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Ron DeSantis Announces Decline in Florida Fentanyl, Opioid Deaths

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida saw a major decline in fentanyl- and opioid-related deaths during the first half of…

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Rick Scott, Elizabeth Warren Introduce Bill to Permanently Ban Former Members of Congress from Lobbying

U.S. Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., have introduced bipartisan legislation that would permanently ban former members of…

NFL Releases Jacksonville Jaguars’ 2026 Season Schedule

Jacksonville Jaguars 2026 Regular Season Schedule The Jacksonville Jaguars will open the 2026 regular season at home against the Cleveland…

NFL Releases Miami Dolphins Schedule for 2026 Season

The NFL released the Miami Dolphins' 2026 regular season schedule. A new era of NFL football begins in southeast Florida.…

NFL Releases Tampa Bay Buccaneers Schedule for 2026 Season

The NFL released the Tampa Bay Bucs 2026 schedule for the regular season. In a pivotal stretch that could ultimately…

These Florida Counties Have the Most Independent Voters / No Party Affilliation

In Florida, voters who are not registered Republican or Democrat make up about 28.4% of Florida’s active registered voters —…

How Independent Florida Voters Could Outweigh Republican Registration Lead and New District Map Advantages

The Republican Party of Florida holds an advantage in overall voter registration and may benefit from congressional maps drawn in…

Massive Burmese Python Nests Discovered in Florida Everglades

A snake hunter in the Florida Everglades recently discovered two neighboring Burmese python nests containing a combined total of roughly…

Florida Ranked as One of the Best States for Homeschooling in the U.S.

Homeschooling is no longer a niche choice in the US; roughly 3.4 million K–12 students now learn at home. A…

Liberal Groups Pushing for a New $25 Minimum Wage

The proposal is called the Living Wage for All and would increase the federal minimum wage to $25 dollars an…

Opinion: Congress Keeps Promising to Protect Kids Online. It Keeps Failing.

For the past several years, teen online safety has been one of Washington's hottest priorities; a rare issue that unites…

Florida Attorney General Condemns Lenient Sentences on Murderers, Violent Crime Convicts in Liberal Districts

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier criticized Orlando State Attorney Monique Worrell over her handling of a criminal case involving Marcus Anderson, who had been indicted…

America is Losing Its Church Pastors

A recent report from Axios revealed that America's pastor pipeline is collapsing, and fewer Americans want to become pastors. U.S.…

Expect Public Education In Florida to Undergo More Changes

In 1999, then Florida Governor Jeb Bush implemented what he called his “A+ Accountability Program,” which coupled school choice and…

Is Gen Z Becoming Lazier?

Generation Z includes people born between 1997 and 2012. As of this year, they are approximately 14 to 29 years…

Conservative Group Applauds Recent Court Decision Striking Down New Tariff Proposals by Trump White House

In February of this year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration were unconstitutional. Within…

Southwest Airlines Unveils Largest-Ever Orlando Flight Schedule After Spirit Shutdown

Southwest Airlines is becoming the latest carrier to expand service in Florida after the shutdown of Spirit Airlines left gaps…

DeSantis Signs Bill to Block Data Center Surcharges on Energy Bills

As data center projects emerge as one of the most fiercely debated issues across the country, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis…

Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Uncertainty Revives Relocation Talk As Orlando Group Pushes For MLB Team

Tampa Bay Rays executives are increasing pressure on Tampa and Hillsborough County officials to move forward on a proposed new…

Would You Still Move to Florida or Texas After the Last Three Years?

