Florida gas prices continue to dip

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said “significant progress” had been made on a potential ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

by News Service of Florida June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said “significant progress” had been made on a potential ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Florida schools directed to add AI to internet safety policies

All districts already have an “Internet Safety” policy in place, and now the DOE is requiring districts to amend the policy to include AI

by News Service of Florida June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

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Florida expected to see record Memorial Day weekend traffic

Despite gas prices being at a four-year high, AAA anticipates a record 2.7 million Floridians will take to the roads for Memorial Day

by News Service of Florida May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

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Florida gas average still over $4 ahead of busy Memorial Day weekend

The pump average in Florida is approaching its 50th consecutive day over the $4 mark

by News Service of Florida May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

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DeSantis signs law to arm ‘guardians’ on Florida college campuses

The bill was crafted after a shooting at FSU during the 2025 legislative session

by News Service of Florida May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

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Florida’s AIDS drug program’s future remains unresolved

It faces an uncertain future amid ongoing budget talks between the House and Senate.

by News Service of Florida May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

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Florida unemployment claims soar following Spirit Airlines layoffs

After the layoffs, jobless claims in Florida leapt to the highest total for a single week since last June

by News Service of Florida May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

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Florida to pause sloth imports after 55 deaths tied to Sloth World

The move is in response to the deaths of 55 sloths from South America, which were tied to a scuttled Sloth World attraction in Orlando.

by News Service of Florida May 13, 2026May 13, 2026

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DeSantis signs bills to protect pets from animal cruelty

DeSantis said the bills add to the state’s “momentum” of heightened protections for pets and animals.

by News Service of Florida May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

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DeSantis says he’ll sign congressional map ‘as soon as I get it’

Democrats and voting rights groups have announced plans to contest the maps in court once signed

by News Service of Florida April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

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Trump to speak in The Villages this week

While there he’ll highlight some of his policy initiatives

by News Service of Florida April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

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DeSantis clears the way for church volunteers to carry guns

The measure allows Florida volunteer security guards at houses of worship to carry guns without facing state licensing requirements

by News Service of Florida April 27, 2026April 27, 2026

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DeSantis launches state funding for flying car hubs

DeSantis previously announced plans to test flying cars in Central Florida

by News Service of Florida April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

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Florida gas prices expected to rise further as Trump issues blockade in Iran

The average in Orange County was $4.02 a gallon at the start of the week

by News Service of Florida April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

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Uthmeier targets Miss America, Miss Florida pageants over trans contestants

Uthmeier sent a letter to the two organizations Friday alerting them they could have violated Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Practices Act

by News Service of Florida April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

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Florida rural school districts’ financial stress is the ‘canary in coal mine’

The distressed finances of two districts could be just an inkling of what’s to come, state leaders say, as enrollment continues to decline

by News Service of Florida April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

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Florida gas prices up another 24 cents amid war in Iran

The average gallon of gas was $4.19 in Florida on Monday

by News Service of Florida April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

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Uthmeier says Florida can now fund religious charter schools, ‘encourage’ Christianity

The First Amendment doesn’t bar the states from “encouraging” religion, especially Christianity, Uthmeier asserts

by News Service of Florida April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

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‘I was not involved’: DeSantis distances himself from GOP special election loss

DeSantis didn’t back Polk City Republican Josie Tomkow in the Senate District 14 special election she narrowly lost last week because she often didn’t support his agenda

by News Service of Florida April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

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Florida gas prices climb past $4 per gallon overnight

Gas prices hit an average of $4.12 Tuesday morning.

by News Service of Florida March 31, 2026March 31, 2026