Alex Vindman is running for U.S. Senate in Florida
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Alex Vidman has announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate. He aims to replace Republican Senator Ashley Moody.
A state Senate committee approves a new student vaccine opt-out for parents
Yesterday, Republican-sponsored SB 1756, which creates a new path for parents who don’t want their children vaccinated, was narrowly approved by a State Senate committee.
Democrats criticize the legislative session’s progress
Week 3 of Florida’s legislative session started yesterday.
500 farms apply for conservation easements in Florida
More farmers and ranchers in Florida have asked for state money to help keep rural property from development.
It’s a record year for ZooTampa’s manatee rescue operations
ZooTampa at Lowry Park had a record-breaking year with manatee rescue and rehabilitation.
The state House still hasn’t considered a bill for a Florida Museum of Black History
The bill to create a Florida Museum of Black History drew support from a second State Senate committee, the bill awaits action in the House.
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