The Electoral College, which is how we determine the winner of presidential elections, can be a confusing array of rules and procedures. The Electoral College is composed of 538 members. Each state is allotted one member for each United States Senator (100 total electors) and one member for each of its United  States Representatives (435 total electors). The 23rd Read more about The Electoral College, Explained[…]

TRAVELERS WELCOME VISIT FLORIDA is launching a $5.75 million advertising campaign showcasing that Florida is resilient and, more importantly, open to visitors. Locations such as Amelia Island, Islamorada and Pensacola, which were not impacted by the recent hurricanes, will be highlighted in the first phase of the ad campaign. The final phase will market areas of Read more about Issues of Interest[…]

FLORIDA PARKS Governor DeSantis announced the Great Outdoors Initiative on August 19th to expand public access, increase outdoor activities and provide new lodging options across Florida’s state parks. The proposal involved construction of golf courses in nine state parks, disc golf courses, pickleball courts, 350-room hotels (“park lodges”), and cabins. The public reaction was so negative Read more about Issues of Interest[…]

Florida has experienced a lot of intense weather this hurricane season. An iconic 100-plus year-old oak tree that stood in front of Florida’s Historic Capitol crashed down unexpectedly on September 14th. The oak tree fell after days of heavy rain from the remnants of Hurricane Francine saturated the ground. Many of the majestic oaks around the Historic Read more about From the Capitol[…]