Jim Turner

November 08, 2023 | Daily Business Review

The My Safe Florida Home program includes matching grants up to $10,000 to help pay for such things as reinforcing roof-to-wall connections, upgrading roof coverings and upgrading doors and windows, according to the program's website.

By Jim Turner

4 minute read

October 31, 2023 | Daily Business Review

There are 16 gun-related measures so far submitted for the 2024 legislative session that begins Jan. 9, but it's unlikely the bills will gain traction.

By Jim Turner

6 minute read

October 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review

State agencies have shied away from race-car sponsorships during the past few years, after then-House Speaker Richard Corcoran criticized marketing efforts by Visit Florida.

By Jim Turner

5 minute read

October 25, 2023 | Daily Business Review

The My Safe Florida Home program provides grants to help pay for such things as reinforcing roof-to-wall connections, upgrading roof coverings and upgrading doors and windows, according to the program's website.

By Jim Turner

4 minute read

October 18, 2023 | Daily Business Review

The Department of Environmental Protection also is seeking $740.5 million for Everglades restoration, up from $694 million in the current budget year.

By Jim Turner

3 minute read

October 17, 2023 | Daily Business Review

While the governor's office promised more assistance to people in Israel, Democrats questioned the so-far undisclosed amount of state spending on actions that at least partly match federal efforts.

By Jim Turner

4 minute read

October 13, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Part of Gov. Ron DeSantis' emergency order said the attack on Israel "has prompted demonstrations and fundraising campaigns throughout the United States, including Florida, intended to intimidate and threaten the Jewish population and to support Hamas."

By Jim Turner

3 minute read

October 11, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Gov. Ron DeSantis said during an appearance at the Shul of Bal Harbour in Surfside that his proposal will reinforce a commitment against doing business with state sponsors of terrorism.

By Jim Turner

3 minute read

September 28, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Rep. Jason Shoaf, R-Port St. Joe, who has introduced legislation the past two years about killing bears, said during a Franklin County legislative delegation meeting in Apalachicola that "this bear problem is out of control."

By Jim Turner

3 minute read

September 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

It's been nearly eight years since the last state-sanctioned bear hunt, and Franklin County Sheriff A.J. Smith said Florida needs to find solutions as encounters between the animals and humans are increasing.

By Jim Turner

5 minute read