Florida’s hurricane recovery could be delayed by looming shutdown, says White House

Florida Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie said the state has about $500 million awaiting matching money from FEMA

by News Service of Florida September 29, 2023October 3, 2023

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Controversial bathroom rule proposed for Florida universities moves forward

The proposal says university employees who violate the rule will face penalties up to and including dismissal

by News Service of Florida September 21, 2023September 21, 2024

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University of Central Florida looks to shut down three campuses

The proposals involve the South Orlando Campus, the UCF Leesburg campus and the UCF Palm Bay campus

by News Service of Florida September 19, 2023July 26, 2025

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Florida Republican wants to loosen state’s child labor laws with new bill

The bill would delete part of state law that says minors who are age 16 or 17 can’t work before 6:30 a.m. or after 11 p.m.

by News Service of Florida September 19, 2023January 31, 2024

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Disney district continues talks over replacing employee passes

District Chairman Martin Garcia said the district is considering an annual ‘stipend’ of $1,400 for employees

by News Service of Florida September 14, 2023July 4, 2025

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Non-profit calls on Florida to release information on private schools accepting state vouchers

The Florida Policy Institute is seeking information about the taxpayer-funded vouchers and other details

by News Service of Florida September 14, 2023May 27, 2024

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‘Defying the odds’: Florida gas prices continue to drop after Labor Day weekend

Despite the impact of Hurricane Idalia and an uptick in the price of oil, gas prices are down

by News Service of Florida September 11, 2023September 14, 2023

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Hurricane Idalia estimated losses top $120 million

Data on the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation website showed $120.7 million in estimated insured losses, based on 14,244 claims

by News Service of Florida September 8, 2023September 12, 2023

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Disney’s First Amendment lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis moves forward

Disney filed a narrowed lawsuit that alleges the company’s rights were violated by the state for voicing opposition to a 2022 law

by News Service of Florida September 8, 2023February 8, 2024

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Hurricane Idalia estimated losses reach $97.7 million

The largest number of claims involved residential property, while other types included such things as auto damage

by News Service of Florida September 6, 2023September 11, 2023

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Hurricane Idalia insured losses in Florida expected to reach $3 to $5 billion

‘In reality, the insurance industry dodged a bullet’

by News Service of Florida September 1, 2023September 8, 2023

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Florida officials warn of ‘historic flooding’ amid Hurricane Idalia

‘Be prepared to lose power, and just know that there’s a lot of folks who are going to be there to help you get back on your feet’

by Jim Saunders and Mike Exline and News Service of Florida August 30, 2023September 2, 2023

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Florida utility companies brace for major power outages, ahead of Hurricane Idalia

Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Co. each said they were staging thousands of workers

by News Service of Florida August 29, 2023December 5, 2023

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Florida approves harsh penalties for college employees who violate new bathroom law

LGBTQ-advocacy group Equality Florida slammed the rule as part of what the group called an escalation of ‘anti-LGBTQ attacks’

by News Service of Florida August 24, 2023April 7, 2025

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DeSantis-appointed Disney chief Glen Gilzean resigns from ethics commission

Last week, commission lawyer Steve Zuilkowski wrote it would be ‘inconsistent’ with state law for Gilzean to maintain his position

by News Service of Florida August 23, 2023March 14, 2025

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DeSantis-appointed Disney board targets free passes, discounts for employees

A referral has been submitted to the Florida inspector general about ‘perks and benefits that the former Disney-controlled Reedy Creek Improvement District funneled back to Disney’

by News Service of Florida August 23, 2023July 14, 2025

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Disney files countersuit against Gov. DeSantis, days after he said he’s ‘moved on’ from feud

‘The contracts are valid contracts and are binding on the (Central Florida Tourism Oversight) District,’ the counterclaim said.

by News Service of Florida August 21, 2023June 16, 2024

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DeSantis-appointed Disney chief can’t hold both positions, ethics lawyer says

Commission lawyer Steve Zuilkowski wrote it would be ‘inconsistent’ with state law for Gilzean to maintain his position

by News Service of Florida August 18, 2023April 27, 2025

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Late Black farmer’s family challenges court’s rejection of marijuana license

Family, partners argue officials were wrong to scrap his application because he died before the process was complete

by News Service of Florida August 17, 2023May 18, 2025

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State of Florida seeks to block class-action lawsuit over trans treatment law

The lawsuit challenges a new law championed by Gov. DeSantis that banned doctors from providing treatments to trans kids

by News Service of Florida August 16, 2023March 26, 2024