September 19, 2013 - 6:00pm
Dan Webster: Water Bill Will Help Florida
Submitted by Kevin Derby on September 20, 2013 - 8:48am
While Washington is focusing on a potential federal shutdown and attempts to repeal or defund President Barack Obamas health care law, U.S. Rep. Dan Webster, R-Fla., pointed to his support of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA), which passed out of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Webster insisted on Thursday the legislation would help the Sunshine State.
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Unemployment Numbers to be Released Friday
Submitted by Anonymous on September 20, 2013 - 7:26am
Florida will be releasing its unemployment numbers on Friday, which could bring good or bad news on the state's economic recovery.
Although Florida's unemployment rate is still below the national average of 7.6 percent,the rate in the Sunshine State has stayed flat at 7.1 percent for the last three months.
Just last week, payroll provider ADP reported that Florida added 13,790 private-sector jobs during the month of August. There were 665,000 people out of work in Florida last month.
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Jeb Bush Reiterates Support for Common Core
Submitted by Anonymous on September 20, 2013 - 6:53am
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and the chairman ofFoundation for Excellence in Educationaddressed the issue of Common Core State Standardson Wednesdayduring a press conference with Louisiana Gov.Bobby Jindal and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott.
Bush spoke candidly in support of the education standards, which are set to be fully implemented in Florida's schools by the 2014-2015 school year.
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Poll Says Gun Violence, Mental Illness Connected
Submitted by Anonymous on September 20, 2013 - 6:43am
A Gallup poll released Friday found that a majority of Americans believe mental illness is greatly to blame for gun violence more than any other factor, and overall support for tougher gun control laws is below 50 percent.
The poll found 48 percent of those surveyed blamed mental illness -- the same number as a poll that was taken just after the 2011 mass shooting at then-Rep. Gabby Giffords' congressional event in Tucson, Ariz.
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Alcee Hastings Attacks Republicans Over Cuts to Food Stamps
Submitted by Anonymous on September 20, 2013 - 3:47am
Rep. Alcee Hastings, D-Fla., spoke out against cuts to food stamps after legislation passed in the House of Representatives Wednesday that would cut $39 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program over a decade.
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Daytona's Embry-Riddle Offers Master's in Drone Warfare
September 19, 2013 - 6:00pm
The Real Navy Yard Scandal
September 19, 2013 - 6:00pm
WASHINGTON -- In the liberal remake of "Casablanca," the police captain comes upon the scene of the shooting and orders his men to "round up the usual weapons."
Despite Good Intentions, Common Core Is Wrong for Florida
September 19, 2013 - 6:00pm
With the noble and lofty goal of improving education in America, a group of educators and leaders in the education reform movement came together to develop a national set of standards in the hope that our educational system in the various states would meet a common standard and impart a common base of knowledge for all children in America.
Justices Asked to Unplug FPL Rate Hikes
September 19, 2013 - 6:00pm
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