October 08, 2019 | Daily Business Review
Algae Panel Puts Together Road Map for State LawmakersGov. Ron DeSantis created the task force through a January executive order after outbreaks of toxic algae and red tide across the state last year.
By Jim Turner
3 minute read
October 04, 2019 | Daily Business Review
Sugar Grower's Lease End Could Help Everglades Reservoir PlanFlorida Crystals has agreed to the early end of a controversial lease on land that is envisioned for a stormwater-treatment area linked to a new reservoir near the Everglades Agricultural Area.
By Jim Turner
4 minute read
September 26, 2019 | Daily Business Review
Septic Tanks Eyed by Task Force in Efforts to Combat AlgaeGov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order that created the task force after outbreaks of toxic algae and red tide across the state last year.
By Jim Turner
4 minute read
September 25, 2019 | Daily Business Review
DeSantis to Consider Higher Pay for Financial Regulator PositionThe position of Office of Financial Regulation commissioner, which has attracted only seven applicants, has been open since July when the former commissioner was fired over allegations of sexual harassment.
By Jim Turner
4 minute read
September 24, 2019 | Daily Business Review
Florida Turnpike Eyes Changes After Troubles With SunPassThe Turnpike Enterprise executive director advised state lawmakers that losses in toll collections could exceed $50 million since an upgrade project was undertaken.
By Jim Turner
3 minute read
September 24, 2019 | Daily Business Review
State Law Enforcement Clears Backlog of Thousands of 'Rape Kits'Attorney General Ashley Moody said catching up on the testing will help solve crimes and give victims peace of mind.
By Jim Turner and Tom Urban
3 minute read
September 23, 2019 | Daily Business Review
DEM's Jared Moskowitz Praised From Across Political AislesJared Moskowitz was working as executive vice president and general counsel at AshBritt Environmental when he was picked by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
By Jim Turner
7 minute read
September 12, 2019 | Daily Business Review
DeSantis Rolls Out Environmental Proposals for LawmakersThe proposals are the first of a series the governor said he will make ahead of the 2020 legislative session, which starts in January.
By Jim Turner
4 minute read
August 27, 2019 | Daily Business Review
Search to Continue for Bodies at Former Marianna Reform SchoolFormer Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys students said they remain convinced that officials, if they search hard enough, will find more bodies.
By Jim Turner
4 minute read
August 26, 2019 | Daily Business Review
Florida Senate Resolves Hammer Complaint on Lobbying PayA Democratic state senator had filed the complaint against Marion Hammer, accusing her of violating Senate lobbying rules for failing to report her compensation for more than a decade.
By Jim Turner
6 minute read