Dec 5, 2023
State grapples with physician shortage
Tallahassee – With Florida’s population growing and an anticipated shortfall of nearly 18,000 physicians by 2035, a research arm of the Legislature is suggesting ways that lawmakers could increase retention of new doctors.
Dec 4, 2023
GOP Chief plans to remain in post
Tallahassee – Republican Party of Florida Chairman Christian Ziegler indicated Saturday he does not plan to step aside from his leadership post amid an investigation into an alleged sexual battery in October in Sarasota.
Nov 29, 2023
Plaintiffs fire back in felons’ voting case
Tallahassee – Arguing that state and local officials have created a “broken and arbitrary system,” plaintiffs are trying to fend off an attempt to end a lawsuit that challenges the way a 2018 constitutional amendment aimed at restoring felons’ voting rights has been carried out.
Nov 28, 2023
Court sides with homeowner on insurance law
Tallahassee – In an issue that might ultimately have to be sorted out by the Florida Supreme Court, an appeals court has sided with a Collier County homeowner in a dispute about a 2021 law that placed additional hurdles to filing lawsuits against property insurers.
Nov 27, 2023
State seeks go-ahead for drag show law
Tallahassee – After suffering a setback at the U.S. Supreme Court, attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration on Friday told a federal appeals court that a law aimed at preventing children from attending drag shows is tailored to the state’s “unquestioned interest in protecting children from exposure to obscenity.”
Nov 22, 2023
Judge set to rule on pot license fee
Tallahassee – An administrative law judge is poised to decide whether a $1.33 million license-renewal fee is too pricey for medical-marijuana operators doing business in Florida.
Nov 21, 2023
More time sought in sports betting fight
Tallahassee – As they wage a two-front fight against the Seminole Tribe offering online sports betting statewide, two pari-mutuel companies are seeking more time to make their case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Nov 20, 2023
Lawmakers eye space industry issues
Tallahassee – Private aerospace leaders want Florida lawmakers to consider steps to streamline local regulations, expand a pool of workers such as machinists and welders and provide more dock space for the industry at Port Canaveral.
Nov 17, 2023
Rodrigues order spurs first amendment fight
Tallahassee – The group Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Florida filed a federal lawsuit Thursday challenging the constitutionality of an order issued last month by university system Chancellor Ray Rodrigues that targeted such organizations on Florida campuses.
Nov 16, 2023
Testing, recess changes eyed in school deregulation
TALLAHASSEE — A slate of bills aimed at reducing regulations on public schools began moving forward Wednesday, as a key Florida Senate panel signed off on changes such as eliminating testing requirements for earning high-school diplomas.