Brightline launches South Florida-to-Orlando service
Brightline began service from West Palm Beach to Orlando on Sept. 22. The first train, Bright Pink, pulled into Orlando at 11:05 a.m.
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Florida minimum wage set to go to $12
Florida’s minimum wage will increase to $12 an hour on Sept. 30, as the state continues carrying out a constitutional amendment.
Florida looking to expand land conservation through Florida Forever
Florida could approve spending more than $141 million to conserve 42,000 acres of land from the Panhandle to southwest of Lake Okeechobee.
Recreational marijuana initiative launched in Florida
Trulieve is backing a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana.
Florida’s school voucher expansion
The growth of Florida’s school voucher programs following a major expansion of the programs started coming into focus this week.
Florida jobless rate stays at 2.7 percent
Florida’s unemployment rate held at 2.7 percent in August for a second consecutive month.
‘Vigilance’ about mosquitoes urged after malaria cases found
Experts on Tuesday pointed to a continuing need in Florida to combat mosquito-borne illnesses.
Citizens Idalia claims top 2,000
The state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has received “a little over” 2,000 claims from Hurricane Idalia.
Gas prices down in Florida, ‘defying the odds’
Despite the impact of Hurricane Idalia and an uptick last week in the price of oil, Florida gasoline prices continued to drop.
Budget in ‘good shape,’ but surpluses will dip
State budget leaders expressed some caution Friday that general-revenue surpluses are projected to decline over the next three years.
Florida sees lowest jobless claims this year
First-time unemployment claims in Florida last week hit a low for the year as Hurricane Idalia swept through.
Tourism aid readied after Idalia
Florida’s tourism-marketing agency is preparing to help rural and coastal areas recover from Hurricane Idalia.
DeSantis to seek aid for fishing industry in wake of Idalia
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday said the state will seek federal help for the fishing industry in the Big Bend region.
Idalia disaster declaration expanded
Six counties were added to a federal disaster declaration.
Report shows Florida's challenges and strengths in health of senior citizens
The United Health Foundation released its 11th America’s Health Rankings Senior Report.
Families First among 3 Palm Beach County organizations honored by Florida Blue
Families First of Palm Beach County received a second-place award and a $50,000 grant from the Florida Blue Foundation.
Save the Manatee Club urges no fertilizer during rainy season
Save the Manatee Club’s Fertilizer-Free for Manatees campaign asks Florida residents to pledge not to use fertilizer through Sept. 30.
10 tips to stay safe during hurricane season
Staying safe during hurricane season requires awareness, preparation and knowing what to do before, during and after a hurricane.
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