Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Brian Crawford, Wesley Maul, and Staci Sims to the Gainesville-Alachua County Regional Airport Authority. The governor is responsible for appointing three of the authority's nine members.

On May 31, 2024, a coalition expressed strong support for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act in a letter addressed to Speaker Johnson and Republican Leader McConnell. The letter criticizes President Biden's immigration policies, stating that "as many as 10 million illegal aliens have entered the country" since he took office. The coalition argues that while it is unlawful for non-citizens to vote, there is currently no mechanism to enforce this law.

The Thirteenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission has been convened by Governor Ron DeSantis to select and submit the names of two highly qualified candidates. These vacancies were created following Judge John Conrad’s resignation and Judge J. Logan Murphy’s appointment to the Hillsborough County Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court Bench.

Florida voting rights groups have issued a formal letter to Secretary of State Cord Byrd, urging the state not to use data from EagleAI or similar platforms for voter list maintenance. They argue that such action would likely violate both state and federal law and could improperly jeopardize the voting status of thousands of Floridians.

Florida TaxWatch has published a summary of its 2024 Principal Leadership Awards Roundtable.

In 2023, Florida witnessed a decrease in the number of "nuclear verdicts," or jury verdicts exceeding $10 million, as a result of tort reform measures aimed at curbing legal system abuse. This was reported by Marathon Strategies on May 3.

A federal court has temporarily blocked Section 10 of Florida's Senate Bill 1718, a law criticized for its anti-immigrant stance.

Port Canaveral has unveiled plans for a new cruise terminal aimed at addressing the rising demands of the cruise industry.

The Riviera Beach Police Department and the Port of Palm Beach have initiated a collaborative effort to enhance safety and security.

PortMiami's economic impact has surged to $61.4 billion, according to a recent study by Martin Associates.

In a continuing effort to preserve the historical integrity of the Royal community in Florida, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and the Community of Royal are challenging the state's revised nomination for listing the area on the National...

The Jacksonville Port Authority, known as JAXPORT, has been highlighted in a recent study for its significant economic impact on Northeast Florida and the state as a whole.

Florida's seaports are experiencing significant growth, according to recent economic data.

MSC Cruises is set to expand its operations at Port Canaveral with the introduction of a second ship, the MSC Grandiosa.

Port Panama City, situated on Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast, is a key regional port managing over two million tons of cargo each year.

Port Tampa Bay recently conducted its 12th Annual Hurricane Exercise in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard Southeast and the U.S. National Weather Service.

The Florida Senate announced that Governor Ron DeSantis has signed SB 764 into law. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Linda Stewart (D–Orlando), mandates that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) retain sexual offense evidence kits of non-reporting persons for 50 years.

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has endorsed Senator Rick Scott for re-election to the United States Senate.

The Florida Chamber Health Council unveiled the first business-led mental health research report in the nation this morning. The initiative aims to unite the business community, mental health experts, and policymakers on 25 strategies for creating systemic change to improve mental health outcomes both in and out of the workplace.

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Roger Fortson, a service member who was killed by police.