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As Gov. Ron DeSantis travels the state boasting of Florida’s “seniors first” policy, Democratic leaders are calling for investigations into the allocation of coveted COVID-19 vaccines.

Thieves target Lighthouse Point post office, possibly getting away with outgoing mail from drop-off box Updated:  Tags:  It happened over night, Saturday into Sunday, at the post office on Sample Road and US-1. Lighthouse Point police said someone broke in between the hours of 8 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. Sunday. Investigators believe the thieves were targeting the mail inside the built-in, outgoing mail drop off box in the lobby. Thieves targeted the drop box of a Lighthouse Point post office,...

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has announced a five-year plan to spend millions to fix Florida’s distressed unemployment benefits system that has frustrated millions of people.

Gov. Ron DeSantis formally launched the 2021 legislative session Tuesday with a State of the State address that touted the state’s actions during the COVID-19 pandemic and touched on hot-button issues that lawmakers will face over the next 60 days.

Gov. Ron DeSantis opened up Florida’s legislative session Tuesday with a full-throated defense of his pandemic response and an outline of conservative policies he wants state lawmakers to pass in the run-up to his re-election campaign next year.

The Florida computer system that frustrated millions of unemployed Floridians seeking jobless benefits will likely take up to $244 million to fix and maintain over the next five years, a state consultant says.

Gov. Ron DeSantis formally launched the 2021 legislative session Tuesday with a State of the State address that touted the state’s actions during the COVID-19 pandemic and touched on hot-button issues that lawmakers will face over the next 60 days.

DeSantis touts state’s COVID-19 decisions Photo from DeSantis speech Tuesday. (Source: News Service of Florida) By Jim Saunders | March 2, 2021 at 1:44 PM EST - Updated March 2 at 1:44 PM TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (News Service of Florida) - Gov. Ron DeSantis formally launched the 2021 legislative session Tuesday with a State of the State address that touted the state’s actions during the COVID-19 pandemic and touched on hot-button issues that lawmakers will face over the next 60 days. ...

WEST PALM BEACH — As many attempt to recover financially after a year in the coronavirus pandemic that caused more than 2.5 million deaths worldwide along with numerous shutdowns, permanent closings and job losses, the Palm Beach County Clerk is offering a week of help with court fines and fees.  From today through Friday, collections fees will be waived for individuals with unpaid courts fines and fees if the amount is paid in full or if a payment plan is set up, according to the Pal...

Left-leaning advocates already face an ideological Mount Everest when trying to persuade the Republican-controlled Legislature to heed their recommendations. But the Florida Senate’s COVID-19 precautions...