Minimum wage protest — Courtesy: Shutterstock — a katz On September 30, Florida’s hourly minimum wage is expected to increase. Voters in 2020 adopted a measure that would gradually increase the state minimum wage yearly until it reached $15 in 2026. Florida’s minimum pay formerly equaled the federal minimum wage of $7.25 before the ballot
People voting at precinct – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Rob Crandall Sunday was the final day of early voting in Osceola, Orange, and Seminole counties. Other counties in Central Florida ended their early voting period on Saturday. Several voters who participated say it was an easy process. “There wasn’t a wait,” said Nathan Horton,
Rent Control Issues – Orlando, FL Skyline – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone Ballots have yet to be printed, but already a group of apartment managers, landlords, and real estate agents in the Sunshine State want to prevent voters from voting on a measure that would implement rent control for a year in
Prescription Marijuana – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Brian Goodman A proposed ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the Sunshine State in 2024 has caused an uproar within the industry, displaying ongoing divides over how adult-use markets should be structured. The initiative was filed recently with the Florida Division of Elections and has secured
Courtesy: Image by Nattanan Kanchanaprat from Pixabay Election Day brought many surprises to Floridians, and aside from the obvious local and presidential election results, there were also crucial amendments on the ballot that shall not be overlooked. But arguably, the most talked-about amendment coming into election day was Amendment 2. The amendment at stake was
Courtesy: Evan El-Amin– Shutterstock- WILKES-BARRE, PA – AUGUST 2, 2018: President Donald Trump with a serious look as he delivers a speech at a campaign rally held at the Mohegan Sun Arena. On Saturday morning, President Donald Trump became the first sitting president in history to cast a vote in the Sunshine State. After staying
Courtesy: Shutterstock/ Andy Chipus Below, we at Florida Insider have compiled a quick list of things that are frowned upon and accepted at Florida polling precincts. The list below are the most commonly asked questions every election year. Please be sure to vote responsibly and fully review your voter rights before visiting the polls by
Four women of various demographics, young blonde woman in front, filling in ballots and casting votes in booths at polling station, US flag on wall at back. Focus on booth signage– By vesperstock *In a press conference held in Tuesday afternoon in The Villages, Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that due to an online system