Debbie Mucarsel-Powell and Rick Scott compete in the US Senate race in Florida

Rick Scott – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by lev radin To save his seat in the U.S. Senate, incumbent Senator Rick Scott will face off against former Democratic congressman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in a battle that will be highly followed. Given that Democrats have historically held a narrow majority in the Senate, the outcome of the

The Georgia-Florida game’s officer-fan altercations are being investigated

University of Florida Gators — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Gregory Reed Online footage of police officers hitting spectators during Saturday’s Florida-Georgia game at EverBank Stadium is being examined by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. According to Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, she has discussed the altercations during the rivalry game, which is dubbed “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail

According to recent data, Citizens Property Insurance rejected 77 percent of Hurricane Debby homeowners’ claims in Florida

Fountain pen and a property/liability claim form on a clipboard waiting to be completed, filled and signed by a policyholder or insured person. Photo and Caption: William Potter/Shutterstock.com New data from the Allbritton Journalism Institute shows that 77 percent of homeowners’ claims from Hurricane Debby were declined by Citizens Property Insurance. The first of two

Nine ‘Notes To Know’ About Florida State’s Rivalry Matchup With Miami

University of Miami Hurricanes logo – Florida State rivalry game – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by University of College The game notes for the Florida State Seminoles‘ forthcoming matchup versus Miami were made public to start the week. Nine ‘things to know’ for the ACC game in Miami Gardens were included in the announcement. Stories

Ron DeSantis intensifies his efforts to thwart the Florida abortion rights ballot initiative by utilizing the state government’s levers

DeSantis news – Protestors in favor of abortions – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Stephanie Kenner In order to overturn a landmark piece of legislation that he signed into law, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his administration’s allies have made a concerted campaign to increase opposition to an amendment on the November ballot that would

Satellite photos reveal the ways in which Hurricane Milton altered the Florida coastline

Hurricane Milton effects (not pictured) – Florida coastline — Courtesy: Shutterstock — bonandbon Homes and, in some cases, entire neighborhoods were left soaked, muddy, and in disrepair when Hurricane Milton battered Florida’s Gulf Coast with pouring rain and winds of 120 miles per hour. Officials told CBS News that the storm was responsible for at

The implementation of a Florida statute prohibits homeless people from sleeping in public outdoor areas

Homeless community in Downtown Miami – Courtesy: Felix Mizioznikov – Shutterstock On Tuesday, a new rule in Florida went into effect that forbids homeless individuals from sleeping outside. House Bill 1365 forbids camping in parks, on sidewalks, or on public roads. It is mandatory for local governments to provide transitional housing that forbids drug use.

Man Accused of Attempting to Assassinate Trump at a Florida Golf Course Is Charged

Courtesy: Evan El-Amin- Shutterstock- WILKES-BARRE, PA – President Donald Trump with a serious look as he delivers a speech at a campaign rally A man was indicted on a charge of attempted assassination last Tuesday. According to the authorities, the man spent 12 hours staking out Donald Trump on his Florida golf course and wrote

Amendment 3 will determine Florida’s stance on recreational marijuana use

Judge’s gavel with marijuana leaf next to it – Photo: TANYARICO/Shutterstock.com Residents of Florida will vote for more than simply the president on November 5. Along with five other amendments, they will also decide whether to legalize marijuana for recreational use. Here, we examine Amendment 3, its implications, and the current legal framework in Florida.

Florida Reports a Rise in Employee Resignations

Computer screen with clock nearby – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by create jobs 51 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that from June to July, there was a surge in employment resignations in Florida. Twenty-five thousand workers in the state left their jobs in June, and 268,000 did the same in July. The 63,000