Florida Starts to Recover as Idalia Rain Hits North Carolina
Florida has started to dig out from the aftermath of Idalia, which weakened to a tropical storm even as it brought heavy rain across Georgia and the Carolinas.
Five States Issue Emergency Commercial Vehicle Orders
Florida and four other states issued emergency waivers for commercial motor vehicles that remain in effect for varying periods up to a month to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia.
Florida Faces Fuel Squeeze as Barge Traffic Falls
Florida is facing a potential squeeze on fuel supplies as shipments into the state slow just as demand is rising from consumers preparing for the threat of a major hurricane.
Florida Faces Blitz of New Civil Cases
Florida’s court system is struggling under a mountain of 280,122 new civil cases filed by trial attorneys a few days before Gov. Ron DeSantis enacted a law in March thwarting lawsuit abuse.
Florida, South Korea Join in Hydrogen Research
Florida and South Korean officials signed a pact to create a hydrogen research hub, set to break ground next month in Polk County.
New I-75 Interchange in Florida Gets $4 Million Grant
Florida’s Interstate 75 in the Ocala area is getting a new interchange to ease congestion and support businesses such as a new Buc-ee’s travel center.
Cases Pour In Before New Florida Lawsuit Abuse Law Takes Effect
Attorneys filed 80,000 to 100,000 new court cases that could seek damages from businesses a few days before Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis enacted a law to quash lawsuit abuse.
Florida Highway Tests High-Tech Concrete Road
Truckers passing more than 4 miles of U.S. Route 301 near Jacksonville, Fla., are playing a key role in the first high-tech concrete experiment in the southeastern United States.
Florida Ramps Up Number of CDL Schools
Florida is now able to train 3,500 truck drivers yearly due to its funding of workforce training as the state approved six new third-party FleetForce truck driving schools.
Florida Truckers Celebrate New Law Targeting Lawsuit Abuse
Florida Trucking Association and truckers are celebrating a law signed March 24 by Gov. Ron DeSantis that ends frivolous lawsuits filed by unscrupulous attorneys.