A bill making its way through the Florida Legislature could allow employees to opt out of receiving the state’s minimum wage, raising concerns about worker protections while also gaining support from those who believe it could increase job opportunities. Since passing Amendment 2 of the Florida Minimum Wage Act in […]
Author: Justin Lloyd | SJGC Capital Bureau
Rezoning aims to help Riley Elementary
Major changes could be on the horizon at Leon County’s John G. Riley Elementary School. With the school operating at 102% capacity, Leon County Schools is considering a change to the school zone for the 2025-26 school year. The district took to Facebook last Monday to announce their proposal to […]
Recreational marijuana likely returning to 2026 ballot
While Amendment 3 may not have passed, the vision for legalized recreational marijuana in Florida is not dead. In fact, recreational marijuana could return on ballots as soon as 2026, but not without changes. Earlier this month, the Smart & Safe Florida committee which originally backed Amendment 3, filed a […]