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NASA to Remember Its Fallen Heroes Next Week, 30 Years after Challenger

January 22, 2016 - 10:30pm
Crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger

The coming week marks a somber but special occasion for NASA, as the space agency remembers all of its tragedies -- especially Challenger, the devastating in-flight explosion that shocked the world.

Undocumented FSU Student: Anti-Immigrant Legislation Adds to Fear of Deportation

January 22, 2016 - 6:00pm
Daniela Donoso  Photo: Chase Daftary/FSView

Growing up, Daniela Donoso says one emotion haunted her younger years: fear.

Two Congressmen Climb Aboard David Jolly's Campaign Finance Proposal

January 22, 2016 - 12:15pm
John Mica, David Jolly and Walter Jones

U.S. Rep. David Jolly, R-Fla., currently running for the U.S. Senate, reeled in two co-sponsors for his “Stop Act” which ensure members of Congress and other federal officeholders can’t personally ask individuals for donations. 

Rick Scott Pushes Tax Cuts, Enterprise Florida Funds as Unemployment Rate Remains 5 Percent

January 22, 2016 - 10:30am

In Southwest Florida, at an event at Hertz’s new corporate headquarters, Gov. Rick Scott announced the state unemployment rate remained at 5 percent in December even as there were 21,000 jobs created. 

Campus Carry Bill Faces Sudden Death in Senate

January 21, 2016 - 8:30pm

A bill to allow concealed firearms on college campuses is likely headed to the legislative graveyard for a second year in a row, much to the chagrin of gun rights supporters in the Sunshine State.

Judicial Term Limits Moving Through House

January 21, 2016 - 7:30pm

A key House committee Thursday approved a measure that would limit Florida Supreme Court justices and appellate-court judges to two full terms in office, putting a proposed constitutional amendment one step shy of the House floor.

Rick Scott Signs Bill for Scholarships for Disabled Children in Florida

January 21, 2016 - 3:45pm

More of Florida’s students with disabilities like autism and Down syndrome will be able to receive annual scholarships as part of a bill signed into law by Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday.

Campaign Reform, Congressional Term Limits on Florida Republican Liberty Caucus Agenda

January 22, 2016 - 7:00am
Richard Corcoran, Bob White and Jeff Brandes

The Florida chapter of the Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC) came to Tallahassee this week to highlight its legislative priorities and encourage legislators to get behind it. 

Vern Buchanan's Proposal to Get Social Security Numbers Off W-2 Forms Signed Into Law

January 21, 2016 - 12:15pm
Vern Buchanan and Jim McDermott

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., celebrated a win on Thursday after President Barack Obama signed a law ensuring Social Security numbers are left off W-2 forms. 

Dennis Ross Looks to Crack Down on Federal Employees Working for Unions While on the Clock

January 21, 2016 - 11:00am
Dennis Ross

On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Fla., part of the congressional leadership as senior deputy majority whip, showcased his proposal to ensure federal employees can’t milk the clock on the taxpayers’ dime for union activities.

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