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Milton-ravaged counties will receive voting accommodations, DeSantis says
The executive order includes counties affected by Hurricane Milton and Helene. Orange County is included. on that list. more
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Ariel view of property damage in Lee County Florida caused by Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane surge could blow away Florida homeowners insurance ‘fixes’
The analysis warned that some insurers — especially those operating in Florida only — may run into financial trouble and that the signs of progress toward more manageable premiums that state leaders have touted in recent months may evaporate. more
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FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 09: Connor Ferran (L) and his neighbor Connor Ferran (L) and his neighbor Leroy Roker survey what is left after what appeared to be a tornado tore the roof off of Ferran’s home before Hurricane Milton’s arrival on Oct. 9, 2024, in Fort Myers. He said he had just had the roof replaced two years after Hurricane Ian had damaged it.
Florida begins the long cleanup after Hurricane Milton savages the state
After Milton’s landfall in Siesta Key, the National Guard and other responders rescued 48 people as of 6:30 am. Search and rescue missions continued in 26 counties, with 125 active missions. About 20 urban search and rescue crews are conducting door-to-door checks.  more
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League of Women Voters, SPLC files emergency motion to extend voter registration as Floridians Face back-to-back hurricanes
The complaint argues that state leaders’ refusal to extend the voter registration deadline in response to two life-threatening natural disasters in the final days of the voter registration period makes it impossible or difficult to register to vote by the October 7th deadline. more
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Over 700,000 gallons of fuel are already in the state, and 12 million gallons were requested before the storm. Trucks are being placed along evacuation routes to assist, so while some stations have run out due to the overwhelming demand, the fuel is available as soon as it can be delivered. 
Bankson: "This is the time for neighbor to look out for neighbor, and for us all to pull together in care, prayer, and action"
Over 700,000 gallons of fuel are already in the state, and 12 million gallons were requested before the storm. Trucks are being placed along evacuation routes to assist, so while some stations have run out due to the overwhelming demand, the fuel is available as soon as it can be delivered.  more
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Screenshot from the ad aired by the Florida House Republican Campaign Committee and endorsed by District 39 Rep. Doug Bankson.
Summersill perplexed by critical ad aired by Bankson, Florida House Republican Campaign Committee
Criticism of Summersill's $13,200 PPP loan is surprising since Bankson also utilized the program. In April 2020, Victory Church World Outreach Center in Apopka, where Bankson is the lead pastor and founder, received a $207,000 PPP loan. more
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Bankson focused on the core issues in his re-election campaign
Doug Bankson is the incumbent first-term representative of District 39 who spent six years on the Apopka City Council and won his seat in the Florida Legislature in 2022. more
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STEINHATCHEE, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 27: People walk down a street with a dog in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on September 27, 2024 near Steinhatchee, Florida. Hurricane Helene made landfall nearby last night as a category four storm but has weakened as it moves inland.
Hurricane Helene causes deaths, leaves hundreds of thousands without power in Florida
State and local officials are reporting more than half a dozen deaths in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which came ashore late Thursday night in the Big Bend region as a powerful Category 4 storm. more
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Silver Glen Springs in Ocala is renowned for its crystal-clear waters. Other springs are suffering.
Florida ignores law requiring new rules to protect springs
The Florida Springs and Aquifer Protection Act designated 30 of the state’s waterways as “Outstanding Florida Springs,” which means they are such Florida treasures that they deserve extra protection. more
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Florida Disaster Contractors Network activated to connect homeowners with Florida licensed contractors for Post-Helene home repairs
Florida’s Disaster Contractors Network is a free resource founded by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, designed to connect homeowners with licensed contractors and suppliers to perform emergency repairs. more
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The federal government has informed Florida that it is out of compliance with federal regulations because it failed to submit reports regarding its Medicaid program.
Florida faces $40 million in fines for failing to submit Medicaid reports
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services sent a letter to two top Florida Medicaid officials advising them that the state faces fines and being placed under a corrective action plan unless the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) submits the status reports by the end of the year. more
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The Champlain Towers South Condominium that collapsed in 2021
DeSantis says Legislature needs to meet before year’s end to deal with condo crisis
The emerging crisis revolves around a bill the Legislature passed unanimously and DeSantis signed two years ago in response to the 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, which resulted in the deaths of 98 people. 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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