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Jim Turner News Service Of Florida

Jim Turner News Service Of Florida

February 03, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Agency Says Pro Stadiums, Racetrack Qualify for State Money

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has determined that three professional sports stadiums qualify for state sales-tax money.

By Jim Turner, News Service of Florida

4 minute read

January 28, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Secretary of State Detzner: Florida Ready for Big Election Year

The state's top elections official expressed confidence that Florida will be ready for the 2016 elections, starting with the March 15 presidential primary and going through the November general election.

By Jim Turner, News Service of Florida

3 minute read

November 13, 2015 | Daily Business Review

State Faces Second Challenge on Amendment 1 Land Spending

A Gainesville-based environmental group has launched a second legal challenge to how lawmakers carried out a constitutional amendment that requires spending on land acquisition and preservation.

By Jim Turner, News Service of Florida

4 minute read

November 13, 2015 | Daily Business Review

State Faces Second Challenge on Amendment 1 Land Spending

A Gainesville-based environmental group has launched a second legal challenge to how lawmakers carried out a constitutional amendment that requires spending on land acquisition and preservation.

By Jim Turner, News Service of Florida

4 minute read

November 05, 2015 | Daily Business Review

Lawmakers Float Boater Safety Bill in Wake of Tragedy

Boaters who take a safety precaution could get slight discounts on their annual vessel-registration fees under bills crafted after the tragedy of two 14-year-olds going lost at sea this summer.

By Jim Turner, News Service of Florida

3 minute read

November 05, 2015 | Daily Business Review

Campus Carry Measure Advances in House Despite Opposition

A proposal that would allow concealed-weapon permit holders to bring handguns onto college and university campuses continued moving forward in the state House, despite opposition from academic leaders.

By Jim Turner, News Service of Florida

4 minute read

November 05, 2015 | Daily Business Review

Lawmakers Float Boater Safety Bill in Wake of Tragedy

Boaters who take a safety precaution could get slight discounts on their annual vessel-registration fees under bills crafted after the tragedy of two 14-year-olds going lost at sea this summer.

By Jim Turner, News Service of Florida

3 minute read

November 05, 2015 | Daily Business Review

Campus Carry Measure Advances in House Despite Opposition

A proposal that would allow concealed-weapon permit holders to bring handguns onto college and university campuses continued moving forward in the state House, despite opposition from academic leaders.

By Jim Turner, News Service of Florida

4 minute read

November 04, 2015 | Daily Business Review

Lawmakers Seek to Shoot Down Trading of EBT Cards

As state lawmakers move forward with measures to expand where and how people can carry handguns, they don't want Floridians trading government food aid to get firearms.

By Jim Turner, News Service of Florida

4 minute read

November 04, 2015 | Daily Business Review

Lawmakers Seek to Shoot Down Trading of EBT Cards

As state lawmakers move forward with measures to expand where and how people can carry handguns, they don't want Floridians trading government food aid to get firearms.

By Jim Turner, News Service of Florida

4 minute read