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May 22, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Pushing Back School Start Times Raises Challenging Questions

Under the law, which goes into effect in July, middle schools will be prevented from beginning the "instructional day" earlier than 8 a.m., while high schools will be barred from starting the school day before 8:30 a.m.

By Ryan Dailey

6 minute read

May 22, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Chinese Citizens Sue Over New Law Blocking the Buying of Property

The law applies to land near military installations and other "critical infrastructure" and also affects citizens of Cuba, Venezuela, Syria, Iran, Russia, and North Korea. But Chinese citizens face the harshest restrictions.

By Associated Press

2 minute read

May 22, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Signature Deadline Nears for Disaster, 'Freedom' Holidays

Much of the initial focus will be on storm-preparation discounts, which would now go beyond batteries and portable radios to include common household supplies such as laundry, trash bags and even pet foods. The already-active 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season officially begins on June 1.

By Jim Turner

5 minute read

May 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

New College of Florida Students Attend 'Alternative Commencement'

New College has long been known for its progressive thought and creative course offerings that don't use traditional grades.

By Associated Press

2 minute read

May 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida Unemployment Rate Remains Unchanged for April

Since April 2022, when the unemployment rate was 3%, Florida's labor force has grown by 248,000 people and the number of people listed as unemployed has declined by 36,000.

By Jim Turner

3 minute read

May 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Parents of Transgender Kids Seek to Block Gender-Affirming Ban

Gov. Ron DeSantis has curtailed transgender medical treatments for minors in the state as he leans into cultural divides that animate the Republican base ahead of his anticipated presidential run.

By Anthony Izaguirre

3 minute read

May 19, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Environmental Groups Seek Veto of Comprehensive Growth Plan Bill

Gov. Ron DeSantis has until Wednesday to act upon a bill that in part allows "prevailing" parties to recover legal fees in comprehensive growth-management plan challenges at the state Division of Administrative Hearings.

By Jim Turner

3 minute read

May 19, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Disney Scraps Plans for New Campus as DeSantis Fight Continues

The feud started after Disney, in the face of significant pressure, publicly opposed the state concerning lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades that critics called "Don't Say Gay."

By Associated Press

4 minute read

May 18, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Videos of Empty Store Aisles Are Unrelated to Florida's Immigration Bill

A pair of videos circulating widely on social media are claiming to show empty supermarkets in the Sunshine State, purportedly due to truck drivers boycotting deliveries to the state in protest of the immigration overhaul.

By Karena Phan

4 minute read

May 18, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Judge Rules Tiger Woods' Ex-Girlfriend Must Abide by NDA

Circuit Judge Elizabeth Metzger rejected Erica Herman's attempt to quash the 2017 agreement by saying Tiger Woods had committed sexual harassment against her, calling Herman's allegations "vague and threadbare."

By Terry Spencer

4 minute read