Policy
Policy
How governments are approaching the regulation and use of AI
While the new tech may seem like science fiction, it’s already being employed by local and state governments in New York and elsewhere.
Podcast
Podcast
Episode 63: Florida's Culinary Ambassador, Chef Justin Timineri
Dara chats with Florida's Executive Chef and Culinary Ambassador Justin Timineri about his philosophy on cooking, how to add some extra zip to any dish (hint, use fresh herbs), and much more!
Politics
Ex-Rep. Harding sentenced to four months
He had pleaded guilty to fraudulently applying for business loans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policy
Statewide charter school commission teed up
Rule approved on a new commission serving as an “alternate venue” for approving charter schools.
Politics
Albritton formally tapped as next state Senate president
The Republican will succeed Senate President Kathleen Passidomo after the 2024 elections.
Politics
Politics
No longer above the fray, state supreme courts pulled into overtly political conflicts
The courts have become top-tier targets for party leaders, often considered the key to unlocking control of state legislatures, gubernatorial mansions and even Congress.
Policy
Duke puts Idalia costs at $91.9 million
The energy company filed a proposal seeking to pass along the costs to customers.
First Read
First Read
Ceremony set for Florida Supreme Court Justice Renatha Francis
She's to have her ceremonial investiture at the Supreme Court building, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Policy
Policy
'We needed to leave': One migrant family's harrowing journey from Venezuela to Miami
Venezuelans are now the fastest-growing Hispanic group in the country, according to the U.S. Census.
Policy
Policy
Ex-state Rep. Joe Harding set to learn his fate from federal judge
Harding was indicted on fraud charges shortly after he won a second term without opposition in 2022.
Personality
Personality
To be? No, not to be: DeSantis still hasn’t appointed a state poet laureate
'I’m ready to retire and pass the mantle,' says the current laureate, who's 90.
Podcast
Podcast
Episode 62: The Way-Too-Early 2026 Gubernatorial Race Podcast
City & State Florida Editor-In-Chief Jim Rosica is in the host chair this week, talking with News Service of Florida reporter Jim Turner about the potential field of 2026 candidates for Florida governor
First Read
First Read
Support for Israel continues from Florida's elected officials
DeSantis declared a state of emergency to help Floridians caught in the conflict.
Policy
Policy
Legislation filed in New York regulating minors’ social media use
Florida passed similar legislation earlier this year.
Personality
Personality
Ben Albritton gets ready to become the next leader of the Florida Senate
Senate Republicans will hold a ceremony to formally designate Albritton, 55, as the next Senate president.
First Read
First Read
DeSantis says he'd protect Americans 'in harm's way' in Israel
On Fox News, the governor also says Iran 'funded and orchestrated' this weekend's attacks.
Policy
Policy
Why smuggle fentanyl – when you can mail it? Drug dealers find post office is easier
A 2018 law aimed at preventing drug producers from shipping their goods through the mail is not being implemented, a new report shows.
Policy
Policy
Abortion amendment supporters raise over $4 million
Cash and in-kind contributions July 1-Sept. 30 included $1.8 million from Planned Parenthood organizations.
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