A new survey of leading American CEOs reveals what most Floridians understand: that Florida and other red states are good places to do business. Chief Executive magazine released its annual survey on Wednesday, which states are the best and worst for businesses. The poll included…
News
Another Look Sought In Florida Redistricting Case
Voting-rights groups want a federal court to reconsider a ruling that upheld the constitutionality of a Florida congressional redistricting plan, pointing to the “outsized” role that Gov. Ron DeSantis played in pushing the plan through the Legislature. Attorneys for groups such as Common Cause Florida…
St. Petersburg Hospital To Hold Full-Scale Emergency Drill
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, located at 701 6th St. S, in St. Petersburg, will join other Orlando Health facilities and multiple central Florida hospitals in a full-scale emergency preparedness exercise from 8 am to noon. The drill involves volunteers simulating injuries…
Job News
Jobless Rate In Florida Inches Up
Matching its highest level in two years, Florida’s unemployment rate has ticked up to 3.2 percent after holding steady for three consecutive months at 3.1 percent. The Florida Department of Commerce on Friday estimated 353,000 Floridians were out of work and actively seeking employment in…
Lottery
Florida Lottery Announces New Lineup Of Games For Grouper And Grouper Super Sampler
The Florida Lottery revealed Tuesday an enhanced series of games accompanying every GROUPER® and GROUPER® Super Sampler package play purchase. With these new games, players now have increased opportunities to win big while spending less! Unlock incredible value with each GROUPER package play, receiving $6…
Powerball Jackpot Surges To $1.23 Billion After No Jackpot Win Wednesday
The Powerball jackpot jumps again, now to an estimated $1.23 billion after another lottery drawing produced no big prize winner Wednesday night. The winning numbers from the Powerball drawing on Wednesday, April 3 are: 11, 38, 41, 62, 65. Powerball: 15. Power play: 3x. For the next Powerball…
Florida Agriculture
2024 Winner Of Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award In Florida Announced
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Wednesday that Costa Farms is the 2024 winner of the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award. The Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award has been presented annually since 1994 and spotlights environmentally innovative growers and ranchers who share a commitment to protecting and preserving…
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Florida Agriculture
2024 Winner Of Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award In Florida Announced
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced Wednesday that Costa Farms is the 2024 winner of the Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award. The Agricultural-Environmental Leadership Award has been presented annually since 1994 and spotlights environmentally innovative growers and ranchers who share a commitment to protecting and preserving…