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Minimum wage workers.
Business community and advocates clash on child labor legislation; what’s best for the kids?
Just last week, lawmakers in the House pushed to allow 16- and 17-year olds to work more than 30 hours a week during the school year and allow for fewer mandatory work breaks. more
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Federal government approves Florida's request to import prescription drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Florida's request to import prescription drugs on Friday, ending a prolonged legal battle. more
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From left to right: Sen. Colleen Burton, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, Sen. Gayle Harrell introduce the “Live Healthy” initiative during a Dec. 7 press conference.
Florida Senate president shuts down Medicaid expansion in Florida
Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo made it clear that she would not be willing to expand Medicaid during her remarks on the opening day of the 2024 legislative session. more
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Report: Florida should copy three affordable housing programs from other states
The Office of Program Policy and Government Accountability released the first of three reviews into the effectiveness of innovative, affordable housing strategies implemented in other states. more
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Cmdr. Frank Axelsen, a family medicine physician at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, checks a patient’s heart during a Feb. 14, 2019 checkup.
Report: Florida needs more physicians in the coming years
According to a report, recent studies have estimated that Florida will have the second-largest physician shortage by 2030 among all states. more
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School voucher providers are clarifying what parents can purchase
Since Florida has become the largest provider of public vouchers for private schooling in the country, lawmakers now expect organizations administering this money on the state’s behalf to clarify what parents can spend it on.  more
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The Florida Capital
Florida bill could end creation of new safe neighborhood improvement districts
Changes to safe neighborhood improvement districts and other special districts in the Sunshine State could be coming if a new bill in the Florida Legislature is enacted. more
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Traffic on I-95 via Florida DOT. The DOT secretary turned down millions from the federal government aimed at cutting tailpipe pollution.
Here are some suggested New Year’s resolutions for Florida folks
Pittman: "Some folks here in Florida may be hesitant to make the resolutions needed to do better in the new year. Fear not! I am here to provide a gentle suggestion or two." more
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Around 7 million people are likely at risk of being kicked off Medicaid due the end of pandemic-era benefits, according to early estimates from federal officials.
Latest report of Medicaid coverage loss shows fewer than five million Floridians are still eligible
In the months since people started losing Medicaid, health policy groups have criticized the process for its high rate of procedural terminations. more
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According to the most recent count, there are 30,839 homeless individuals in Florida. That’s an increase of 9% since 2019, according to Florida’s Council on Homelessness 
Are Florida homeless programs working?
According to the most recent count, there are 30,839 homeless individuals in Florida. That’s an increase of 9% since 2019, according to Florida’s Council on Homelessness  more
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Florida State College at Jacksonville held its commencement ceremonies on May 13, 2023.
Florida bill could expand state's dual enrollment program for high schoolers
A new bill was filed Thursday by a Florida lawmaker that will change requirements for district school boards regarding dual enrollment for students. more
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Florida's review of Medicaid eligibility could lead to more than 250,000 uninsured, experts say
The analysis published Friday in the Health Affairs journal estimates that 169,000 adults and 84,500 children in Florida will not have insurance by spring. more
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Report: Florida school district audits reveal numerous oversight issues
According to the report, five different school district audits included findings that the AG considered material weaknesses. more
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Florida lawmakers review new teacher and workforce incentive programs
Funding is planned to roll out by December, and adult students can simultaneously enroll in a program that leads to a credential of value that will eventually lead to gainful employment. more
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An aerial view of a manicured Florida golf community.
New bill would require community donations from Florida homeowners' associations
House Bill 173 is sponsored by state Rep. Kimberly Daniels, D-Jacksonville, and is aimed at nonprofit organizations that operate residential homeowners' associations. more
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Apopka Police Department receives grant to combat impaired driving
According to a four-year report, the APD responded to 3,724 distracted driving-related crashes, including talking or texting on the phone, inattentive driving, or external distractions. more
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Minimum wage workers.
Proposed rollback of child labor law in Florida gets pushback; critics say kids would be exploited
Florida is the 13th state this year to introduce legislation that would roll back labor laws intended to protect minors, according to the Economic Policy Institute. more
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Report: Florida Power & Light scores high in transition to clean energy
The report claimed that although the energy is less expensive than 99% of existing coal and new gas generation, only 20 of the 77 utilities have plans to be entirely coal-free by 2030. more
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A water main project is underway in Broward County.
Report: Comprehensive water project work program needed
The report says the growth in local water projects inclusive of stormwater runoff, wastewater and lake restoration put into appropriation bills by lawmakers has increased over 1,000%. more
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Pickup trucks and debris lie strewn in a canal in Horseshoe Beach, Fla., after the passage of Hurricane Idalia, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
Recovery efforts continue in Florida after three hurricanes in two years
The Florida House Select Committee on Hurricane Resiliency & Recovery met this week to discuss the ongoing recovery efforts in the Sunshine State. more
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A hot tub lies toppled to the beach next to a broken seawall, at Fantasy Island Resort II, following the passage of Hurricane Nicole, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Daytona Beach Shores.
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
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Blue Springs in Orange City.
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
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Native American agricultural leaders are seeking an expansion of tribes’ jurisdiction over U.S. Department of Agriculture programs in the upcoming farm bill.
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
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A Florida black bear tries to break into a trash can.
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
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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
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