, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Gunster Launches Arrow Group, Creating New Voice in Government Affairs

Gunster is pleased to announce the next phase of its strategic growth in government affairs and public policy through the addition of lobbyists and...

Florida DailyDecember 17, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Florida May Get 50 New Judges

Calling it an increased workload on circuits and county courts, the Florida Supreme Court is recommending the state add 50 new judges. The state...

Ed DeanDecember 16, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Commission for Independent Education

On Friday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment two individuals to the Commission for Independent Education and the reappointment of three commissioners. Gov. DeSantis appointed Joseph Battista...

Florida DailyDecember 14, 2024

Governor Ron DeSantis

Ron DeSantis Awards 17 Florida Communities the Rural Infrastructure Fund for Infrastructure Improvements

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced new funding for infrastructure development across 17 different communities throughout the state. Below is an official statement from DeSantis’...

Florida DailyDecember 8, 2024

Governor Ron DeSantis

Report: Trump Considering Ron DeSantis to Replace Hegseth for Defense Secretary

President-Elect Donald Trump is considering Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a potential replacement nominee for US Secretary of Defense, according to an article in...

Florida DailyDecember 3, 2024

Governor Ron DeSantis

Ron DeSantis Awards Additional $2.1 Million to Florida Military-Supporting Infrastructure

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $2.1 million in additional funding for military-supporting infrastructure through the Defense Reinvestment Grant Program. The...

Florida DailyDecember 1, 2024

Governor Ron DeSantis

DeSantis Announces 17-Day Extension of Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Fishing Season

Governor Ron DeSantis announced an extension of the state’s record-long 2024 Gulf Red Snapper recreational season, adding 17 additional fishing days for Florida families and visitors...

Florida DailyNovember 24, 2024

Governor Ron DeSantis

Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the following two judicial appointments to the Orange County Court: Heather Guarch, of Winter Park, to serve as Judge...

Florida DailyNovember 22, 2024

Governor Ron DeSantis

Ron DeSantis Appoints Belvin Perry Jr. to the FAMU Board of Trustees

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Belvin Perry Jr. to the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Board of Trustees. Belvin...

Florida DailyNovember 22, 2024

Environment

Study Shows Nearly 4 of 10 American Adults Haven’t Made a New Friend in Over a Year

Results from a recent study provide additional evidence of a cultural trend that many social scientists have observed for the past decade, commonly referred...

Florida DailyNovember 4, 2024

Election News

Florida Agriculture Could Get Hurt by Harris Policies If She is Elected

Over the last year, Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson has been sounding the alarm on the current Biden administrations regulations from EPA and other...

Ed DeanNovember 1, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Florida AG Announces Expansion of Help Line for First Responders with PTSD

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—On National First Responders Day, Attorney General Ashley Moody, Tampa Bay Crisis Center President & CEO Clara Reynolds, Senator Jay Collins and law...

Florida DailyOctober 29, 2024

Governor Ron DeSantis

Conservative Group Gives Gov. DeSantis ‘C’ Grade on Fiscal Policy

The conservative Libertarian think tank CATO Institute, released its Report Card covering the governors in all 50 states.It examines issues from the state budgets,...

Florida DailyOctober 28, 2024

Environment

Florida’s Silver Tech Revolution: AI’s Promise for Elderly Healthcare

By: Dr. Edward Longe As Florida’s population ages, the state faces unprecedented healthcare challenges. By 2045, over 8 million Floridians will be 60 or...

Guest ColumnistOctober 28, 2024

Environment

New Conservative ‘Florida First’ Coalition Launches to Champion Energy, Environmental, Climate Solutions in Red Florida

The Florida First Energy Alliance (FFEA), a coalition of leaders across the Sunshine State, announces its launch with a mission to promote energy, climate,...

Ed DeanOctober 23, 2024

Governor Ron DeSantis

Florida Democrats Attacking DeSantis Over Hurricane Recovery

As Florida recovers from its second hurricane in the last four weeks, Democrats the state are criticizing Ron DeSantis’ management of recovery efforts. “He...

Florida DailyOctober 16, 2024

Environment

Ron DeSantis Awards $9.5 Million and Other State Assistance to SeaPort Manatee for Repairs After Hurricane Milton

PALMETTO, Fla.— On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $9.5 million to SeaPort Manatee to jumpstart its recovery and help repair impacted...

Florida DailyOctober 15, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Florida’s Agriculture Department Moving Quicker Than FEMA On Hurricane Relief

With complaints that FEMA isn’t moving quickly enough to aid Floridians affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson just announced...

Ed DeanOctober 14, 2024

Environment

DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery Efforts for Hurricane

Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, Florida Wildlife and Conservation Commission (FWC) Executive Director...

Florida DailyOctober 10, 2024

Education News in Florida

UF Levin College of Law Law leads State in First-Time Bar Passage

For the first time in a decade, more than 90% of University of Florida Levin College of Law graduates achieved first-time passage of the Florida Bar...

Florida DailyOctober 8, 2024