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Rubio, Bilirakis Want Answers on Turkish President's Security Force Attacking Protesters

May 30, 2017 - 9:30am
Marco Rubio and Gus Bilirakis

Two Republicans from the Sunshine State are demanding action from the State Department after members of Turkish President Recep Erdogan’s security detail were accused of attacking protesters in Washington D.C. earlier this month.

Ted Yoho, Darren Soto Want U.S., Israel to Have Closer Ties on Agriculture

May 30, 2017 - 8:30am
Ted Yoho and Darren Soto

Two Florida congressmen--Republican Ted Yoho and Democrat Darren Soto--teamed up at the end of last week to ensure the U.S. and Israel continue to have strong ties on agriculture. 

Tiger Woods' Troubles Deepen with Overnight DUI Arrest

May 29, 2017 - 1:00pm
Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods was arrested Monday morning and charged with DUI in Jupiter, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

Kellyanne Conway to Headline Miami GOP Lincoln Day Dinner

May 28, 2017 - 7:30pm

A key figure from the White House is coming to Miami this summer. <--break->

TaxWatch: Fewer Turkeys, Less Transparency

May 26, 2017 - 6:15pm

 Reforms to the way the Legislature puts its budget together lowered the number of "turkeys" wedged into the spending plan, but there are still some items Gov. Rick Scott should consider vetoing, a Tallahassee-based think tank said Friday.

Florida TaxWatch included $177.8 million worth of spending in its annual "Turkey Watch" report --- aimed at identifying projects that were added to the $82.4 billion spending plan under processes the business-backed organization objects to on the grounds of transparency or accountability.

Putnam Faces Criticisms for 'Bandwagoning' Over Call for Medical Marijuana Special Session

May 26, 2017 - 6:00am
Adam Putnam and Matt Gaetz

Commissioner of Agriculture and Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam says the time is now for Florida to hold a special session on medical marijuana. Earlier this week Putnam added his name to the growing list of lawmakers and politicians who say the issue is too important for lawmakers to let go -- but not everyone is convinced Putnam's motives are pure.

Department of Health Lays Out Framework to Regulate Medical Marijuana

May 25, 2017 - 8:15pm

The Florida Department of Health is moving full speed ahead with a new regulatory system for medical marijuana after state lawmakers failed to finish the task during this year’s legislative session. 

Backroom Briefing: From Russia with Turnout Figures

South Florida Congressional Reps Want U.S. to Continue Backing Jordan Against ISIS

May 25, 2017 - 4:15pm
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Ted Deutch

The two South Florida congressional representatives who lead the U.S. House Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee continued their effort to help Jordan battle terrorism this week. 

Rick Scott Signs $180 Million Tax Cut Package into Law

May 25, 2017 - 1:00pm

More tax breaks are now coming to Floridians -- Gov. Rick Scott signed off on a $180 million tax cut package in Boca Raton on Thursday. 

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