FWC’s Catch a Florida Memory announces winner of Triple Threat Throwdown
The Triple Threat Throwdown brought a record-breaking year to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commi
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Florida electricity prices hold firm, but still higher than neighboring states
(The Center Square) — As the Sunshine State moves into autumn months, electricity rates remain where they are, at least for now.
Report ranks Florida third for solar power implementation
(The Center Square) — The Sunshine State is quickly outpacing the rest of the country as a top solar energy installer, which looks to continue in coming years.
According to data from the Solar Energy Industries Association, Florida was ranked third in the country in 2022 behind Texas and California, installing around 12,000 megawatts of generation capacity since 2013, enough to power 1.51 million homes.
Tampa-St. Pete up next with taxpayer dollars funding half a stadium project
(The Center Square) – Taxpayers in St. Petersburg are next to see if their dollars put to use for a major sports stadium reap the benefits as promised.
The executive director of the nonprofit group Florida Taxwatch and an economics professor at Temple University say it's not always the case.
DeSantis announces implementation of Florida’s Prescription Drug Reform Act
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Governor Ron DeSantis and members of the Florida Cabinet approved rules to implement several provisions of the Prescription Drug Reform Act (SB 1550). The rules approved increase accountability among pharmaceutical middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
Report: Rays will get $600M in public funds for new $1.2B stadium
(The Center Square) – The Tampa Bay Rays will reportedly announce plans Tuesday for a new $1.2 billion domed stadium that could cost up to $600 million in public funds.
The domed stadium would have 30,000 seats, be located near Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg’s 86-acre Historic Gas Plant District and be ready to open in 2028, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
Bears becoming more active in Fall season -- be aware
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reminds residents and visitors that our state’s black bears are more active in search of food as autumn approaches.
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New committee assignments for Florida lawmakers issued ahead of session
(The Center Square) — There will be some changes to committee assignments when the Florida Legislature reconvenes in January.
Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, has announced new committee assignments ahead of the start of interim committee meetings on Sept. 18. Lawmakers can start filing bills on Monday.
Florida enrollment in Medicaid continues recent decline
(The Center Square) — Florida’s Medicaid enrollment continue to decline, according to recent data from the Kaiser Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on health policy, research and polling.
According to data from the Medicaid Enrollment and Unwinding Tracker, the number of people on Medicaid in the Sunshine State declined 7% from April to July, shrinking from 5.78 million to 5.36 million.
Several Florida areas lose eligibility for federal rural home loan program
(The Center Square) -– Nine counties in Florida have areas that will no longer be eligible to participate in a federal loan program for rural housing due to population increases.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development completed its recent review of rural areas nationwide, using data from the 2020 U.S. Census. The ruling goes into effect for those areas on Oct. 1.