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Bipartisan Florida bill seeks to boost grocery store development in areas lacking fresh food access
Tallahassee, Florida – Florida state representatives have teamed up in a rare display of bipartisan cooperation to address a recurring…
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Over 2 million Florida children lose potential benefits from food aid program as the state refuses federal money
Florida – Many families and supporters feel devastated that Florida missed its last opportunity to join the federal Sun Bucks…
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Florida’s population surpasses 23.3 million for the first time ever. Only Texas has higher numeric population increase.
Florida – Recent U.S. Census Bureau data shows Florida’s population has climbed above 23.3 million, ranking it among the fastest-growing states…
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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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