April 20, 2024
Government/Politics & Law
Tampa's port gains two more major cargo shipping deals
Earlier this year, Cosco Shipping Lines of China started sending its container cargo ships to Port Tampa Bay...
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Published on 4/26/2019
Airlines fight 'Florida box' formula for calculating taxes
Florida's tax law charges airlines millions for flying hundreds of miles over open water in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean.
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Published on 4/26/2019
Jacksonville International Airport plans third concourse to handle growth
Last year, Jacksonville International Airport added Spirit Airlines to its roster...
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Published on 4/26/2019
Port of Fort Pierce targets megayacht industry
As veteran port executive Stan Payne says, recent times have been a golden age for Florida ports...
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Published on 4/26/2019
Certification as pharmaceutical freight hub gives Miami International Airport advantage
Miami International's certification gives it a leg up on temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical cargo.
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Published on 4/26/2019
New DOT codes turn Florida trucking industry into transportation turf war
Florida is caught up in a push by the trucking industry for changes...
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Published on 4/26/2019
FSU ditches gas-powered buses
Florida State's campus-wide transportation system is going all electric...
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Published on 4/26/2019
Florida retailers use ‘dark store' argument to save on property assessments, tax bills
Businesses of all kinds routinely challenge their property assessments in hopes of shaving even small amounts from their tax bills.
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Published on 3/27/2019
Florida's new governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature are playing nice
Rick Scott and Richard Corcoran's successors bring far different personal styles to the top of the Capitol's pyramid of power.
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Published on 2/25/2019
Florida Senate and House: The next 60 days
What to watch in the Florida Legislature over the the 60 days.
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Published on 2/25/2019
Florida's 2019 Issues
Water, health care, gambling, higher education, K - 12, budget and taxes, marijuana and more.
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Published on 2/25/2019
Rick Scott's Legacy as Florida's Governor
Scott's focus on the state's economy and finances has left incoming Gov. Ron DeSantis room to maneuver.
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Published on 12/27/2018
Florida's New Governor, Ron DeSantis
And now, the details: Here's what to expect from Florida's new governor
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Published on 12/27/2018
Every Which Way
Election results prove that Florida is neither red, nor blue, nor purple
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Published on 12/27/2018
Governor Martinez & Florida TaxWatch Release 2018 Governor's Transition Decision Handbook
This morning, Florida's premier nonpartisan government watchdog, Florida TaxWatch, released the fourth edition of the Governor's Transition Decision Handbook at a press conference.
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Published on 10/30/2018
Heads he wins, tails he wins
It's uncertain whether Gov. Scott will get to appoint three replacement justices on the state Supreme Court. What is certain is that he's already had a hand in who'll be picked.
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Published on 10/26/2018
President Trump signs bill authorizing resevoir south of Lake Okeechobee
Governor Scott said, “Over the past two years, I have fought tirelessly for the EAA Reservoir by signing Senate Bill 10 into law and going to Washington to advocate for this important project. This reservoir will help end the algal blooms on our coasts and today, with President Trump's action to approve our plan, I'm proud to say that our hard work has paid off and resulted in another big win for Florida families.
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Published on 10/24/2018
Gov. Scott Appeals Major Medical Marijuana Ruling
Less than three hours before a 5 p.m. deadline, Gov. Rick Scott's administration Friday filed a notice to appeal a Tallahassee judge's order that struck down a 2017 medical marijuana law as unconstitutional.
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Published on 10/23/2018
NHTSA directs driverless shuttle to stop transporting school children in Florida
The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a letter directing Transdev North America to immediately stop transporting school children in the Babcock Ranch community in Southwest Florida on the EZ10 Generation II driverless shuttle.
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Published on 10/23/2018
Secretary Detzner Outlines Plan for Voters in Counties Severely Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Extends Early Voting & Vote-By-Mail Options for Hurricane Survivors while Protecting Election Integrity
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Published on 10/18/2018
Baker McKenzie Chooses Tampa for Global Center, Set to Create 300+ Jobs
Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie has announced plans for a new Center in Tampa, Florida in the United States, which will create more than 300 new high-quality jobs.
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Published on 10/17/2018
CFO and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis: Scammers, Crooked Contractors are Already Preying on Families After Hurricane Michael
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis warned that scammers and crooked contractors are already out, preying on families in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael.
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Published on 10/16/2018
Florida's Emergency Bridge Loan Program available for small businesses damaged by Hurricane Michael
Today, Governor Rick Scott activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses impacted by Hurricane Michael. The bridge loan program, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will provide short-term, interest-free loans to small businesses that experienced physical or economic damage during Hurricane Michael. The application period opened today and runs through December 7, 2018.
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Published on 10/12/2018
Florida Highway Patrol Troopers stay overnight in Governor's Mansion en route to Gulf Coast
Post-Hurricane Michael, Florida's Governor's Mansion to be used as a law enforcement shelter for as long as necessary.
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Published on 10/12/2018
President Trump declares major disaster in Florida as state responds to Hurricane Michael
Today, following Governor Rick Scott's request, President Donald Trump issued a Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Michael.
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Published on 10/11/2018
