Gov. DeSantis is charting a new course for Florida’s recreational boaters, urging state lawmakers last week to prohibit marine law enforcement officers from stopping boats on the water for inspections unless there is reasonable suspicion of criminal activity. During an appearance at a boat show in Miami Beach, the governor said he was announcing a…
Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed 2025-26 Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget recommendations are intended to solidify the state’s role in fish and wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation. A news release released last week outlined the governor’s priorities with funding that flows through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. “As the ‘Boating Capital of the World,’…
At Big Bend Hospice (BBH), every decision we make is guided by our commitment to serving families across North Florida with compassion and care. For more than 40 years, we have been a cornerstone of support for patients with advanced illnesses and their loved ones. Today, I am proud to share an exciting new chapter…
In what could be a first-of-its-kind ruling in Florida, an appeals court Tuesday said a drug-sniffing dog’s alert did not justify police searching a car because the dog could not differentiate between medical marijuana and illegal pot. The ruling by a three-judge panel of the 5th District Court of Appeal in a Lake County case…
Two years after Republican lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a controversial measure restricting the use of personal pronouns in schools, legislative debate about the gender-related issue could shift to cities and counties. John Labriola, a lobbyist for Christian Family Coalition Florida, told Marion County lawmakers last week that his organization would like to see…
Florida GOP tops milestone over Democratic voters The number of registered Republican voters in Florida officially surpassed Democrats by more than 1 million on Sunday, a milestone reflecting political shifts in the Sunshine State and the largest margin for the GOP since the late 1980s. The newest figures – based on up-to-date numbers from county…
It’s been a busy year for State Rep. Jason Shoaf, in terms of both bears and borders. In a wide-ranging interview last week, the Port St. Joe Republican, who has completed two terms in the Florida House of Representatives, and is likely to be elected to a third one in the fall, touched on his…
Gov. Ron DeSantis on June 20 signed a controversial measure that will bolster self-defense arguments for people who kill bears on their property. The bill about bears (HB 87) provides a sort of stand-your-ground defense for people who shoot bears to defend themselves or property. But with bear hunting long a controversial issue in Florida,…
Freshman State Senator Corey Simon, running for a second term in the state legislature, stopped by Apalachicola last month as part of a fundraising and campaign swing in Franklin County. After a robust introduction by Sheriff A.J. Smith, and some get-fired-up remarks to the Republican audience by county chairman Kristy Banks, Simon spoke June 20…
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is applauding Governor Ron DeSantis for his commitment to supporting and bolstering the mission of safeguarding Florida’s natural resources in the 2024-25 Focus on Florida’s Future Budget. Budget highlights include: “Under Governor DeSantis’ bold leadership, Florida remains one of the nation’s premier destinations for top-tier fishing and unique…
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