The last thing most people think about when heading to the emergency room is how much they’ll end up paying, but the reality of what seems like a quick fix in the emergency room can soon turn into a hefty bill.
In the latest twist in a nearly two-year struggle to offer limited types of medical-marijuana in Florida, three nurseries filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to at least temporarily block competitors from starting to produce the cannabis.
After Iowa had its say on Monday night, some of the Republican presidential hopefuls are turning their eyes to South Carolina which holds its primary on Feb. 20, eleven days after New Hampshire holds its primary.
While there’s a fierce battle for second in New Hampshire, Donald Trump has a commanding lead in the polls. With only a week to go until the primary, Republican hopefuls are placing bets on New Hampshire while not forgetting about South Carolina.
Gov. Rick Scott used a joint press conference Monday with the Seminole Tribe to pitch the economic impact of a proposed $3 billion gambling agreement now in the hands of the Legislature
For Scott, the deal is all about jobs.
During an hour-long presentation by the Seminoles about expansion plans, the tribe's representatives said that more than 3,600 workers would lose their jobs if lawmakers don't sign off on the proposed gambling deal, known as a "compact."
Across the country, over 300 cities, counties and states serve as “safe houses” for undocumented immigrants. There, these places -- called “sanctuary cities” -- refuse to comply with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers which can get undocumented immigrants deported back to their home country.
After the Military Times reported last week that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was delaying the launch of the Veterans ID card program, a Florida congressman wants answers.
The two Republicans looking to topple U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, D-Fla., in November showcased their conservative credentials as they try to flip a seat to the GOP.
While he has positioned himself as a moderate during his two terms in Congress on economic issues, U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, D-Fla., is relying on big labor as he runs to replace U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., in the U.S. Senate. Currently running for the Republican presidential nomination, Rubio has said he will not seek a second term in the Senate.
This is the part of the legislative session where the House and the Senate's honeymoon --- especially one as dubious as this year's --- begins to face its first serious test. The opening weeks and the easy compromises have been sent to the governor for his signature. It gets harder from here.
Legislation to legalize open carry in Florida has gathered significant opposition from sheriffs groups and gun control groups statewide, but another group of Floridians -- concerned mothers -- are joining the chorus to oppose the bill.
The Florida chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a national grassroots group of mothers advocating to protect citizens from gun violence and advocate for measures protecting the Second Amendment.
The group demands for stronger gun laws and closing loopholes they say will “endanger families” and children nationwide.
