TALLAHASSEE — Hailed as a consummate public servant and champion of the environment, former Florida Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham lay in state Friday in the Old Capitol as about a thousand mourners paid their respects. Read moreGraham Remembered as 'Great Statesman'
A federal judge has scheduled a trial May 13 in a lawsuit over people being dropped from Florida’s Medicaid program after the end of a federal public-health emergency that was declared in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read moreMedicaid Eligibility Trial Slated
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products. Read moreDeSantis Signs AI, Vape Bills
A controversial proposal about teacher-preparation programs and a measure aimed at moving policies out of the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. were among 28 bills formally sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday.
Two prosecutors suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis qualified this week to run in November for their old positions. Read moreSuspended Prosecutors Qualify to Run
TALLAHASSEE — Legal battles that could determine whether Florida State University stays in the Atlantic Coast Conference expanded this week, with Attorney General Ashley Moody jumping into the fray. Read moreWeekly Roundup: Turning Up the Heat
First-time unemployment claims in Florida slightly decreased last week, though a series of announcements will affect the jobs of more than 350 workers in the coming months. Read moreFlorida Jobless Claims Down Slightly
Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Carlos Muniz will lead the court and the state judicial system for another two years. Read moreMuniz to Continue as Chief Justice
Estimated insured losses from 2022’s Hurricane Ian have neared $21.4 billion, with about 6 percent of claims remaining open, according to data posted this week on the state Office of insurance Regulation website. Read moreIan Insured Losses Near $21.4 Billion
TALLAHASSEE — Pointing to what it called “irreparable injuries,” Florida has asked a federal appeals court to put on hold a district judge’s ruling as a legal battle continues to play out about permitting authority for projects that affect wetlands. Read moreFlorida Seeks Stay in Wetlands Permitting Fight
