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...
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, 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,...
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...
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...
7 things you should have known 2 weeks ago
In Florida, a handful of new laws went into effect at the start of the year. While the most talked-about change involves texting while...
