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Constitutional carry passes House

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Friday, March 24, 2023
TALLAHASSEE — Continuing to quickly pass high-profile legislation, the House on Friday approved a measure that would allow Floridians to carry firearms without concealed-weapons licenses, which Republicans compared to a government “permission slip.

Harris off hook for elections office

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, March 24, 2023
LIVE OAK — While the Suwannee County Supervisor of Elections office is evaluated to determine what repairs are needed, the former county administrator won’t be responsible for fixes.

Major voucher expansion headed to DeSantis

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Thursday, March 23, 2023
TALLAHASSEE — A massive expansion of Florida’s school-choice programs that would make all students eligible for taxpayer-backed vouchers is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis, after the Republican-controlled Senate passed the measure Thursday amid warnings from Democrats.
Relativity Space’s Terran 1 rocket launches from Launch Complex 16 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station late Wednesday, March 22, 2023. The rocket is made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts. (MALCOLM DENEMARK/Florida Today via AP)

Relativity Space’s Terran 1 rocket launches from Launch Complex 16 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station late Wednesday, March 22, 2023. The rocket is made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts. (MALCOLM DENEMARK/Florida Today via AP)

3D-printed rocket fails just after launch

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, March 23, 2023
CAPE CANAVERAL  — A rocket made almost entirely of 3D-printed parts made its launch debut Wednesday night, lifting off amid fanfare but failing three minutes into flight — far short of orbit.

Fed raises rate despite bank turmoil

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve extended its year-long fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point despite concerns that higher borrowing rates could worsen the turmoil that has gripped the banking system. “The U.S.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis answers questions following his State of the State address March 7 in Tallahassee. (PHIL SEARS/Associated Press)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis answers questions following his State of the State address March 7 in Tallahassee. (PHIL SEARS/Associated Press)

GOP hopefuls hold off campaigns

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
NEW YORK — They are meeting with campaign donors and giving frequent interviews on cable news. They’re delivering speeches in early voting states like Iowa and New Hampshire and hobnobbing with local Republican groups. Some are even quietly discussing campaign jobs with political operatives.

Endangered status sought for gopher tortoises

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
ST. PETERSBURG — Gopher tortoises imperiled by loss of habitat largely caused by human development should be placed on the endangered species list in four southern states, environmental groups said Wednesday as they prepared to sue the federal government over the issue.
Sierra Hull will be performing at sunset today at the Suwannee Spring Reunion festival at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. (COURTESY)

Sierra Hull will be performing at sunset today at the Suwannee Spring Reunion festival at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. (COURTESY)

Spring Reunion descends on SOSMP

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
LIVE OAK — It’s reunion time at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. The Suwannee Spring Reunion returns to the park from today through Sunday, allowing festival goers to  experience four days and nights of music rooted in American, newgrass, bluegrass, folk, blues and more.