Tag: political opinions

A large sea turtle that was found injured along the Florida coast in May following a boat strike was returned to the ocean on Wednesday. The adult female named Pennywise,…

Faced with questions about pervasive hunger in Gaza, President Donald Trump said the U.S. had recently sent millions in aid. “You know, we gave $60 million two weeks ago and…

The Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) has unveiled its leadership team for the 2025-26 term and bestowed awards recognizing extraordinary law enforcement and civilian achievements across the state. Dennis Lemma, Seminole…

It’s no secret that farmers are going through a tough time. Being an ag lender and relationship banker means supporting them during difficult moments, encouraging them not to lose hope…

Alligator Alcatraz continues to polarize along predictable partisan lines, according to a poll from a progressive group. The Florida Communications and Research Hub, a project from Progress Florida and Florida…

Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to tubthump for a rare mid-decade census and Congressional redistricting, as he maintains Florida should have more seats than it does now. “I had some people…

Florida’s teacher vacancies for the upcoming 2025-26 school year dropped by nearly 18%, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis. “We are attracting teachers,” DeSantis said on Wednesday. “We’ve expanded a number…

Sen. Darryl Rouson has served in the Legislature since his first election to the House in 2008, and then to the Senate in 2016. By the time he reaches term…

A candidate for the Miami Beach Commission is calling for sweeping reforms to maritime safety protocols after a boating collision near Hibiscus Island left two children dead and two others…

A new analysis by researchers at the University of Florida (UF) concludes low-income renters in the Sunshine State are struggling to meet housing costs as rents climb higher. The 2025…