Gina Jordan

Florida’s jobless rate is 3.2 percent. The unemployment report for March shows the number of jobless Floridians keeps decreasing, even as businesses struggle to find and hold on to workers. The report suggests this is an unprecedented time of leverage for job seekers.

A much-debated plan to change the rules for rooftop solar in Florida passed the House this week. The changes will potentially make solar more expensive for future users.

Protesters who take their demonstrations to people’s homes could face jail time and fines. A proposed Florida Senate bill addresses unlawful assemblies that target residences. It comes amid rising cases of harassment among elected leaders.

The United States Space Force was the target of a brief and pun-filled discussion this week at the Florida Capitol. Despite the bad jokes, a legislative plan would give the Space Force a legit place in state law.

The Florida Legislature is making a return trip to vacation rental legislation. For years, lawmakers have tried to determine how much say municipalities should have in regulating such properties.

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that his wife Casey has breast cancer. In a press release, the governor said his wife is the centerpiece of their family and has made an impact on the lives of countless Floridians through her initiatives as First Lady.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has expanded COVID-19 vaccinations to law-enforcement officers, firefighters and K-12 teachers who are age 50 or older. DeSantis issued an executive order Monday afternoon marking an additional expansion of vaccinations.

It's the closest these Floridians will ever get to an actual snow day. The threat of Isaac canceled most official business at the Republican National Convention Monday. The storm went west, leaving members of Florida's delegation free to engage in a political snowball fight of their own.