A report on how the state can revamp Floridas higher education, expected to closely follow many of the proposals brought forward by state legislators earlier this year, should be ready for the governor in mid-November.
The report, the work of a task force created by Gov. Rick Scott, is expected to help craft the governors agenda prior to the 2013 legislative session.
With copper approaching $4 a pound, law enforcement officials thanked Gov. Rick Scott as they attended a semi-private bill-signing ceremony Wednesday that increases the penalties for thieves cashing in on stolen metal.
The bill, HB 885, was one of four bills that Scott signed Wednesday during a brief meeting with law enforcement officials in his Capitol office.
We all had a good session, Scott told the officers. We got a lot of things done for law enforcement.
The event, initially closed to the media, was opened with only a few media questions allowed.
When I first heard "For Greater Glory" (originally titled "Cristiada," which I prefer) was being shot, I was stunned -- and skeptical.
An open Senate seat in Palm Beach County has drawn the interest of three current and former lawmakers, all Democrats, in what could be a heated primary contest.
The candidates for Senate District 27 so far include Rep. Jeff Clemens of Lake Worth, Rep. Mack Bernard of West Palm Beach, and former Rep. Kevin Rader of Delray Beach. No Republicans have filed in the district, which includes all or parts of Palm Beach, Greenacres, West Palm Beach and Riviera Beach in eastern Palm Beach County.
With Memorial Day weekend behind them, two of the Republicans hoping to challenge U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson added to their teams, unveiling major endorsements.
U.S. Rep. Connie Mack, who is the poll leader among Republicans in the race, named eight campaign chairmen on Tuesday, including some of the most prominent GOP leaders in the Sunshine State.
After the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster, business quickly fell nearly 30 percent to 50 percent said Joseph Costanzo, owner of Wharf Express in Tallahassee.
The negative public perception about seafood harvested from the Gulf of Mexico, particularly at businesses located near the Gulf of Mexico, lasted for months, said Costanzo.
During that time, staff had to be let go, but claims for federal assistance through a fund set up by BP were repeatedly denied.
Sen. Ronda Storms, R-Brandon, announced late last week that she will not run for reelection in November -- setting off a mad dash among prominent Republicans jumping into the race after the unexpected news.
With Storms choosing to offer a primary challenge to Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Rob Turner, two prominent Republicans moved quickly to enter the race, while a third is expected to make an announcement later in the week.
Floridas effort to increase international trade spawned an 18.3 percent growth in the value of traffic through its seaports last year, according to the Florida Ports Council.
