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Marco Rubio, Chris Coons Want International Airports to Increase Security Against Terrorists

April 26, 2017 - 10:45am

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., paired up with U.S. Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Del., on Tuesday to ensure the U.S. and other nations work together in increasing security in international airports. 

Florida Congressional Reps Call for Getting Tougher With Iran

April 26, 2017 - 8:45am
Ted Deutch, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, and Brian Mast

This week, members of the Florida congressional delegation called for tougher actions against the Iranian regime. 

House Takes Aim at 'Liquor Wall'

April 25, 2017 - 8:00pm

A heavily lobbied measure that would remove a Depression-era "wall" separating the sale of liquor and groceries was positioned --- after more than two hours of discussion Tuesday --- for a final House vote as soon as Wednesday.

Florida Among 'Least Addicted' Gambling States, Report Says

April 25, 2017 - 7:00pm

Maybe it's the extraordinary variety of entertainment in the Sunshine State, but a new report actually shows Florida has one of the lowest rates in the country for gambling addiction.

Medical Marijuana Bill Headed to Senate Floor

April 25, 2017 - 1:30pm

It’s officially “go” time for the Florida Legislature to finally reach an agreement over the future of medical marijuana in Florida.

Come One, Come All: Python Hunting Now Open to Amateurs in Florida

April 25, 2017 - 11:30am

Python hunting, an activity once reserved for a select few hunters in Florida, is now open to the average Joe wanting to snag a slithering snake.

John Rutherford Calls on Feds to 'Stem the Tide of Illegal Immigration'

April 25, 2017 - 11:00am
John Rutherford

From his perch on the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee, U.S. Rep. John Rutherford, R-Fla., visited the Rio Grande Valley to inspect security on the border with Mexico, calling for more focus on it. 

House Seeks 'Florida Forever' Changes

April 24, 2017 - 6:30pm

More money would be set aside for land conservation under a House bill rolled out Monday, with some environmentalists contending the proposal could hinder Senate President Joe Negron's push to speed construction of a water-cleaning reservoir in the Everglades.

'Restrictive' Medical Marijuana Proposal Headed to House Floor

April 24, 2017 - 5:15pm

A proposal to regulate Florida’s medical marijuana industry passed through its final committee stop Monday is now headed to the House floor, and it seems the measure only gets more and more restrictive as the weeks pass by. 

House Committee Passes Education Train Bill to Slash Standardized Tests

April 24, 2017 - 3:45pm

An "education train" bill to slash standardized testing is chugging its way along in the Florida Legislature, on track to pass sweeping changes to slash standardized testing and make changes to the state’s K-12 education system.

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