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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a new proposal for the legislature to consider next year to give toll road commuters a 50% discount.
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By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square
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9/8/22
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Florida is expanding its purchase of electric transit and school buses statewide through funding from a national 2016-era EPA Volkswagen settlement.
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The 2022 monkeypox outbreak has spread to nearly 11,000 cases nationwide, with Florida ranking third in caseloads across states, according to the latest figures from the CDC.
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By Issac Morgan, Florida Phoenix
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8/17/22
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The Florida Department of Revenue has released a Frequently Asked Questions document about the 2022 tax holiday, which outlines items exempt from sales taxes.
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By Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix
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7/31/22
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Data from the Florida Department of Health show monkeypox cases in 17 counties — roughly a quarter of the 67 counties in Florida.
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By Diane Rado, Florida Phoenix
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7/31/22
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In a couple of weeks, from July 25 through August 7, Florida will hold its annual school sales tax holiday. During that period, consumers can curb school supply costs with savings designated by the Florida legislature.
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From UF/IFAS
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7/14/22
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The state has scheduled the first in a series of recruitment exercises to encourage military veterans to take jobs as child-protective investigators.
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By Imani Thomas, Florida Phoenix
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7/7/22
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It's the first program of its kind to help fund medical bills for retired police dogs in Florida and is believed to be the first in the United States.
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By Bethany Blankley, The Center Square
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7/4/22
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Property owners insured by Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Florida’s insurer of last resort, face rate increases of up to 11 percent starting Sept. 1, according to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation.
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By Laura Cassels, Florida Phoenix
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6/28/22
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday reported at least seven deaths among gay and bisexual men from the serious meningococcal disease outbreak in Florida and at least 24 cases of the disease.
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By Diane Rado, Florida Phoenix
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6/22/22
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The CDBG program, administered by DEO, primarily benefits low- and moderate-income residents. The grants help fund workforce housing, training, sustainability, broadband infrastructure, and planning.
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By Bethany Blankley, The Center Square
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6/21/22
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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is accepting comments on the springs restoration projects under consideration for funding in FY 2022-23.
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From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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6/13/22
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June is the Great Outdoors Month in Florida. This is the month to honor the state's abundant natural resources and the nation’s best recreational opportunities.
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From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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6/6/22
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Floridians who purchased presale vouchers for the specialty plates will soon be able to redeem them at their local tax collector office or license plate agency.
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From the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
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6/2/22
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This summer, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida State Parks and its partners will advance outdoor access for all Floridians through the Real Florida Reader Program.
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From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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5/30/22
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The bill's sponsor, Rep. Christine Hunschofsky, D-Parkland, served as the mayor of Parkland during the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, where 17 students were killed.
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By Chance Dorland, Florida News Connection
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5/23/22
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The Legislature failed to pass any changes in property-insurance law during its regular session, which adjourned on March 14th, following reforms adopted in 2021 and 2019.
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By Laura Cassels, Florida Phoenix
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5/22/22
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According to voter rolls, District 39 will be a battleground where the number of registered Democrat and Republican voters is about even. There aren't a lot of those in Florida.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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4/17/22
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The subject of this struggle is a sweet slice of Central Florida’s landscape known as Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area. It’s owned by you, the Florida taxpayer.
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By Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix
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4/14/22
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This 3.4-mile project will add a travel lane in each direction, expanding the expressway from four to six lanes (three travel lanes in each direction).
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From CFX
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4/7/22
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Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration have approved 10 land and conservation easement acquisitions totaling more than 17,000 acres to preserve wildlife and natural habitats.
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By Bethany Blankley, The Center Square
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4/3/22
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The governor acted shortly after the Legislature sent him SB 102, containing its congressional redistricting map, on Tuesday morning.
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By Michael Moline, Florida Phoenix
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3/29/22
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The Serenity Garden will be a one-acre “park within a park” where people of all ages and abilities may experience and enjoy nature.
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From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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3/24/22
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The Florida State Parks specialty plate is the first plate from the 2021 Legislative Session to meet all design, development, manufacturing, and presale requirements established to begin the distribution process.
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From the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
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3/24/22
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Coupled with sub-freezing temperatures and a persistent disease infecting citrus trees, Florida citrus growers have been fighting a battle on two fronts.
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By Bethany Blankley, The Center Square
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3/23/22
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