Florida Governor Ron DeSantis played a key role in defeating two high-profile constitutional ballot initiatives on abortion and marijuana, using the power of state government […]
Category: Politics, & Government
Port Richey Approves Zoning Changes For Cotee River Landing Development
The city of Port Richey has approved a zoning change to allow for a dense, multi-use development in the former Cotee River Landing area. The […]
New Port Richey City Council Approves Zoning Change For Community Hospital Site Redevelopment
The New Port Richey City Council has approved the first steps to rezone the property where Community Hospital once stood, allowing for a development consisting […]
Pasco County Superintendent Signals Steady Approach, Not Radical Changes
Newly elected Pasco County Superintendent John Legg has signaled that he plans to take a steady, incremental approach to leading the district, rather than pursuing […]
FEMA Assistance Deadline Approaches For Floridians Affected By Hurricanes
Countless Floridians are still recovering from the aftermath of recent hurricanes, and FEMA has been there to help. The deadline to apply for assistance for […]
Surge In Book Bans Across The US Sparks Concerns Over Free Speech
The 2023-24 school year saw a significant increase in book bans across the U.S., with over 10,000 instances reported by PEN America. Florida and Iowa […]
Residents Frustrated With Slow Permitting Process In Flood Damaged Florida Community
Resident Jennifer Judy is still waiting for a permit to fix her flood-damaged house in the Gulf Harbors community of New Port Richey. Pasco County […]
Florida’s Abortion Ban Forces Women To Travel Out Of State
Florida’s six-week abortion ban has forced pregnant women to travel out of state, seeking help from organizations like the Tampa Bay Abortion Fund to cover […]
Florida Democrats Lose Ground In State Legislature Elections
Democrats in Florida’s state legislature had modest hopes for the elections, aiming to pick up a few seats and chip away at the Republican supermajority. […]
Republican Anna Paulina Luna Wins Tight Race In Florida’s Pinellas County
In a closely-watched House of Representatives race, first-term Republican Anna Paulina Luna defeated Democrat Whitney Fox in the Pinellas County seat. Luna was expected to […]