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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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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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