Survey: Roadtrippers say Floridians among America's worst drivers
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Estimates show Florida with best international tourism numbers since 2019
(The Center Square) — Florida tourism officials say the number of international visitors to the Sunshine State is rising.
Visit Florida, the state's official tourism marketing corporation, announced in a news release Wednesday that in the first and second quarters of 2023, Florida had the most significant international visitor numbers since 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. DeSantis sets 17-day extension of record Gulf recreational red snapper season
2023 season now totals 87 days, the longest combined season since the state assumed management of Gulf red snapper
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FWC removes nearly 100 impaired operators during Operation Dry Water and the Fourth of July holiday
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Tue, 07/11/2023 - 12:21
In their 15th year participating in Operation Dry Water, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officers spent their holiday weekend focused on the safety of people enjoying all that Florida’s waterways have to offer.
From July 1-3, FWC officers arrested 94 vessel operators for boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, preventing the possibility of life-altering events from occurring.
Expert: Malaria spread to Florida unlikely Now, but future risks loom
In a recent health advisory, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) disclosed that five people have been infected with malaria in the United States within the last two months.
These cases, four from Florida and one from Texas, mark the first instances of locally acquired malaria in the nation since 2003.
Florida audit reveals issues with Office of Insurance Regulation contracts
(The Center Square) — A recent audit of Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation revealed issues with employee contracts, contract management by unqualified personnel and a lack of contract reporting.
Florida unemployment rate falls to near-record low of 2.6%
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Thu, 05/25/2023 - 13:33
(The Center Square) — Florida’s unemployment rate has fallen to a near-record low and Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has the lowest unemployment rate among the top 10 largest states in the U.S.
"Through strong economic policy and strategic investments, Florida is outperforming the nation and providing more opportunity for its citizens, resulting in more than 200,000 new business formations this year alone and an unemployment rate near an all-time low." DeSantis stated in a news release.
FWC continues to monitor avian influenza across Florida
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Tue, 02/28/2023 - 18:47
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) continues to monitor bird mortalities suspected to be attributed to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza throughout Florida. This strain has been documented in the United States since 2021 and was detected for the first time in Florida in January 2022.
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DeSantis announces new initiative to combat illegal immigration
(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday an extensive legislative plan to address the border crisis.
FWC proposes rule to modify fishing regulations at Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
At its Feb. 21 meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proposed a rule to modify fishing regulations at Skyway Fishing Pier State Park but also directed staff to consider other options and refine the proposal before the final hearing.