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Jim Turner

Jim Turner

October 03, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Citrus Growers Face 'Gamut of Damages' from Ian

As they begin to assess groves damaged by Hurricane Ian, Southwest Florida citrus growers are seeing conditions potentially worse than after Hurricane…

By Jim Turner

4 minute read

October 03, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Gas Tax Break, New Laws Set to Take Effect in Florida

Among the other new laws that will hit the books this weekend are a measure (HB 1571) that makes it illegal to picket or protest outside a person's home "with the intent to harass or disturb that person in his or her dwelling."

By Jim Turner

4 minute read

September 27, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Residents Urged to Evacuate from 'Vulnerable' Areas

Power outages are expected across the state in the coming days. Utilities have more than 28,000 workers on standby, including crews coming from other states.

By Jim Turner

3 minute read

September 26, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Utilities Gear Up for Ian Power Outages

Florida's two largest electric utilities have some 22,000 workers ready to address anticipated power outages as massive Hurricane Ian takes aim…

By Jim Turner

3 minute read

September 26, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Simpson, Blemur Vie for Agriculture Commissioner

As with the other Cabinet races, debates have not been scheduled in the agriculture-commissioner contest and there is scant public polling.

By Jim Turner

6 minute read

September 23, 2022 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis Targets China, Other 'Hostile' Countries

DeSantis, who is running for re-election in November, said he also will ask lawmakers in 2023 to make changes in state law that would further block business activities in Florida by those governments.

By Jim Turner

3 minute read

September 21, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Florida Governor Pitches $1.1 Billion Package of Tax Breaks

Gov. Ron DeSantis' tax break package that could trim costs on items for toddlers, sports gear, pet food and school clothes and supplies.

By Jim Turner

3 minute read

September 19, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Democrats Dispute Use of State Money for Migrant Flights

Without mentioning Venezuela, Gov. Ron DeSantis differentiated between people seeking asylum and other migrants he contends have abused the asylum process.

By Jim Turner

5 minute read

September 19, 2022 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis: More Migrant Flights Likely

With support from other Republicans, DeSantis framed the controversial flights as a protest against the Biden administration's handling of the Mexico border and as protecting Floridians from people transporting drugs into the United States.

By Jim Turner and Dara Kam

6 minute read

September 16, 2022 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis Defends Migrant Flights, Details Remain Scant

Gov. Ron DeSantis' critics said most of the migrants transported to Massachusetts were fleeing the dictatorship of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, whom DeSantis has repeatedly castigated.

By Dara Kam and Jim Turner

6 minute read