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State Politics
Florida food delivery regulation bill signed
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that gives Florida regulatory control over food-delivery platforms.
The Scoop: Wed. April 3rd, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Hillsborough will vote on tax for schools The Hillsborough County School Board approved a tax increase vote aimed at strengthening education funding. Urchin parasite Researchers at the University of South Florida have discovered that a...
Easter Sunday Blues, Billions Held From Black Colleges
Outrage at the theft of funds States have held back $13 billion from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) over the last three decades. Sunday Forum host, Walter L. Smith II, is joined by Producer...
Sen. Jeff Brandes Has Some Thoughts
Rogue Republican former FL Sen. Jeff Brandes, founder of The Florida Policy Project, joined us on MidPoint for a wide-ranging discussion on the recent FL legislative session, laws passed and missed opportunities, along with his...
Donald Trump endorses Joe Gruters for Florida Chief Financial Officer in 2026
President Donald Trump is already putting his thumb on the scale in the campaign to succeed Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis.
Federal judges uphold Florida’s congressional redistricting plan
A three-judge federal panel rejected a challenge to a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through the Legislature.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and the DeSantis-appointed Central Florida Tourism Oversight District have reached a legal settlement.
Florida food delivery preemption bill goes to Gov. Ron DeSantis
The Florida Legislature sent 18 bills to DeSantis, including one to prevent local regulations on food-delivery platforms.
Stephanie Kopelousos is approved to lead the Disney Tourism Oversight District at $400,000 per year
Kopelousos becomes administrator of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, which oversees an area with Walt Disney World properties.
Hotspot Famine, Dehumanizing Florida Laws
Violence in Haiti and war in Gaza, Palestine Territory is leading to famine, an extreme scarcity of food. World Food Program update: https://www.wfp.org/ Three Famines: Gaza, Sudan and Haiti https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/03/25/opinion/opinion-contributor/three-famines-gaza-sudan-and-haiti/ Confronting famine the violence in Gaza...
Two powerful industry groups disagree on the Florida bill that would restrict how local governments can oversee vacation rentals.
Chris Spencer is selected by DeSantis to head Florida investments
The governor’s director of policy and budget since July 2019 will become executive director of the State Board of Administration.
