Ban on smoke shop product challenged
Staff ReportCompanies that sell a byproduct of kratom, known as 7-OH, and users of the substance are challenging an emergency rule…
Read MoreExpanded snapper season proposed
Florida has formally asked federal officials for the authority to manage red snapper in the Atlantic Ocean, Gov. Ron DeSantis…
Read MoreJudge weighs firing over Kirk post
In a closely watched First Amendment case, attorneys for a Florida biologist fired after reposting a controversial social media post…
Read MoreApalachicola oyster harvesting gets go-ahead
After a five-year shutdown, Apalachicola Bay will reopen to limited oyster harvesting on Jan. 1, signaling cautious optimism for the…
Read MoreLocal impact from government shut down felt in Holmes and Washington counties
AMBER PATINOAs the federal government shutdown continues into its second month, families across Holmes and Washington counties are beginning to feel…
Read MoreHouse tax proposals analyzed
A panel of state economists is set to review the financial impact of a series of Florida House proposals aimed…
Read MoreAppeals court says smell of cannabis no longer enough for vehicle searches
Pointing to laws allowing use of medical marijuana and hemp, a state appeals court Wednesday reversed course and said police…
Read MoreBill targets undocumented truck drivers
After a crash last month on Florida’s Turnpike killed three people, a Senate Republican on Thursday filed a bill that…
Read MoreFlorida weighs new health guidance, university rankings shift, and firearm concerns spark debate
State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo said Florida isn’t ready to make recommendations on the use of acetaminophen by pregnant women.…
Read MoreMedicaid expansion amendment delayed to 2028 ballot
Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would expand eligibility for Medicaid coverage have shelved putting the measure on the…
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