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First look: Design plans for Boca Raton’s Center for Arts and Innovation
The city’s future premiere cultural destination has a concept design out, and over the next few months, city officials and other stakeholders will provide feedback. Read More.
Republicans are 85 voters away from flipping a county red, approach 900,000 statewide lead
Worrying trends are continuing for Florida Democrats, who are losing voters while state Republicans broaden their lead. Read More.
Fiscal conservative, pro-police Iliana Jones flips Central Florida commissioner seat
Winter Garden City Commissioner Ron Mueller lost his reelection bid Tuesday night with the victory of Iliana Jones in District 2. Read More.
Florida bill aimed at preventing homeless people from sleeping in public heads to DeSantis
A controversial proposal designed to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public places while requiring local governments to address the issue is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis. Read More.
Pro-Palestine protesters arrested after attempt to block traffic, entrance to PortMiami
Several pro-Palestine protesters were arrested by Miami Police as they attempted to block the entrance to PortMiami, a move that was reportedly part of a multi-city protest demanding a cease-fire in Gaza. Read More.
New Florida legislation and $32M recruitment program draw in nearly 5,000 officers
Nearly 5,000 bonuses were given to new law enforcement officers since the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program began in April 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Friday in St. Augustine. Read More.
Senior Biden Official Admits Funds for Iran Goes Toward Violence, Not Humanitarian Needs
U.S. senators are criticizing the Biden Administration for putting Americans in “harm's way” after Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo admitted that the $6 billion the president unfroze last year likely went to fund violent activity— and not humanitarian needs. Read More.
Princess Cruises and Brightline Introduce New ‘Rail & Sail’ Program
Princess Cruises and Florida rail service company Brightline have introduced a new method to transport passengers to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando (Port Canaveral). Read More.
Missing executive director of Florida GOP found safe; no details released yet
Officials offered no information Monday about the three-day disappearance last week of Republican Party of Florida executive director George Riley. Read More.
DeSantis says Florida won't pay for Brightline expansion
During a Wednesday press conference, DeSantis commented on his decision to deny state funding for construction and operations of high-speed rail operator, Brightline. Read More.
Florida voters will decide whether to protect abortion rights and legalize pot in November
The Florida Supreme Court issued rulings Monday allowing the state's voters to decide whether to protect abortion rights and legalize recreational use of marijuana, rejecting the state attorney general's arguments that the measures should be kept off the November ballot. Read More.
Florida GOP now within 1% of flipping populous Hillsborough County red
The Republican Party of Florida is just inches from flipping a major urban-suburban county in the state from blue to red. Read More.
DeSantis signs bill allowing sheriffs to remove squatters from Florida properties
The governor made the announcement during a press conference in Orlando on Wednesday. Read More.
South Florida police departments experience hiring crisis amid nationwide shortage
Police Departments across South Florida are struggling to recruit and retain police officers. Read More.
Trump says it will be ‘honor’ to post $175M fraud case bond after appeals court cuts funds due from $454M
Donald Trump said he shouldn’t have to sell his properties — which he referred to as his “babies” — as a Monday deadline arrived for him to post a $454 million bond. Read More.
