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Up for a road trip? Florida will fit the bill more than 45 other states
3+ hour ago (360+ words) Florida's one of the best states to get around by car for a road trip during the Summer, according to a new study. Wallet Hub found Florida is the fifth best state in the nation when it comes to travelling…...
Incredible support: Bernard Taylor campaign announces $563 K raised in Q2 for CD 21
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (372+ words) Democratic first responder Bernard Taylor enjoyed a strong second quarter of fundraising, according to his campaign. Taylor's team announced that he stacked just under $563, 000 in Q2, with more than 25, 000 individual donations averaging $22 apiece. Taylor, an EMT/paramedic running to unseat Republican…...
Gov. De Santis OKs "Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue" at FIU, "Trump Boulevard" in Broward
1+ week, 1+ day ago (464+ words) Work can begin next week to rename a 1-mile stretch of roadway alongside Florida International University after slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk under legislation Gov. Ron De Santis just approved. De Santis signed HB 33 by Miami Rep. Juan Porras, which…...
Budget conference: Manatee County road named for Charlie Kirk could get millions in state funding
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (264+ words) Legislators are lining up state money for a Manatee County road extension named after Charlie Kirk." The latest Transportation and Economic Development budget offer made by the Senate keeps funding alive for the 51st Street West extension project. Manatee County Commissioners…...
Budget conference: State wants to crack down on unlicensed workers
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (215+ words) Lawmakers want to spend more than $1 million investigating unlicensed Realtors, public accountants and construction workers. Amid ongoing budget talks in Tallahassee this week, the House and Senate both are agreeing to set aside funds to probe into unlicensed activities that…...
Blake Dowling: Florida's roadside treasures still worth the stop
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (389+ words) Henry David Thoreau was a master wordsmith, a philosopher and a key figure in the Transcendentalist movement. He lived in solitude in nature, and his works inspired many to seek a greater existence. Thoreau once said, "You must live in…...
Step Up For Students gets renewed for handling state private school scholarship program
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (191+ words) A nonprofit organization that helps students with scholarships for private schools has been awarded the Scholarship Funding Organization by the Florida Board of Education. Step Up For Students was renewed to handle scholarship funding by the Board to handle distribution…...
Fiona Mc Farland transportation overhaul touching red-light cameras, speed limits and privacy clears House Committee
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (466+ words) A wide-ranging transportation overhaul bill touching on red-light camera reform, data privacy protections, residential speed control and a contentious disabled parking amendment cleared another hurdle, advancing from the House Budget Committee after emotional testimony and debate over accessibility rights. The…...
Senate panel backs electric bike task force bill, but wants e-scooters included
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (314+ words) A bill calling for the establishment of an Electric Bicycle Task Force is continuing to roll through the Senate, now earning approval from the Fiscal Policy Committee. But there were many questions as to why an original component of the…...
House committee zooms e-bike regulation bill through with unanimous vote
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (415+ words) A bill to regulate e-bikes vroomed through a House committee, with supporters looking to help local communities grappling with a growing number of collisions and other problems due to the e-bikes" explosive popularity. The House Transportation & Economic Development Budget Subcommittee…...