Fri., Jul. 26, 2024
Mostly Cloudy, 82° F
About us
Advertise with us
Log in
Subscribe to our newsletter
Developing Story: Deputy Chief Wil Sanchez to take over as Interim Apopka Fire Chief
Toggle navigation
Main menu
News
Business
Food
Real Estate
Food
Real Estate
Health
COVID-19
Fitness
COVID-19
Fitness
Government
Apopka
County Sheriff
Fire (AFD)
Florida
Orange County
Police (APD)
Apopka
County Sheriff
Fire (AFD)
Florida
Orange County
Police (APD)
Education
Apopka High School
Wekiva High School
Other school news
Apopka High School
Wekiva High School
Other school news
Opinion
Politics
Faith & Inspiration
Submit Content
Submit Content
Calendar
Extras
Entertainment
Environment
Weather forecast
Weather news
History
Home & Family
Parenting
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Environment
Weather forecast
Weather news
History
Home & Family
Parenting
Sports
Technology
Classifieds
Bonus Content
Agriculture
Automotive
Books
Business
Education & Careers
Entertainment
Food
Gardening
Green Living
Health
Home Improvement
Kids & Family
Lifestyle
Money Matters
Outdoors
Pets
Real Estate
Seniors
Spanish
Technology
Travel
Trivia & Games
Log in
Florida
Sort by:
Featured
Most recent
393
results total, viewing
101
-
125
Officials say recent reforms could help Florida's property insurance market
Florida homeowners' policies are becoming more expensive, but officials say improvements are in the offing as more companies enter the market.
more
By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
|
10/15/23
Report says better management needed for Florida's wastewater
A new report says amid the Sunshine State's burgeoning population growth, better wastewater stewardship by replacing aging infrastructure is needed.
more
By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
|
10/10/23
Capitol chaos delays Florida farm bill listening sessions
The sessions were meant to be an opportunity “for farmers, ranchers, and growers to voice their concerns and thoughts on upcoming agricultural issues.
more
By Christian Casale, Florida Phoenix
|
10/8/23
As Florida county grapples with bear encounters, one lawmaker calls for a bear hunt
The 2015 state-sponsored bear hunt created so much bad publicity for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission that it has not held another one
more
By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
|
10/5/23
Florida ranked fourth in inflation increases in 2022
Prices have continued to rise in 2023, though at a significantly lower rate until August, when prices spiked again.
more
By Casey Harper, The Center Square
|
10/4/23
‘Take the First Step’ towards pedestrian safety in October
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles encourages Floridians to ‘Take the First Step’ toward pedestrian safety by raising awareness of best practices.
more
From the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
|
10/3/23
Florida Department of Transportation highlights the importance of rail safety
The increasing rates of trespassing along a train’s right-of-way is illegal. It is also the leading cause of all rail-related fatalities nationwide.
more
From the Florida Department of Transportation
|
9/18/23
Strained insurance industry pulled on again
A report from Moody’s Analytics released Wednesday stated that in total, private insured losses are between $3 billion and $5 billion, while the National Flood Insurance Program will see a loss of $500 million.
more
By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
|
9/7/23
Amid record heat, Florida agencies give EPA climate change rules a cold shoulder
Despite the brutal heat, this is the moment when our Florida Department of Environmental Protection has chosen to give the federal government the old cold shoulder. Ooooooo-wee, have you noticed how hot it’s been this summer? Feels-like temperatures are up around 115 degrees, even a heat index of 120 in Pensacola in June. …
more
By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
|
8/17/23
Florida officials predict increased student aid costs for taxpayers
Florida officials project that taxpayer-funded student aid will increase in coming years as more students graduate from high school in the Sunshine State.
more
By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
|
8/15/23
DeSantis appoints Apopka lawyer to appellate court
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Apopka lawyer Roger Gannam to fill a vacancy in an Orlando-area appellate court Thursday, but critics and LGBTQ+ groups question his impartiality for the job.
