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Obama Issues Executive Order To Tighten Gun Control

January 5, 2016 - 3:00pm

President Barack Obama took gun control into his own hands Tuesday, issuing an executive order to expand background checks to crack down on gun violence across the country.

Florida's Graduation Rate Soars

January 5, 2016 - 12:00pm

Florida’s high school graduation rate continued on a steady climb to almost 78 percent in 2015. 

2015's Top Political Social Media Stories

December 31, 2015 - 7:30am

In true 2015 style, social media dominated the news scene in Florida and national politics. Websites like Twitter, Facebook, and apps like Periscope vastly altered the way politicos received news in 2015.

Florida's Top Gun Stories of 2015

December 29, 2015 - 7:00am

Guns fired their way through headlines in 2015, sparking both widespread controversy and lengthy discussions over gun rights and gun safety in the Sunshine State.

2015's Top Florida Education Stories

December 24, 2015 - 7:30am

2015 was a year of adjustment -- and readjustment -- for Florida’s education system. It marked the end of the state’s long running standardized test, the FCAT, and was the first full year of the Florida Standards.

Steve Crisafulli: Scott's $1 Billion Tax Cut Plan Not Set in Stone

December 18, 2015 - 7:15pm
Steve Crisafulli and Rick Scott

Gov. Rick Scott is proposing big tax cuts during the 2016-2017 fiscal year -- to the tune of $1 billion -- but state lawmakers aren’t sure if Scott’s proposal will actually fly.

Gayle Harrell, Joe Negron File Legislation to Pump $200 Million into Everglades Restoration

December 17, 2015 - 5:30pm
Gayle Harrell and Joe Negron

State Rep. Gayle Harrell, R-Stuart, and incoming Florida Senate President Joe Negron, R-Stuart filed bills Thursday to funnel $200 million annually to restore the Florida Everglades and nearby waterways. 

Florida Supreme Court Gives Green Light to Medical Marijuana Ballot Initiative

December 17, 2015 - 4:45pm

Good news for medical marijuana supporters in the Sunshine State: the Florida Supreme Court gave the seal of approval on ballot language for an amendment to legalize medical pot on Thursday.

Florida Congressional Democrats: Say No to Campus Carry

December 16, 2015 - 7:00pm
Lois Frankel, Alcee Hastings and Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Florida congressional Democrats are speaking out against proposed legislation to allow individuals with concealed carry permits to bring their firearms onto college campuses, adding fire to a bill which is already heating up before the 2016 legislative session has even begun.

Florida's Graduation Rate Improves, But Still Trails Behind National Average

December 15, 2015 - 9:30pm

Florida’s high school graduation rate continues to rise ever so slightly, but it still remains well below the national rate. 

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