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September 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Sheriff Says County 'Inundated' by Bears

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

September 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Fatal Florida Train Crash Highlights Dangers of Private, Unguarded Crossings That Exist Across US

The weekend crash between a train and an SUV that killed six people in Florida happened at a private road crossing where little more than a sign or two is required — no crossing gates, no flashing lights, no warning sound.

By Curt Anderson

4 minute read

September 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'Xbox Murders' Add to Florida's Death Penalty Debate

As courts across the state scramble to figure out how to apply a new death-penalty law, the resentencing of two men convicted in a notorious Volusia County case known as the "Xbox murders" adds to the questions.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

September 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

7 Candidates Have Qualified for the 2nd Republican Presidential Debate. Here's Who Missed the Cut

Seven candidates have qualified for Wednesday night's debate at Ronald Reagan's presidential library in California, the Republican National Committee said, confirming that former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson did not make the cut this time.

By Meg Kinnard

5 minute read

September 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Judge Refuses to Block Dues Deduction Ban

Dealing a blow to teachers unions, a federal judge has refused to block part of a new Florida law that prevents union dues from being deducted from workers' paychecks.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

September 22, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Court Won't Rehear Elections Law Fight

The law included imposing new restrictions on mail-in ballot drop boxes and voter-registration groups and prohibiting people from giving snacks and drinks to voters waiting in line to cast ballots.

By Jim Saunders

4 minute read

September 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Appeals Court Asked to Halt Execution

Convicted murderer Michael Duane Zack's attorneys have asked a federal appeals court for a stay of execution because they say he was "shut out" of a clemency process that could help spare him.

By Jim Saunders

3 minute read

September 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Redistricting Fight Teed Up in Federal Court

A three-judge panel of federal judges is scheduled next week to start hearing arguments in a lawsuit alleging that the plan, pushed through the Legislature last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis, is racially discriminatory and violates the U.S. Constitution.

By Jim Saunders

5 minute read

September 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Homeowners Face Rising Insurance Rates as Climate Change Makes Wildfires Common

A growing number of Americans are finding it difficult to afford insurance on their homes, a problem only expected to worsen because insurers and lawmakers have underestimated the impact of climate change, a new report says.

By Ken Sweet

7 minute read

September 19, 2023 | Daily Business Review

State Rep. Daniel Perez Poised to Become Next Speaker

"Members, we are in danger of becoming a conveyor belt—passing along every bill, funding every project without ever stopping, thinking and questioning, is this the appropriate use of our power?" Rep. Daniel Perez, R-Miami, said to House members. "Government cannot be all things to all people."

By Jim Saunders

3 minute read