more
By Mickenzie Hannon, Correspondent for The Apopka Voice
|
8/13/23
FHP investigation uncovers criminal network responsible for the fraudulent sale of disabled person parking placards
The Florida Highway Patrol announced the arrest of seven individuals on charges related to the fraudulent procurement, issuance, and sale of approximately 700 disabled person parking placards.
more
From Florida Highway Patrol
|
8/13/23
DeSantis suspends Orange County Prosecutor Monique Worrell
Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended another elected prosecutor. This time it’s Monique Worrell of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court in Orange and Osceola counties.
more
By Michael Moline, Florida Phoenix
|
8/9/23
Florida officials predict that highway license and fee revenues will increase
The new forecast is set to see revenues rise, allowing for new legislation that has now been enacted, including a new $100 fine for speeding violations captured by speed detection systems in school zones.
more
By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
|
8/7/23
Marijuana initiative estimated to generate between $200M and $430M
The initiative would legalize marijuana for adults 21 years old and older. Individuals would be allowed to possess up to 3 ounces of marijuana (about 85 grams), with up to 5 grams in the form of concentrate.
more
By Jackie Mitchell, Ballotpedia via The Center Square
|
7/27/23
Advocates for recreational cannabis amendment push back against AG Moody’s legal arguments
The 99-page filing of the Smart & Safe Florida (SSF) group essentially says that Moody’s arguments should be discarded because she is calling on the high court to drop their own recent precedents.
more
By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
|
7/20/23
Florida's record heat can be deadly: When will lawmakers approve protections for outdoor workers?
Heat exposure is responsible for at least several dozen fatalities in the U.S. each year, but currently, there are no state regulations in Florida or nationally to address heat-related stress. BY: MITCH PERRY - JULY 18, 2023 7:00 AM A farmworker in Immokalee harvests tomatoes. Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images …
more
By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
|
7/18/23
Report: Florida needs new laws to reduce excessive car exhaust noise
The Florida Legislature’s Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability released a report recently on the noise levels of exhaust systems.
more
By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
|
7/17/23
Bankson: "When decorum breaks down, so does the ability to govern effectively"
Sometimes, it’s just because we disagree, and that’s okay. In fact, it is good... as long as we don’t pick up hammers and start bashing one another out of sheer frustration.
more
By Rep. Doug Bankson, State House District 39
|
7/16/23
National study finds up to nine PFAS in FL’s tap water
Between 2016 and 2021, researchers tested private wells and public water sources all over the country, according to the study published on Wednesday.
more
By Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix
|
7/10/23
Florida State Parks announce 2023 Photo Contest
In collaboration with its retail and reservation management provider, Florida State Parks is launching this year's annual photo contest, Capture the Real Florida.
more
From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
|
6/27/23
New Florida law will prohibit direct-to-consumer auto sales
House Bill 637 prohibits legacy automakers from offering online sales or direct-to-consumer options if the licensee has existing dealerships that sell its vehicles in the Sunshine State.
more
By Andrew Powell, The Center Square
|
6/26/23
This Florida city fights its own citizens over clean water
Last fall, the electorate in Titusville approved making a right to clean water a part of their city’s charter. The measure passed with 82.57% of the vote. CRAIG PITTMAN …
more
By Craig Pittman, The Florida Phoenix
|
6/19/23
|
10 comments
Florida State Parks, Florida Prepaid partner to provide student scholarships
The partnership invites families to discover educational opportunities through a Florida Prepaid college savings plan and enjoy the instructive aspects of the Florida State Parks Junior Ranger Program.
more
From the Florida State Park Service
|
6/16/23
Report: Childcare costs pushing Florida families to the breaking point
According to the study, Florida ranks 37th in economic well-being, 33rd in health, and 32nd in family and community. Overall, Florida ranks 31st in child well-being.
more
By Trimmel Gomes, Florida News Connection
|
6/14/23
« Prev
|
1
…
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
…
16
|
Next »