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Another win: Florida invests over $5.6 million to protect family-owned farms from urban development
Walton County, Florida – Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson recently commended the saving of two family-owned farms via the…
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Amendment 5 aims to ease property tax burdens amid surging home values in Florida
Florida – Floridians have overwhelmingly decided to approve Amendment 5, a ballot initiative tying the state’s homestead exemption to the…
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Florida electricity bills set to rise in 2025 after state approves utility rate hikes
Florida – Floridians are getting ready for a surge in electricity bills beginning next year following a recent ruling by…
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DeSantis’ Defense Reinvestment Grants target infrastructure and technology near military bases
Okaloosa County, Florida – With Governor Ron DeSantis announcing an infusion of over $2.1 million through the Defense Reinvestment Grant…
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Another shock for Florida residents: Energy prices could rise again as suppliers seek help to cover hurricane recovery costs
Florida – Starting in January, Florida Power & Light (FPL) consumers could see their energy prices rise in order to…
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Florida Attorney General Moody charges tax preparer with exploiting elderly Floridians for financial fraud
Florida – In a case highlighting seniors’ vulnerability to financial fraud, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s Office of Statewide Prosecution has brought several…
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Governor Ron DeSantis credits Florida’s record-breaking tourism success to resilient policies and people
Destin, Florida – With the Sunshine State seeing unheard-of visitor counts in the third quarter of 2024, Florida’s tourism business…
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Florida, Georgia, Colorado, New Mexico, Virginia, Arizona and Wyoming voters voted for lower property taxes
Florida – Property taxes became a major concern for voters across the United States at the election earlier this week. Responding…
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Florida woman claims her win after lucky lottery ticket sold in Publix this past summer turned into $4 million prize
Tallahassee, Florida – In a turn of near-millions fate, Megan Chora of Largo, Florida, saw her dreams brush against a…
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Survey shows majority of Florida students feel free to share views without fear of censorship on campus
Florida – According to a recent public university system study for Florida, more students identify as Republicans than national norms.…
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