Sen. Corey Simon

Commissioner Elliott: My constituents have questions about dealing with a state-owned utility

Corey Simon and Jason Shoaf say the Eastpoint Water and Sewer District would do a better job

Florida’s Second Chance Act is a new law requiring first-time student athletes to receive heart screenings before participating in school sports.

The proposal has received heavy pushback from lawmakers, environmentalists and seafood workers

Senate spokeswoman Katie Betta said in an email that President Ben Albritton intends to revive the proposal to boost economic development in rural areas next year.

“The people of the Gulf Coast know what can happen when you have accidents with oil.”

The Florida Senate passed the measure unanimously.

The measure, if passed, would take effect this July.

A bill aimed at building up infrastructure and growing rural communities, is moving forward in the Florida Legislature.

"The residents of Florida must be better educated on the importance of brain health and on reducing the risk of dementia."