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House panel OKs proposed repeal of Florida No-Fault car insurance law
Focus on the Legislature   By John Haughey | The Center Square According to the Insurance Information Institute, Floridians pay the nation’s third-highest car insurance rates despite … more
Florida House panel OKs further restrictions on petition-gathering process
By John Haughey | The Center Square In the waning minutes of the 2019 legislative session. Rep. Jamie Grant, R-Tampa, grafted a raft of amendments imposing restrictions on petition-gatherers … more
What are the reasons behind Florida's climbing high school graduation rates
Historically speaking, Florida has long suffered from systemic issues in its education system. Poverty is linked to a number of issues affecting Florida teens, and teen pregnancy has long been a … more
Teachers and supporters march Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, during the Florida Education Association's "Take on Tallahassee" rally at the Old Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. Phil Sears / AP
Massive Tallahassee rally sets stage for battle over Florida teacher pay raises
By John Haughey | The Center Square Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared 2021 will be "The Year of the Teacher" but on Monday, an estimated 10,000 Florida teachers amended the governor’s declaration … more
Panthers are solitary, elusive animals that are rarely observed in the wild. Fewer than 200 Florida panthers remain in their wild habitat today. (Wikipedia)
Groups sue to protect Florida Panther from deadly road projects
By Trimmel Gomes, Public News Service - FL Conservation groups filed a lawsuit yesterday against state and federal agencies over road-widening projects in the middle of Florida's critical … more
Civil Rights Leaders: Memorial Should Honor Slave Cemetery at Country Club
By Trimmel Gomes/Florida News Connection TALLAHASSEE - After decades of speculation, rumors - and even some evidence that was initially ignored - an archaeological investigation confirms dozens … more
Bill would require conceal-carry applicants to receive training, retain fingerprints in database
Focus on the Legislature By John Haughey | The Center Square Florida Rep. Javier Fernández, D-Miami, has filed a 2020 bill that would require applicants to complete firearms training and … more
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks about his environmental budget at the Everglades Holiday Park during a new conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Brynn Anderson / AP file photo
‘Historic levels of funding‘ for 2020 Florida springs restoration, septic-to-sewer plans
By John Haughey | The Center Square Gov. Ron DeSantis will push lawmakers to follow through with funding he has requested in his Fiscal Year 2021 budget request for springs restoration and to … more
Focus on the Legislature: Proposed resolution seeks to put Medicaid expansion back onto 2020 ballot
By John Haughey | The Center Square A month after a proposed constitutional amendment to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was withdrawn from the 2020 ballot, a South Florida … more
10 New Florida Laws That Went into Effect This Month
There are continuously new laws being put into action to better the community -- and with the start of July came several new laws and regulations in Florida. So let's take a look at a few of the new … more
Florida makes the restoration of voting rights contingent on criminal debt payments
By Victoria Shineman, University of Pittsburgh Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a measure approved by state lawmakers that makes the restoration of voting rights for people convicted of … more
Home Rule: Is the Legislature overreaching with HB 3 and 5?
Opinion Focus on the Legislature By Karson Turner/ Florida Association of Counties (FAC) President and a Hendry County Commissioner You can’t teach an old dog new tricks—or, so … more
Proposed Florida bill would require schools to test for lead in water
Focus on Florida: The Legislature In today's schools, there are several groups of people who have the job of making sure students are safe, happy, and learning efficiently. In fact, besides … more
Legislators Bracy, Brown and Sullivan coming to Apopka tonight
The VOICE of the Florida Legislature From the office of State Rep. Jennifer Sullivan State Sen. Randolph Bracy State Representative Jennifer Sullivan is holding two Post-Session Town … more
Legislators Bracy, Brown and Sullivan coming to Apopka in April
The VOICE of the Florida Legislature From the office of State Rep. Jennifer Sullivan State Sen. Randolph Bracy State Representative Jennifer Sullivan is holding two Post-Session Town … more
House Speaker keeps winning; this time it’s the Florida Lottery
Focus on Florida Corcoran looking for the trifecta of "corporate welfare" crackdowns By William Patrick of Watchdog.com Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran is winning – bigly. … more
Legislature looking at ways to reform "tough on crime" past
Focus on Florida Task force would seek to remake Florida’s criminal justice system By William Patrick of Watchdog.org Florida’s state lawmakers increasingly are embracing criminal … more
Statewide fracking ban emerges at the Capitol
Focus on Florida: Tallahassee treading lightly on controversial topic By William Patrick of Watchdog.org Ban fracking, for the children. That was the emotional appeal made by … more
Tallahassee tries to break a vicious cycle
Proposed legislation could break cycle of debt for many in Florida’s legal system By William Patrick of Watchdog.org It’s a vicious circle: Poor people who can’t afford their … more
Move Over Florida!
Florida’s Move Over law protects first responders and service vehicles In 2016, there were more than 200 crashes that occurred and 5,518 citations issued for failure to move over in Florida. … more
State Rep. Jennifer Sullivan Schedules Apopka Office Hours
...Offers Constituent Outreach If you live north of 441 you are most likely in District 31 and Jennifer Sullivan is your State Representative in Tallahassee . Representative Sullivan … more
Festival includes "real talk" on Apopka issues
The Apopka Family Faith Food Festival has it all - food, fun, fellowship and gospel music. Oh, and one other thing - a panel of pastors and a county commissioner talking candidly about issues facing … more
SJRWMD: Birdapalooza is a celebration of over 300 species
The St. Johns River Water Management District’s Lake Apopka North Shore has become one of the premier locations to observe birds in the southeastern United States. From Jan. 20–22 it will set the … more
Task Force Co-Chairman: "We have to stop the bleeding. It has to stop!"
Part One: Task Force provides the challenges, solutions and passion it takes to succeed What could $1.8 million do in South Apopka? Could it change the culture of violence and improve … more
A Tale of Two Cities (Approaches to Violence)
Opinion By Greg Jackson, Esq. Now that the Apopka Task Force on Violence Biopsy, a comprehensive report with specific recommendations to address violence in Apopka -- the second largest … more
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