‘Whiskey and Wheaties’ Bill Narrowly Passes Florida House
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Commuter pains worsen at New York’s Penn Station; S.C. Senate passes gas-tax increase; and invasive peacocks swarm neighborhood.
By the Numbers: Nuisance Alligator Incidents in Florida
There are an estimated 1.3 million wild alligators in the Sunshine State and it’s the time of year they most mix with people.
State of Emergency in Florida as Fears of ‘Catastrophic’ Wildfires Grow
And the worst may be still ahead.
How a Florida Police Chief Broke Major U.S. Diplomatic News
Normally, Washington and Beijing would announce a meeting between the two top leaders simultaneously, a way for both governments to make a display of mutual respect. This time, a local cop played a role.
Florida Lawmakers Consider ‘Whiskey and Wheaties’ Proposal
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Budget showdown in West Virginia; Trump budget may gut Oregon’s state environmental programs; and cyberattack in Maine and Arkansas.
Route Fifty at SXSW: Our Interview With Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer
In an interview at SXSW, the mayor Florida's fourth-largest city discusses how city hall is helping to create an “atmosphere of innovation for entrepreneurs” to flourish.
Zika Makes Microcephaly 20 Times More Likely
A new CDC report begins to quantify the devastating effects the virus has on children.
Letter to the Editor: Why Florida Needs to Declare an Opioid Emergency
Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay: “Families are demanding to be heard. Take the time to listen to them. They offer the best hope at gaining insight to a preventable epidemic.”
Can Florida's First Needle Exchange Help Curb HIV?
The state leads the nation in new diagnoses, and close to six percent are attributed to injection-drug users sharing used or infected needles.
Mapping Miami’s Flood Risk and Other Resiliency Challenges
An important question facing communities in South Florida: “How do we get the right information we need to inform changes in building codes and prioritizing infrastructure for investment?”
An Uncertain Future Ahead for Florida’s Economic Development Programs
Gov. Rick Scott is battling members of his own party who want to scrap Enterprise Florida and Visit Florida.
‘Zika Isn’t Gone, It’s Sleeping’
State and local governments will continue to confront a difficult and potentially costly public health challenge this year.
As Uber Teams Up With Public Sector, Tensions Over Trade Secrets and Transparency
“The Legislature really needs to clarify what the public policy is going to be,” according to the city manager of Altamonte Springs, Florida.
Flesh-Eating Worms Reach Florida's Mainland
A massive eradication effort wiped out screwworms in the U.S. 35 years ago—but then they reappeared.
Florida’s Pricey Pitbull Tourism Promotion; La. Gov.’s LGBT Protections Order Blocked
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Kauai repeals GMO disclosure bill; drought persists in Southern California; and Ohio’s proposed medical marijuana rules.
Mayor Says Miami Beach Needs a Trump Wall; Ethics Official Slams Wisconsin
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: NYC subway delays; Wyoming can't take on federal land; snowstorm delays Maine government offices opening.
Pesticides Aren’t the Best Way to Fight Zika-Carrying Mosquitoes
Chemical spraying is less sustainable than other mosquito-fighting methods, and may give people a false sense of security.
Jacksonville’s Frustrated Mayor: ‘We’ve Got to Get Out of the Pension Business!’
The mayor of Florida’s largest city continues to fume over fiscally troubled police and fire pensions and calls a possible $45 million miscalculation by an actuary “outrageous.”
Florida Voters Turn Out Lights on Solar Amendment
One of the most expensive ballot initiatives in state history failed.
A Texting Ban Plan Aimed at Florida State Legislators; Ransomware Targets County in Indiana
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Rahm Emanuel’s emails; Paul LePage’s ‘economic tsunami’ in Maine; and tough times for Minnesota farmers.
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