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Backroom Briefing: Socialism in Tallahassee?

October 13, 2016 - 6:45pm
Richard Corcoran

Labeling the use of business recruitment incentives as "socialism," incoming House Speaker Richard Corcoran told a Texas audience this week he doesn't expect Florida lawmakers to give such money to Gov. Rick Scott --- or to Scott's successor.

"When you're taking money out of the masses' pockets and then giving it literally --- to the Democrats' argument --- to the top 1 percent, to the detriment of everybody else, that is de facto socialism," Corcoran said during a panel discussion in Austin hosted by the Texas Public Policy Foundation, a non-profit conservative think tank.

Support for Common Core Drops to All-Time Low

October 13, 2016 - 6:30pm

The Common Core State Standards may be implemented nationwide, but support for the standards has dropped to an all-time low. 

Florida Police Chiefs: 'Just Say No' to Medical Marijuana

October 13, 2016 - 12:00pm

Florida police chiefs are adding their names to the list of opponents against Amendment 2.

Economy and Hispanics Help Clinton Move Ahead of Trump in Florida

October 13, 2016 - 11:00am
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton has the lead over Donald Trump in the pivotal swing state of Florida thanks in part to growing optimism about the economy and support from Hispanics, a new poll shows. 

Citrus Decline Continues in Florida

October 12, 2016 - 10:00pm

Citrus production continues to plummet in Florida, as the first forecast for the 2016-2017 growing season indicates a 14 percent drop in the state's orange crop.

Florida Election System Contractor Hacked; Russians Suspected

October 12, 2016 - 6:30pm
Department of State Building

Federal investigators say they believe Russian hackers were behind cyberattacks on a contractor for Florida's election system that may have exposed the personal data of voters in the Sunshine State -- even though Secretary of State Ken Detzner claims nothing was compromised.

Hillary Clinton Takes Slight Lead Over Donald Trump in Florida

October 12, 2016 - 2:45pm
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton

After their second debate on Sunday night, Hillary Clinton clings to a small lead over Donald Trump in a new poll of Florida. 

Joe Garcia and Carlos Curbelo Spar in New Attack Ads

October 12, 2016 - 3:00pm
Joe Garcia and Carlos Curbelo

South Florida candidates are hitting TV and radio airwaves to attack each other in Florida's 26th congressional district in one of the most competitive congressional races in the nation.

David Jolly Demands Stations to Pull 'False' Photoshopped Ad with Donald Trump

October 12, 2016 - 1:45pm
David Jolly, Donald Trump and Charlie Crist

A new ad from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee featuring Donald Trump and a photoshopped David Jolly has sparked the ire of the Republican congressman vying for one of the most competitive congressional districts in the Sunshine State.

Judge Refuses to Halt Changes in Water Standards

October 11, 2016 - 10:00pm

An administrative law judge has refused to block the Florida Department of Environmental Protection from moving forward with new water-quality standards as legal battles continue over the controversial plan.

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