Judge clears the way for Florida’s former felons to vote
BY LINA RUIZ
FRESH TAKE FLORIDA
In a historic civil rights case, a federal judge late Sunday ruled against Florida's Republican governor and Legislature and dramatically...
Feds release guidelines on nursing home visitation
NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
The federal government on Monday released guidelines that states could follow to reopen long-term care facilities to visitors.
In the guidelines, which...
AAA: Gas prices in state inch up as businesses reopen
Florida gas prices are beginning to inch higher as Florida eases restrictions, causing a growing number of people to hit the road.
Gasoline demand is...
State to present guidelines for reopening university campuses
BY JIM SAUNDERS
NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE – State university system Chancellor Marshall Criser next week will present guidelines for reopening university campuses in the...
No charges after voting fraud investigation
BY ANA CEBALLOS
NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE – State law-enforcement officials found “no evidence of fraudulent intent” by the Florida Democratic Party after more than...
State has cases of child illness tied to virus
BY CHRISTINE SEXTON
NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE – Florida’s surgeon general has acknowledged that a syndrome that attacks children and is associated with COVID-19 has...
Governor’s administration cites ‘insubordination’ in firing
NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration said Tuesday evening that a Department of Health employee who helped create Florida’s COVID-19 information “dashboard” was...
Virus cases at juvenile facilities continue to rise
NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
The number of COVID-19 cases in juvenile-justice facilities continued to increase Tuesday, with two more youths and five workers confirmed as...
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FLORIDA COURIER PUBLISHER
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A storm in the midst of a storm
State adds COVID-19 into its hurricane preparation plans
BY JIM TURNER
NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE – With another expected active hurricane season starting June 1, Florida...
