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FPL customers to see lower storm costs

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Friday, November 10, 2023
After Florida Power & Light said the tab for restoring electricity after Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole was lower than expected, state regulators Thursday approved a proposal that will reduce the amount of storm costs passed along to customers.
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'Margaritaville' license plate proposed

News Staff
Friday, November 10, 2023
Jimmy Buffett fans would be able to help a charity the late singer founded by paying for a specialty license plate, under a proposal filed Thursday for the 2024 legislative session.
Florida State Capitol. File photo

Florida State Capitol. File photo

Voucher bills set for special session

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
With a special legislative session poised to start Monday, the Florida House and Senate on Thursday released proposals that could lead to more students receiving school vouchers through a program aimed at helping children with disabilities.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Seminole Tribe of Florida Chairman Marcellus Osceola, Jr. reached a gambling deal in 2021. File photo

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Seminole Tribe of Florida Chairman Marcellus Osceola, Jr. reached a gambling deal in 2021. File photo

Tribe to begin sports betting at casinos

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Seminole Tribe leaders on Wednesday announced a plan to roll out sports betting at their casinos in December — a first step in what could be a major expansion of gambling in Florida triggered by a go-ahead from the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Lawmakers eye voucher demand

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Florida lawmakers are gearing up to provide additional funding to a part of the state's school-voucher program that serves students with special needs, as some proponents of the scholarships say demand has outpaced supply.
The state has gone to the U.S. Supreme Court in a dispute about a new law aimed at preventing children from attending drag shows.. File photo

The state has gone to the U.S. Supreme Court in a dispute about a new law aimed at preventing children from attending drag shows.. File photo

Drag show fight goes to Supreme Court

News Staff
Friday, October 27, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has gone to the U.S. Supreme Court in a fight about a ruling that blocked statewide a new law aimed at preventing children from attending drag shows.
Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran is preparing to leave the job at the end of April. File photo

Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran is preparing to leave the job at the end of April. File photo

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Corcoran contract gets go-ahead

News Staff
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
New College of Florida President Richard Corcoran is set to earn up to $1.3 million per year in salary and benefits under a five-year contract approved Friday.
Rep. Ralph Massullo

Rep. Ralph Massullo

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Skin cancer screening coverage sought

News Staff
Friday, October 20, 2023
Rep. Ralph Massullo, a Lecanto Republican who is a dermatologist, is seeking to require health insurers to cover the costs of annual skin-cancer screenings. Massullo on Thursday filed the proposal (HB 241) for consideration during the 2024 legislative session, which will start in January.
Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. backs a new statewide charter school review commission. Colin Hackley/File

Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. backs a new statewide charter school review commission. Colin Hackley/File

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Statewide Charter School Panel Teed Up

News Staff
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Florida education officials on Wednesday approved a rule that details how a new statewide commission can function as an “alternate venue” for approving charter schools.