The state of Florida quickly filed an appeal after a U.S. district judge turned down the federal government’s plan for 2020 to give the state more control over projects that affect waterways. The state’s lawyers sent a letter to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on Monday. This is the...
Although the November election is still months away, people in the cannabis industry are already planning to expand their business in Florida. The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is a place where investors can explore various businesses in the cannabis industry. The conference took place in Hollywood and had many attendees. A lot of them were...
The limitations on teaching methods and low salary have discouraged education students, such as sophomore Aidan Wright, from pursuing a teaching career in Florida. Wright’s hesitation is a part of a bigger problem that Florida teachers are dealing with. The Florida Education Association reported that there is a shortage of over 4,000 teachers this year....
Bob Graham, a moderate Democrat who served as the governor of Florida for two terms and as a U.S. senator for three terms, was highly regarded by the people of Florida. He was known for his ability to bring people together and was a strong critic of the Iraq War. He passed away on April...
The Administration of Governor Josh Shapiro has officially approved a total of $900 million for property tax relief across the state. This money will be distributed through the Department of Education and local school districts. The Secretary of the Budget, Uri Monson, has confirmed that this amount of funding will be available for the next...
Governor Josh Shapiro approved six bills on Monday. These bills focus on topics such as plasma donation, victim services, child abuse prevention, and oil change requirements. Senate Bill 55, also known as “Kayden’s Law,” was proposed by Senator Steven Santarsiero (D-Bucks County) and Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties). This law aims...
The Pennridge School District has been recognized as a “Great Pennsylvania School.” The Great Pennsylvania Schools (GPS) designation is given to Pennsylvania public schools that meet certain criteria. These schools offer challenging academic programs, prioritize community involvement, have strong financial stability, and show resilience according to the Pennsylvania School Board Association. The Great PA Schools...
A man from Pennsylvania has been sentenced to 70 years in federal prison for torturing a citizen of Estonia in 2015 in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. He was also convicted for illegally exporting weapons parts and related services. This information comes from a press release. Ross Roggio, a 55-year-old man from Stroudsburg, organized for...
The Philadelphia Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for Pennsylvania State Rep. Kevin Boyle. The warrant is for breaking a protection from abuse order. There is no more information available at the moment. Boyle is a Democrat who represents a portion of Northeast Philadelphia. He has been serving in the House since 2011. Action...
Taleea Buxton began competing in hurdles at the age of 12. While she was racing with her friends, Corey Johnson, who is the coach for a local track and field club, happened to be watching and noticed how fast she was. Johnson invited Buxton to join the team, so she brought a sign-up sheet home....