Leon County, Florida
Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Leon County, Florida, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 1,486 stories have been published about Leon County, Florida which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Leon County, Florida, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 1,486 stories have been published about Leon County, Florida which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Tallahassee · TallahasseeGovernor Ron DeSantis announced the award of a $25 million bridge loan to Lee County through the Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program. The program, created in a Special Legislative Session earlier this year, is administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) The funds bridge the gap for local governments while they await federal relief or for their revenues to recover after a natural disaster.See the Story
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $25 Million to Lee County Through the Local Government Emergency Bridge Loan Program
Environment · TallahasseeThe state of Florida has committed to funding a number of significant projects and programs aimed at restoring and preserving Florida's environment and natural resources. Florida Forever Program is now designated to receive $100 million in recurring appropriation each year. Florida's wildlife corridor will receive $850 million to acquire and preserve lands throughout the state.See the Story
Florida Funds Numerous Environmental Protection Projects Across The State
Hurricanes · TallahasseeProperty insurance continues to weigh heavy on Floridians' wallets. Average cost of homeowners insurance in Florida is $2,385 per year or about $199 per month. The market remains shaky, as well, with companies still leaving. Lawmakers have already approved their budget for the upcoming fiscal year.See the Story
New Florida law aims to hold insurers ‘feet to the fire’ as hurricane season begins
100% Center coverage: 2 sources
Memorial Day · TallahasseeFlorida had 735 boating accidents in 2022, 16 fewer than in 2021. A total of 65 people lost their lives in these accidents, five more than the previous year. Since 2003, falls overboard has been the leading type of fatal accident. Of the drowning victims, 81% were not wearing a life jacket.See the Story
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Releases 2022 Boating Accident Statistical Report - Space Coast Daily
"Don't Say Gay" Bill · TallahasseeTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida could expand what critics call the “Don’t Say Gay” law that limits discussions of gender identity and sexual orientation in public schools under a bill the House approved Friday along party lines. The bill, which passed on a 77-35 vote, would ban discussion on those issues through eighth grade, a year after lawmakers received national attention for banning those discussions through third grade. The bill also woul…See the Story
Florida House votes to expand 'Don't Say Gay' law
46% Center coverage: 11 sources
Tallahassee · TallahasseeA 16-year-old girl in the Florida Panhandle was killed when a tree fell on the vehicle she was in. The storm saw wind speeds reach 80 mph (129 km) The vehicle's driver was hospitalized after the storms swept through the Tallahassee area. Authorities in neighboring Jefferson County temporarily closed Interstate 10.See the Story
16-year-old girl killed after storm sweeps through Florida Panhandle
67% Center coverage: 9 sources
Ron DeSantis · TallahasseeAs he vies for the Republican presidential nomination, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is touting a series of measures he has pushed that have led to an upswing in banned or restricted books — not just in Florida schools but in an increasing number of other conservative states.See the Story
Latest GOP 2024 hopeful DeSantis 'blazing a trail' on book bans in Republican-controlled states
50% Center coverage: 28 sources
AMLO · Mexico CityMexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on Thursday called on Hispanic people in Florida to vote against Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), who launched his 2024 White House bid the day before, because of his immigration policies.See the Story
Mexican president tells Florida Hispanics: Don’t give ‘one single vote’ to DeSantis
54% Right coverage: 13 sources
