The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board Thursday approved a budget amendment that will clear the way for up to $2 million per year in federal funding to help fight the spread of invasive Lygodium, also known as Old World Climbing Fern, in the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in western Palm Beach County.
SFWMD Approves Budget Amendment to Fight Invasive Climbing Fern in Loxahatchee National Refuge
Ted Yoho, Collin Peterson Propose Reforming Regulations on Transporting Livestock
This week, from his perch on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., introduced a bill reforming federal regulation on how haulers transport livestock across the country.
Republicans and Democrats Undecided on Florida's Next Governor
With two and a half months until the primaries at the end of August, Florida Republicans and Democrats remain undecided on who they want to see replace term-limited Gov. Rick Scott.
Rick Scott Holds Solid Lead Over Bill Nelson in New Poll
A new poll shows Gov. Rick Scott with the lead over U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., in what is expected to be one of the most closely watched elections in the country come November
Marion Hammer: Background Checks WERE Done on Applicants for Gun Licenses
The media aren't getting it right and anti-gun Democrats don't want to get it right, Marion Hammer has said about claims that Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam's Division of Licensing left background checks on gun license applications undone.
Bipartisan Mast-Murphy Amendment OK'd to Help Hire More Disabled Veterans
The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved a bipartisan measure spearheaded by U.S. Reps. Brian Mast and Stephanie Murphy -- Republican and Democrat respectively, and both from Florida -- to help more disabled veterans transition to the civilian workforce.
Patrick Murphy Stays Out of Gubernatorial Race, Backs Gwen Graham
Despite sending up trial balloons about running for governor, former U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Fla., is backing former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham to be Florida’s next governor.
Sunshine Summit to Offer Insight into Puerto Rico's Challenges
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) has announced it will host a “Puerto Rico Rising” panel on Friday as part of its 2018 Sunshine Summit in Orlando.
API Taps Jeff Kottkamp to Help Lead Offshore Energy Exploration Campaign in Florida
The American Petroleum Institute (API) launched its “Explore Offshore” efforts on Wednesday, calling on expanding energy exploration efforts including in the eastern part of the Gulf of Mexico.
Marco Rubio, Bob Menendez Want Trump to Fill Democracy, Human Rights, Labor Post at State Department
From his perch on the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is calling on President Donald Trump to name a candidate to serve as assistant secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), a post which has been vacant for the past year and a half.