Across Florida, FL|News|
Gov. DeSantis Eyeing Development Of Merck's New Anti-COVID Pharmaceutical
Gov. Ron DeSantis is monitoring testing and the federal regulatory review process for Merck's new antiviral drug.
Florida Phoenix, News Partner
- Miami, FL
- Website
The Florida Phoenix, a nonprofit news site that’s free of advertising and free to readers, covers state government and politics through a mix of in-depth stories, briefs, and social media updates on the latest events, editorial cartoons, and progressive commentary. The Phoenix is part of States Newsroom, a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit supported by grants and a coalition of donors and readers.
Posting Activity
Across Florida, FL|News|
Fla., Pari-Mutuels Fight To Keep Seminole Tribe From Defending Its Monopoly Over Sports Betting
The essence of the court argument was that "the Seminole Tribe of Florida has no right to stand in the way," the report states.
Across Florida, FL|News|
Florida's First Lady Is Diagnosed With Breast Cancer, Gov. DeSantis Announces
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis has breast cancer, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday.
Across Florida, FL|News|
ACLU, Broward Sheriff Brawl In Court Over COVID Safeguards For Inmates
The Broward Sheriff's Office in South Florida has filed a response to the ACLU's complaint that it is violating a settlement agreement.
Across Florida, FL|News|
Clinics Offering COVID-19 Boosters Have Launched In Florida, With Few Rules To ‘Minimize The Barriers'
COVID-19 booster shots are now available to many groups such as those 18 and older with underlying medical conditions.
Across Florida, FL|News|
Florida's Process Of Compensating People For Years Of Wrongful Incarceration Is Opaque
Barney Brown, a Miami-Dade man wrongfully imprisoned for 38 years on rape and robbery convictions, has received no compensation.
Across Florida, FL|News|
Gov. DeSantis Says He's Running For Reelection; Cagey About Presidential Aspirations
In case there was any doubt in people's minds, DeSantis is running for reelection next year.
Across Florida, FL|News|
Guns At Election Sites: Intimidation? League Of Women Voters Joins Lawsuit
Guns don't belong in places where people vote, register to vote or count votes, the League of Women Voters of Florida says.
Across Florida, FL|News|
DeSantis Sees The Global COVID Pandemic As A Test Of Americans' Liberties
Democrats Crist and Fried criticized DeSantis for doing too little to push vaccines and blocking school districts from requiring masks.
Across Florida, FL|News|
Florida Sees Its First Phase Of The Minimum Wage Boost, $10 An Hour
Workers in Florida earning minimum wage saw a significant bump in pay Oct. 1 – from $8.65 to $10 an hour.
Across Florida, FL|News|
S. Florida Businessmen, No Casinos Group Sue To Strike Down Gambling Expansion
Following two lawsuits fighting for control of sports betting in Florida's new gambling compact, there's now a third lawsuit.
Across Florida, FL|News|
Pari-Mutuels Ask Courts To Strike Sports Betting From Fla., Gambling Compact With Seminole Tribe
Two Florida pari-mutuel facilities fighting the anticipated launch of legalized sports betting statewide have raised the stakes.
Across Florida, FL|News|
Major Satellite Manufacturing Plant Coming To Kennedy Space Center
Kennedy Space Center will be the site of an enormous satellite manufacturing facility that will cost $300 million to build.
Across Florida, FL|News|
New College Survey For “Intellectual Freedom” Has Already Spawned A Lawsuit
“Any law that relies on the good will of legislators and politicians over protections of the Constitution is not a good law," Gothard said.
Across Florida, FL|News|
Lawmakers Try Again To Get Certain Juvenile Arrest Records Expunged; ‘Children Should Be Given A Chance At Redemption'
In late June, Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed two 2021 bills related to expunging juvenile arrest records, causing concern from advocates.
Across Florida, FL|News|
Gov. DeSantis Orders Probe Into Facebook's Secret Leniency Program
The report indicates "one of the principal beneficiaries of Facebook’s practice was Donald Trump, DeSantis’s own political mentor."
Across Florida, FL|News|
Twelve States Revise Counting Of Prisoners To Address Concerns About Voting Fairness, But Not Florida
Eleven states drawing new voting districts this year following the 2020 Census are breaking with tradition to address such claims.
Across Florida, FL|News|
New CDC Study: 96 Percent Of Public Schools Across The Nation ‘Remain Open For Full In-Person Learning'
The data collected by the FEA indicates 16 children in Florida have died from the coronavirus since July 2021.
Across Florida, FL|News|
A Milestone For Vaccinations: More Than 12 Million Fla., Residents Fully Vaccinated
The pandemic continues, but there's good news on the vaccination front: Florida is one of four big states that have reached this milestone.
Across Florida, FL|News|
Biden Administration Provides Financial Cushion To Alachua School Board After Fla., Officials Dock Pay
The award came after state education officials docked the pay of 4 Alachua County school board members who voted for a strict mask mandate.