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Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference in Orlando highlighting the Florida Prepaid College Plan on Sept. 16, 2024.
Refunds available for families invested in prepaid college program
According to Gov. DeSantis, the government has issued $850 million in refunds, and over $130 million remains unclaimed.  more
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Protesters assemble at the St. Johns River Water Management District buil;ding in Apopka.
Protesters gather in Apopka to criticize FDEP for not protecting Florida's springs
Just steps away from the FDEP public workshop in the St. Johns River Water Management District Apopka Service Center, protesters and invited speakers railed against the DeSantis Administration's failure to prevent harm to the state’s iconic springs. more
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The Turkey Point Nuclear Generating Plant is located near Homestead.
Florida regulators conduct workshop on potential nuclear power development
The Florida Public Service Commission is analyzing House Bill 1645, which includes evaluating the technical and economic feasibility of using advanced nuclear power technologies to meet Florida's electricity needs. more
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U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds addresses his secret water quality summit in the Lee County Commission chambers (note the portrait of Robert E. Lee).
Secret Florida water summit lets polluters talk to the government without the press or public present
Pittman: "Wetlands are crucial to filtering out pollution from stormwater runoff, not to mention soaking up floods and providing habitat for important species. Asphalt is surprisingly ineffective at any of those tasks." more
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Florida veterans’ nursing homes don’t have enough money to cover expenses for the next year, according to a budget amendment request.
Florida Veterans’ nursing homes need $3.5 million more to cover expenses until 2025
The department says its homes for veterans are nearing full capacity, with the request for additional funds stating that the occupancy rate has increased by 26% over last year. more
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More than 858,000 Florida seniors are eligible for SNAP but aren’t enrolled in the program.
Only 38% of eligible Florida seniors get food assistance through SNAP, report finds
According to a report from the National Council on Aging and the Urban Institute, more than 858,000 Florida seniors could get SNAP benefits, but only 38% of those eligible participate. more
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Vehicle and home damage in areas impacted by Hurricane Ian in Bonita Springs.
Audit report recommends changes to Florida's Citizen's Property Insurance
Citizens have established underwriting guidelines for each line of business for agents to use when preparing and reviewing insurance applications. more
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Winston Academy of Engineering students work on a project in Lakeland, Florida.
Report: Florida facing a serious teacher shortage
Florida TaxWatch has released a new report showing that Florida's teacher salaries rank 50th in the nation and school districts are struggling to fill vacancies. more
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Voluntary pre-K metrics and designations will bring greater accountability to early learning programs, according to the Florida Board of Education.
Florida Board of Education spells out performance grades for voluntary pre-K
Voluntary prekindergarten, created in 2005, is designed to serve that function at no cost to families. Instructors must hold at least a state-issued teaching credential. more
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Anastasia State Park
DeSantis touts environmental record amid criticism of plan to build golf courses in state parks
The DeSantis administration portrays the proposed changes as an attempt to make the parks more accessible. more
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Parents can still pay for theme park passes using state scholarship money
As in the past, authorized purchases include paddle boards, televisions, and theme park admission for Florida parks such as Disney World, Sea World, Universal, and Legoland. more
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Wekiwa Springs State Park
How can Florida improve its springs?
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is accepting public comments on the proposed springs restoration projects being considered for funding in Fiscal Year 2024-25. more
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FEA: Teacher and support staff vacancies stand near 10,000 statewide
According to Florida TaxWatch, the shortages persist as fewer people enter the profession. Pew Research says 21% of bachelor’s degree graduates in the United States in 1970-1971 were in education. That number in 2019-2020 was 4%. more
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Florida TaxWatch analyzes Florida’s teacher shortage as the 2024-2025 K-12 school year begins
In Florida’s FY2023-24 state budget, education was one of the largest consumers of taxpayer dollars; however, a teacher shortage prevents these funds from being effectively utilized. more
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Rising shark depredation threatens Florida's sportfishing industry
The resurgence of shark populations is affecting recreational fishing across the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic coast. more
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PARKLAND, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 14: Sheena Billups prepares to lay flowers in a memorial setup at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School for those killed during a mass shooting on February 14, 2019 in Parkland, Florida. A year ago on Feb. 14th at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School 14 students and three staff members were killed during the mass shooting.
Legislative clarification may be needed on school safety law, commission says
The school safety commission indicated that clearer intent and potential exemptions may be needed from the Legislature for the law, which went into effect this summer. more
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A Florida grasshopper sparrow carries some food.
Revival of the Florida grasshopper sparrow shows hope for future of endangered species
Florida grasshopper sparrows are tiny little things, no more than 5 inches long. But their comeback is huge. Not long ago, they were considered the most endangered bird species in the continental United States. Now they’re doing a lot better. more
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New classical teaching certificate likened to school choice for teachers
Professional educator certificates, the main credential for Florida teachers, require proof of general and subject-area mastery, which the department verifies through subject-area examinations. more
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A mother holding a newborn.
Florida wrongly kicked postpartum women and their newborns out of Medicaid
This is a high-stakes case because if the plaintiffs succeed, all the people the state kicked out of Medicaid without proper notice could have their coverage restored. more
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Report: Florida's property insurance rates have risen by 42.5% since 2019
Florida TaxWatch released an in-depth analysis of Florida's property insurance market, examining underlying factors contributing to its instability and 42.5% rise since 2019. more
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Exterior view of a typical American school building seen on a spring day.
Florida schools won’t return to pre-pandemic enrollment in next 10 years, economists forecast
The student enrollment forecast from the Office of Economic and Demographic Research predicts that 12,379 fewer students will attend public schools during the 2024-25 school year. more
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Students at West Defuniak Elementary School in Defuniak Springs.
State officials predict Florida K-12 enrollment will continue to grow
Enrollments in Florida schools decreased by 6% in the fall of 2020 during the pandemic. While they have begun to increase, they remain 3% below their prior level. more
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EV changers on Florida’s Turnpike.
Florida sits on federal EV money that could provide more chargers
Florida submitted a plan for spending the money, which the federal government approved. But now, Florida is one of 15 states that will not allow companies to apply for the money. more
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One million Floridians have been disenrolled from Medicaid since 2023
The federal government asked states to provide continuous Medicaid coverage to those enrolled during the COVID-19 pandemic, even if their circumstances changed, making them ineligible for coverage. more
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FHP Requests the public’s help in identifying driver and occupants involved in hit-and-run crash on I-4 in Orange County
The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is requesting assistance from the public to help identify a driver who fled the scene of a crash this week. more
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