Morningstar remains on Florida’s ‘scrutinized companies’ list because the state thinks it might label companies that do business in occupied Palestinian territories Post
©2024 The News Service of Florida Investment research firm Morningstar remains on a Florida list of “scrutinized companies” tied to the boycott, divestment and sanctions, or BDS, movement against Israel’s...
Florida International University bridge collapse leads to a legal fight Post
...affiliated companies. The memorandum, which was filed in court with the lawsuit, cited connections between the affiliated companies and the “continued intent of Ms. Figg and the FIGG affiliated companies...
Florida one of 12 states eligible for free IRS tax filing program Post
...tax season. Igor Volsky is the executive director of Groundwork Action. He says it’s a long time coming. “Republican presidents like President Reagan and President Bush actually supported free filing,...
The 2024 hurricane season begins in a couple of months. Here’s what emergency managers want you to know. Post
...Emergency Network on Twitter and Facebook for the latest updates, advisories and critical information this hurricane season. The Florida Storms app is available for download on the App Store and Google Play....
Video: Kiteboarder is in critical condition after striking the St. Pete Pier Post
...a video provided by St. Petersburg Fire Rescue that “shows the kiteboarder striking the side of the pier. Video obtained from an unnamed bystander.” Warning, the video depicts injury. https://youtube.com/shorts/djuxFRJOUsg?feature=share...
Local leaders talk Tampa Pride, Dozier school payments, and more Post
...Caucus. He also serves as finance chair of the steering committee, and is chair of the campaign committee that recommends the endorsement of candidates that support the LGBTQ+ community. Horstman...
The Florida Supreme Court turns down a challenge to the state’s sports betting deal Post
...case directly to the Florida Supreme Court, justices unanimously ruled Thursday. The decision is the latest in a string of legal defeats for pari-mutuel companies West Flagler Associates and Bonita-Fort...
Study could bring more affordable Alzheimer’s detection Post
...strong correlation between several blood tests, with the presence of amyloid plaques in the brain, a diagnostic hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. “The important thing is that people in the community...
USF students protest university funds linked to Israel/Hamas war [Updated 3/22/24] Post
...oppose university investments in companies that are funding Israel’s war with Hamas. All eyes were on the protest inside the Marshall Student Center, especially after last year one protest led...
Tampa leaders unveil plans for new community center in Robles Park Post
...Housing Authority says the community center, called a smart community hub, will be a “central point of access for health, wellness, and financial, and educational support services” It comes as...
WMNF 2024 T-shirt design contest! Enter for a chance to win $500 Post
Calling all creatives and designers! We cherish our vibrant art community, especially those residing in Florida! We’re thrilled to announce our inaugural T-shirt contest, themed around WMNF. The best part?...
Ron DeSantis signs a bill making it more difficult for people who are undocumented to get identification in Florida Post
...designed to further curb community identification cards. The bill will prevent counties and municipalities from accepting community IDs if the cards were issued by groups that have provided such identification...
