The Florida Supreme Court agrees with Governor Ron DeSantis that fines, fees and restitution are part of all terms of a criminal’s sentence. The question stems from 2018’s constitutional Amendment 4. It restored the voting rights to certain convicted felons. Blaise Gainey has the details on what the courts’ opinion means.
The most diverse organizations are the strongest, according to most workforce studies. The problem, however, is that Florida has no statewide uniformity when it comes to ensuring job opportunities for LGBTQ applicants. More on that from Talia Blake at Orlando’s WMFE.
Florida’s Lieutenant Governor sat down late last week with Capital Reporter Lynn Hatter. Here’s that conversation.
A number of bills are moving through the Florida House aimed at helping businesses like craft breweries and local wineries grow. But Regan McCarthy reports not everyone is ready to raise a glass to the plans.
Despite Florida’s year-round temperate climate, it seems the state’s winters are still too chilly for the organism that causes red tide outbreaks. That’s certainly good news for the coastal areas that have been plagued by the toxic blooms in recent years. But the question remains about whether or not those blooms might reappear, chasing residents and visitors from the beaches. Health News Florida’s Jessica Meszaros sought the answers from a noted expert on the subject.
Republican Senator Manny Diaz wants people who need emotional support animals to be able to rent condos or apartments without facing discrimination. Ryan Dailey reports his bill addressing the issue is advancing – but is facing skepticism from his colleagues.
Gina Jordan has been spending the extended weekend polishing up her legislative crystal ball…
Robbie Gaffney reports what seemed to be little more than a joyride in a stolen truck on a Tallahassee International Airport Runway has resulted in a big problem that may delay some flights for weeks.