Miami Beach has made no secret that it does not want traditional spring breakers to crowd its bars, streets and beach. This year will see a financial advisory event compete with college students during the most important month of the year for the city's hospitality industry.

The Office of Public Counsel, which represents consumers in utility issues, filed a notice that it was appealing regulators' approval of the increases, as did the groups Florida Rising and LULAC Florida.

A total of $2.7 billion was allocated to local cities and counties in January to help with hurricane relief. HUD, which distributes those funds, is facing deep DOGE cuts, but there is no indication that money is at risk.

Before any votes occur, legislators are expected to seek feedback from local governments on the economic effects of cutting proprty taxes.

The Florida Department of Transportation has begun collecting community input over the fate of I-175 in downtown St. Petersburg. Locals are concerned about issues like commute times, biker safety, and city connectivity.

Tampa Bay Times reporter Lawrence Mower recently got a hold of the state analysis, which shows "Florida insurance companies steered money to investors while claiming losses."

Florida Rising and LULAC Florida filed notices that they were appealing the Public Service Commission's rate approval to the Florida Supreme Court.

Despite the encouraging trend, the percentage of Black-owned businesses in the Tallahassee area falls well short of the percentage of African Americans in the city's population.

Two different proposed constitutional amendments are aimed at the same thing: reducing home insurance costs. Both would need to be approved by Florida voters.

People are considered ‘cost-burdened’ if housing is more than 30% of their income. Many Lakelanders pay much more than that.

Many essential workers in Lakeland cannot find housing that would be 30% or less of their income.

The CEO/CMO of UF Health Physicians says negotiations with United are closer to reaching an agreement for how the health system will be reimbursed for Medicaid coverage, a primary obstacle.