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Bill Nelson, South Florida Congresswomen Target Online Hotel Reservation Scams

May 18, 2017 - 9:00am
Lois Frankel, Bill Nelson and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

Three members of the Florida congressional delegation are looking to crack down on online booking scams. 

Marco Rubio Continues to Reel in Support for VA Reform Bill

May 17, 2017 - 10:00am
Phil Roe, Marco Rubio and Tim Walz

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio’s, R-Fla., continues to round up support for his proposal to reform the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Rick Scott Picks Jackie Schutz Zeckman as New Chief of Staff

May 16, 2017 - 12:15pm
Jackie Schutz and Rick Scott

On Tuesday, a day after he announced that Kim McDougal would leave her post as his chief of staff on July 1, Gov. Rick Scott turned to Jackie Schutz Zeckman, announcing that she will take over the position. 

Marco Rubio, Ted Deutch Weigh in on Trump Meeting Turkey's President

May 16, 2017 - 12:00pm
Ted Deutch and Marco Rubio

Members of the Florida delegation weighed in before President Donald Trump met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday. 

Kim McDougal Bowing Out as Rick Scott's Chief of Staff

May 15, 2017 - 2:30pm

Gov. Rick Scott announced on Monday that Kim McDougal is resigning as his chief of staff, a post she started in April 2016. 

AAA: Gas Prices Dropping in Florida But 'Shouldn't Last Much Longer'

May 15, 2017 - 9:15am

With Memorial Day, the traditional kickoff for summer, around the corner, gas prices continue to drop in the Sunshine State but that might not last long. 

The American Automobile Association (AAA) released a study on Monday showing gas prices dropping across Florida, lowering 5 cents a gallon in the past week and 14 cents a gallon over the past 23 days. On Sunday, the average gallon on regular unleaded in Florida stood at $2.32, just slightly under the national average of $2.34. Last year at this time, the national average was $2.22 with the average in Florida at $2.19.

Marco Rubio's VA Reform Gains Steam as David Shulkin Backs It

May 15, 2017 - 8:15am
Bill Nelson, Marco Rubio and David Shulkin

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio’s, R-Fla., push to reform the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is gaining momentum in Washington, D.C., including the support of the Trump administration.  

Democrats Shouldn't Count on Winning Congressional Seats in Florida Quite Yet

May 13, 2017 - 6:00am

In early 1862, President Abraham Lincoln was pressured by Republicans in Congress to remove General George McClellan from command of the Union army, arguing the young commander was too unaggressive. Lincoln asked Ohio Republican Sen. Benjamin Wade who should take McCellean’s place. 

Marco Rubio Renews the Fight to Reform the VA

May 11, 2017 - 12:15pm
Johnny Isakson, Marco Rubio and Jon Tester

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., has renewed his fight to reform the federal Department of Veterans Affairs. 

VA Agrees With Debbie Wasserman Schultz's Call to Change Mammogram Guidelines

May 11, 2017 - 8:45am
Debbie Wasserman Schultz and David Shulkin

The federal Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced this week that it will adhere to  American Cancer Society (ACS) breast cancer screening guidelines, a decision which won the applause of a South Florida congresswoman who had been urging the department adopt them. 

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