2 days agoFlorida may allow bear hunting for first time in nearly a decadeThe state will consider proposals for the first sanctioned bear hunt since a controversial hunt in October 2015.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
December 10, 2024Florida senators start filing bills for legislative sessionSenators are gearing up for the 2025 legislative session, which will begin March 4.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
December 3, 2024FPL will increase bills to cover $1.2B in hurricane costsThe Florida Public Service Commission gave FPL approval to raise bills about $12 per month for the average customer.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
November 26, 2024State Sen. Randy Fine seeks to replace U.S. Rep Mike WaltzWith the backing of President-elect Donald Trump, state Sen. Randy Fine said Tuesday he will run for a congressional seat…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
November 5, 2024Hunting rights approved; partisan school races nixedVoters rejected partisan school board races but added hunting and fishing rights to the state Constitution.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
September 27, 2024Rescue efforts underway on Gulf Coast; 2 people deadMany people did not evacuate, remaining in areas hit by storm surge as Helene moved north.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
September 26, 2024These new laws will take effect Oct. 1 in FloridaNearly three dozen new laws will go into effect on Tuesday, including a contentious measure that will limit where homeless…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
September 9, 2024DeSantis defends abortion information posted by state agency: ‘not electioneering’With Democrats accusing the state Agency for Health Care Administration of improper politicking, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday described as…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida and Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
August 21, 2024Lodge and pickleball proposed at Anastasia State ParkThe Florida Department of Environmental Protection is considering similar developments around the state to expand access to parks.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
July 26, 2024Back-to-school sales tax ‘holiday’ starts MondayFloridians can save on clothes, school supplies, computers and more beginning Monday.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
July 25, 2024NIL deals approved for high school athletesThe Florida Board of Education allowed high school athletes to make money through endorsements and other kinds of deals.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
July 9, 2024Hurricane forecasters ratchet up predictions after BerylExperts at Colorado State University now forecast 25 named storms, including 12 hurricanes.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
June 28, 2024Black history museum moves forward in St. Johns CountyA state task force voted Friday to submit a report to the governor to create a Black history museum in…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
June 28, 2024Jimmy Buffett highway will run through Northeast FloridaGov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill designating State Road A1A as Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway from Key West to…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
June 26, 2024Florida’s ‘Freedom Month’ tax breaks start MondayThe tax “holiday” will allow shoppers to avoid paying sales taxes on a wide range of recreational items and activities…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
June 25, 2024New laws start next week — from communism to AIMore than 200 new laws will take effect in Florida’s 2024-2025 fiscal year. Here are a number that will arrive…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
June 24, 2024DeSantis signs bill allowing homeowners to shoot bearsStarting July 1, people can shoot bears to defend themselves or property. Opponents are considering legal action to halt the…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
June 24, 2024It’s still OK to drive in the left lane; DeSantis vetoed changesGov. Ron DeSantis said a bill approved by the Legislature was too broad and could lead to more traffic congestion.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
May 23, 2024Florida is kicking off another hurricane tax-free holidayThe tax holiday will run from June 1 to June 14. It is timed with the start of the six-month…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
May 22, 2024Task force backs St. Johns for Black history museumSt. Johns County was picked over competing proposals from Central Florida and South Florida.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
May 9, 2024Tourists can still get free orange juice entering FloridaFree orange juice will continue to flow at interstate welcome centers despite a budget cut for promotional efforts.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
May 8, 2024DeSantis signs bill increasing penalties for street racingRep. Kiyan Michael, a Jacksonville Republican, co-sponsored the bill. She said current penalities have not been a deterrent for many…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
April 24, 2024Qualifying period begins for Florida congressional racesA lawsuit over a North Florida congressional district continues to work its way through the courts.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
April 5, 2024Forecasters predict ‘very, very busy’ hurricane seasonResearchers at Colorado State University are projecting 23 named storms and 11 hurricanes, including five major hurricanes.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida