Vacation rental bill appears dead
Legislation that would strip local vacation rental control won’t cross the finish line this session, state Sen. Anitere Flores says.
Senate Bill 1128, as proposed by Sen. Manny...
Key Wester Clint Barras wants to replace Raschein
Clint Barras may be a political newcomer, but he’s been paying attention and has rolled out his campaign, website and political platform.
Barras is the first Democrat to...
FINANCIAL HELP AVAILABLE
Gov. Ron DeSantis on March 16 activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The bridge loan program, managed...
State, local governments taking action on various issues
By Jim McCarthy and Sara Matthis
Legislative session in Tallahassee is winding down as legislators work to approve a budget. But before they did that, members in the...
PARKS AND BEACHES
STATE PARKS
All events, activities, special event reservations, pavilion rentals and camping/cabin reservations at Florida state parks have been canceled for the next 60 days. State parks remain...
State parks open, campgrounds shutting down today
Most state parks throughout Florida and the Keys remained open as of Friday at noon, but camping and special event reservations shut down for the next 60...
Governor: Booze and food “to-go” only
On Friday, March 20, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a new order: all restaurants and food establishments must suspend dine-in options throughout the state. This follows the directive...
$50,000 interest-free loans available for small businesses
As the health crisis has become a financial one, the state is making it easier for eligible small businesses to apply for Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge...
What’s in the CARES Act for us?
The U.S. federal government passed a roughly $2 trillion coronavirus response bill on March 27. It’s intended to prop up U.S. workers, business and the economy. This...
Governor issues ‘Safer at Home’ directive
At a press conference on March 30 outside the Hard Rock casino hotel, Gov. Ron DeSantis emphasized the statewide and, specifically, South Florida message of, “Safer at...