For a time, the decision seemed almost obvious. If you wanted more space, lower taxes, and relief from rising costs,…

AI Being Used as a Metric in Schools For Teachers and Students

AI adoption continues to expand across K–12 classrooms. Today, 6 in 10 teachers working in public K-12 schools report using…

Three Discount Airlines Add More Flights to Florida After Spirit Shutdown

For frugal travelers, the news of Spirit Airlines' collapse spurred concerns about affordable air travel in the future. This week,…

New Smyrna Beach Man Pleads Guilty In $245K Veteran Disability Fraud Case

A 73-year-old New Smyrna Beach man has pleaded guilty to receiving stolen government money after federal prosecutors said he fraudulently…

Two Programs, Two Approaches: How Florida’s Medical Cannabis System Stacks Up Against Pennsylvania’s

Florida and Pennsylvania run the two largest medical-only cannabis programs in the United States. Both states have refused to legalize…

How Restaurant Loyalty Apps Improve Customer Retention and Sales

Keeping existing diners coming back while drawing in new ones is a constant challenge for restaurant owners. Loyalty apps have…

Five Job Groups That Coud be Negatively Affected by AI

Mark Cuban, the well-known billionaire from the hit show Shark Tank and one of the owners of the Dallas Mavericks, warns…

Spirit Airlines Shutdown Leaves Over 4,000 Florida Workers Jobless

More than 4,000 Florida-based employees of Spirit Airlines lost their jobs after the company permanently ceased operations on May 2,…

Traffic Relief Coming Sooner for Florida Drivers as I-95 Project Starts Early in Volusia

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis marked the groundbreaking of a major reconstruction project at the Interstate 95 and U.S. 1 interchange…

Spirit Airlines Cuts More Than 1,000 Orlando Flights as Rivals Expand Service

UPDATE: Spirit Airlines officially stopped all services across the United States and announced its complete closure on Saturday, May 3rd.…

Political and Legal News

Gov. DeSantis at Odds With 80% of Florida Voters on School Vaccines

In last week’s legislative special session, Republicans were a little timid about taking on the vaccine issues here in the…

Ron DeSantis Signs Education Bills Targeting Union Rules, Teacher incentives

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two education measures—Senate Bill 1296 and House Bill 1279—aimed at changing how teacher unions operate,…

Florida Legislative News Update

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has approved more than 20 bills over the past week, including legislation related to vertiports, teacher…

Could DeSantis, GOP’s Florida Redistricting Plan Backfire?

Florida lawmakers are back in Tallahassee as a controversial mid-decade redistricting push could reshape the political map—and potentially backfire. https://youtu.be/hmQikEyjE_w…

Business News

Brightwater Strategies Group Strengthens Leadership Team with Addition of Jason Andreotta

Brightwater Strategies Group, PLLC, a premier Florida-based consulting firm specializing in governmental affairs and environmental strategy, is proud to announce…

How Restaurant Loyalty Apps Improve Customer Retention and Sales

Keeping existing diners coming back while drawing in new ones is a constant challenge for restaurant owners. Loyalty apps have…

Paying More at the Movie Theater: ‘Premium Seating’ Tickets Sell for as High as $50 on Premier Night Showings

Moviegoers heading out for opening night may want to brace for sticker shock. While standard tickets at chains like Regal…

PRNews to Unveil New Media Platform Medialister at Miami Marketing Expo

PRNEWS, a global platform that connects businesses with news outlets, will introduce a new product called Medialister at the B2B…

More Florida News

Florida Prepaid Offers $50 Incentive in April for New College Savings Plans

Today is the last day that families who enroll in a new Prepaid Plan will receive a $50 contribution to…

Florida Man Who Played Santa Arrested During Polk County Child Predator Sting

A man known for playing Santa every year for major Christmas events in Polk County was arrested last week in…

Central Florida Zoo Takes In 13 Sloths After “Sloth World” Collapse, Faces Rising Costs

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has taken in 13 sloths following the collapse of a planned Central Florida tourist…

A Guide To Living An Organized Life

Living an organized life isn’t about perfection or rigid routines; it’s about creating a sense of control, clarity, and calm…

Opinion - Editorials

Vaccines Show Care for Community

By Rev. Dr. Russell L. Meyer Florida parents often assume measles is a virus their children will never face. Measles…

Opinion: What Okaloosa County Says — And What You Need to Know

By Carlos Camacho Jr. Before Okaloosa County sinks a piece of America’s soul, here’s what they’re not telling you. Okaloosa…

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