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Sen. Corey Simon sponsored the bill to create a new ‘rural emegency hospital’ designation in the state, which has been approved by both houses. (NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA FILE)

Sen. Corey Simon sponsored the bill to create a new ‘rural emegency hospital’ designation in the state, which has been approved by both houses. (NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA FILE)

Rural emergency hospital bill passes

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Thursday, March 7, 2024
A bill that would create a new category of “rural emergency hospitals” in Florida is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The House on Wednesday unanimously passed the bill (SB 644), which was approved by the Senate last week. Supporters say the bill, sponsored by Sen. Corey Simon (R-Tallahassee) and Rep.

School ‘deregulation’ bills sent to DeSantis

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Two bills aimed at taking numerous regulations off the books for public schools received final approval Wednesday in the Senate. Senators unanimously passed the bills (SB 7002 and SB 7004), which were approved last month by the House. They are ready to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Rapid Fiber Internet Vice President of System Operations Chris McKenzie holds up a ‘Free Wi-Fi’ sign in front of the Suwannee County Coliseum after EnterSource, Rapid Fiber’s installation contractor, added the service to the public facility. EnterSource staff are pictured with McKenzie. (COURTESY)

Rapid Fiber Internet Vice President of System Operations Chris McKenzie holds up a ‘Free Wi-Fi’ sign in front of the Suwannee County Coliseum after EnterSource, Rapid Fiber’s installation contractor, added the service to the public facility. EnterSource staff are pictured with McKenzie. (COURTESY)

Rapid Fiber adds Wi-Fi to Coliseum

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, March 1, 2024
Visitors to the Suwannee County Fair this month will experience a new entry to the festivities: free Wi-Fi.

Groups urge justices to reject redistricting plan

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Friday, March 1, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — Alleging an “egregious misreading of Florida’s Constitution,” voting-rights groups late Wednesday argued the state Supreme Court should overturn a decision that upheld a congressional redistricting plan pushed through the Legislature by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

$400K in state funds set for building

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
MAYO — Lafayette County’s industrial park is ready for expansion. Utilizing $400,000 in state funds through the Rural Infrastructure Fund awarded Friday, the county is looking to construct a 3,000-square-foot commercial building at the industrial park off U.S.