Apalachicola oyster harvesting gets go-ahead
Staff ReportAfter 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…
Read MoreFlorida lawmakers weigh sweeping property tax changes
A state House panel Monday began a two-day review of property taxes as it looks at potential changes that could…
Read MoreGroups fight social media law appeal
Pointing to what they called “draconian restrictions,” tech industry groups are urging a federal appeals court to uphold a decision…
Read MoreCourt strikes down open carry ban
In a major decision, a state appeals court Wednesday ruled that Florida’s ban on openly carrying guns is unconstitutional. A…
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