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Slight uptick for Florida oranges, but citrus woes persist
May showed a slight uptick for Florida oranges from projections but declines for grapefruit and other fruits. [Photo by Max] With one...


Governor signs $116.5 billion budget
Governor DeSantis in Georgia touting Florida's economic successes. [Photo by William Hunton] Gov. Ron DeSantis on June 12 signed a $116.5...


Recreational pot on ballot in Florida
A divided Florida Supreme Court in March approved a November ballot proposal allowing recreational use of marijuana.


Florida sets tourism record
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office said May 16 an estimated 40.6 million people traveled to Florida during the first three months of the year.


Florida Office of Ocean Economy coming to FAU
The Office of Ocean Economy will cultivate partnerships and coordinate efforts with state and private universities to promote research.


Florida’s space industry boom creates demand for wharfs
Florida’s aerospace agency says that by 2033 it must nearly double the current footprint of about 2,800 linear feet of wharf space.


Brightline picks downtown Stuart for Treasure Coast station
Brightline announced the selection of Stuart as the location for an intercity passenger rail station.


Brightline Brunch Club takes off
The Palm Beaches and Brightline are partnering this winter to provide the Brunch Club Experience.


State deal conserves Okeechobee land
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services spent $1.6 million to purchase a conservation easement.


Senate panel backs electric vehicle fees
Florida lawmakers have restarted a move to impose annual registration fees on electric vehicles amid pushback over the proposed amount.


Orlando-to-Tampa rail proposal chugs along
Passenger rail service in Florida wasn’t included when the White House recently awarded $8.2 billion for major rail projects.


Gas prices dip, but Palm Beach County is among the highest in Florida
The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas in Florida dropped below $3 last week, the lowest price of the year.Â


Florida population growth peaks
Florida's growth is projected to slow in coming years as groups that have moved to Florida in droves get older.


Florida rejects emissions program
Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue has turned down $320 million in federal money aimed at reducing tailpipe emissions.


Space industry seeks legislative help
Private aerospace leaders want Florida lawmakers to consider steps to streamline local regulations and expand the pool of workers.


State explores bear hunting
Executive director of the FFWCC says the agency is trying to address concerns about increased human-bear conflicts in Franklin County.


Florida marks manatee awareness month
November is Manatee Awareness Month, an annual opportunity to celebrate Florida’s state marine mammal.


Federal transportation money headed to Florida
More than $2.7 billion is headed to Florida as part of annual federal transportation funding.


DeSantis declares emergency after Israel attack
Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in response to the war between Israel and Hamas.


Seminole sports betting on hold
The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily halted an appeals court ruling that would allow the Seminole Tribe of Florida to offer sports betting.
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