advertisement

SSN on Facebook SSN on Twitter SSN on YouTube RSS Feed

Rubio Comes Out Ahead of Bush in South Carolina Primary Poll

February 12, 2016 - 5:30pm

Two Florida politicians are still in the running to snag the Republican presidential nomination, with a new poll of South Carolina voters putting U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., slightly ahead of former Gov. Jeb Bush as voters’ first choice for the nominee.

Florida Department of Education Releases 2015 School Grades

February 12, 2016 - 5:00pm

The Florida Department of Education released school grades for 2015 Friday. 

Proposal to Ban Balance Billing Continues to Weave Through Legislature

February 11, 2016 - 6:30pm

Legislation to ban balance billing is still making its way through the Florida Legislature, passing through its latest committee by a unanimous vote.

Alan Hays Dumps Senate Reelection Bid, Files to Run for Lake County Supervisor of Elections

February 11, 2016 - 11:45am
Alan Hays

Sen. Alan Hays, R-Umatilla, will forego reelection to the state Senate and instead run for Lake County Supervisor of Elections, according to documents filed Wednesday. 

Bill Would Grant High Schools FHSAA Membership on Per-Sport Basis

February 10, 2016 - 6:45pm

A bill is moving through the Legislature to allow schools to join the Florida High School Athletics Association (FHSAA) on a per-sport basis rather than requiring schools to join all sports, much to the chagrin of the FHSAA. 

Florida Department of Education Works to Make FSA Problem-Free in 2016

February 9, 2016 - 8:00pm

It’s that time of the year again -- students statewide will sit for the Florida Standards Assessment test at the end of the month, and the Florida Department of Education is working to ensure this year’s tests go off without a hitch.

NRA to Rick Scott: Abolish Southwest Florida Water Management District for Second Amendment Violations

February 9, 2016 - 9:30am
Marion Hammer

The National Rifle Association is calling on the governor to abolish the Southwest Florida Water Management District once and for all.

LGBT Anti-Discrimination Bill Barely Hanging on in Senate Judiciary Committee

February 8, 2016 - 5:30pm

LGBT issues came front and center during the Senate Judiciary Committee’s meeting Monday afternoon when that committee heard a bill to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identification.

Florida Department of Education Unveils Revamped FSA Student Score Reports

February 5, 2016 - 4:00pm

Student score reports for the Florida Standards Assessment just got a new ‘do.

Marion Hammer Talks Florida's Biggest Gun Fights

February 4, 2016 - 8:30pm
Marion Hammer

If there’s a gun issue in front of Florida lawmakers, Marion Hammer will be there to testify. 

Pages

advertisement
advertisement
Live streaming of WBOB Talk Radio, a Sunshine State News Radio Partner.

advertisement