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Scott-Corcoran Battle Embroiled in Behind-the-Scenes RPOF Drama

February 7, 2017 - 6:30pm
Rick Scott and Richard Corcoran

Don’t expect a kumbaya moment between Gov. Rick Scott and House Speaker Richard Corcoran anytime soon. On Tuesday, the two sharpened their blades and readied for battle, setting the stage for the expected rocky legislative session. But their drama began long before they made headlines this week. 

Florida Retailers Expect Slight Drop in Valentine's Day Spending

February 7, 2017 - 1:00pm

The Florida Retail Federation (FRF) released a forecast on Tuesday predicting Floridians will decrease their spending on Valentine’s Day which is next week. 

School Choice Supporters Rejoice As Senate Confirms Betsy DeVos

February 7, 2017 - 12:45pm

Betsy DeVos' controversial road to confirmation as the next Secretary of Education has come to an end -- Vice President Mike Pence voted to break the tie in a dead-even vote on Tuesday. 

Debbie Wasserman Schultz Continues to Rise in Congress After DNC Flop

February 7, 2017 - 8:00am
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

While she’s no longer in charge of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, D-Fla., continues to move up her party’s ranks in Congress. 

Senators Move Forward with State College Changes

February 6, 2017 - 10:30pm

A bill that would create a new governance board for state colleges and limit their ability to expand baccalaureate degrees cleared its first Senate committee Monday, although the measure drew plenty of questions.

Landowners in EAA: 'We Are Not Willing Sellers'

February 6, 2017 - 4:30pm
EAA farmer John Hundley

Landowners in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) released a statement Monday saying emphatically they are not willing sellers of their private property to the government under Senate Bill 10.

Trump in Tampa: Let in People Who Want to 'Love Our Country'

February 6, 2017 - 3:45pm

President Donald Trump made a pit stop in Tampa to talk military, immigration and combating radical Islamic terrorism on Monday.

Frederica Wilson Announces New Transportation, Education Subcommittee Assignments

February 6, 2017 - 11:45am
Frederica Wilson

From her new perch on the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., announced her first subcommittee assignments under its umbrella. 

Teachers Don All Black to Protest DeVos' Confirmation for Ed Secretary

February 6, 2017 - 9:30am

If you see a sea of teachers dressed in black this week, there's a reason why. 

Florida Delegation Wants to Bring in Foreign Sand to Renourish Beaches

February 6, 2017 - 8:45am
Marco Rubio and Lois Frankel

Members of the Florida delegation from both parties are calling on Congress to allow local municipalities to purchase sand from foreign counties to help fight beach erosion. 

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