March 14, 2013 - 7:00pm
Rick Scott: International Drivers Bring Your Money Back to Florida
Submitted by Anonymous on March 15, 2013 - 2:29pm
Florida Gov. Rick Scott welcomed international tourists to drive back through the streets of Florida Friday, as he anticipates signing legislation that will repeal a 2012 bill that resulted in unintended consequences: a driving ban on international tourists that don't have a special license.
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Florida Ends Intrusion by Obama's EPA with Nutrient Agreement
Submitted by Anonymous on March 15, 2013 - 2:20pm
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reached a deal Friday that rightfully allows the state to set nutrient rules for its own waterways.
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House Gaming Committee Reflects on Internet Cafe Shutdown Vote
March 14, 2013 - 7:00pm
The Florida House Select Committee on Gaming Friday morning voted to shut down Internet cafes in Florida by a 15-1 vote.
But the bill, and the vote, includes maquinitas and adult game rooms, activities that have existed unhampered in South Florida for decades.
The bill is moving fast in the House as a result of the gambling investigation that led to the arrests this week of nearly 60 people associated with the nonprofit group Allied Veterans of the World, which is one of the main operators of Internet cafes in the state.
Add One More to the Charlie Crist Jailhouse Brigade
March 14, 2013 - 7:00pm
Trust me, you might not want to be one of Charlie Crist's friends. They seem to have such bad luck.
'Compromise' Traffic Camera Bill Advances in Legislature
March 13, 2013 - 7:00pm
A 'compromise' bill that would make it harder for cities and counties to enforce red light violations caught by traffic intersection cameras scored a major victory Thursday, as it passed a House committee on a 12-4 vote.
Ring Seeks to Redirect Hurricane Catastrophe Fund
March 13, 2013 - 7:00pm
A storm is brewing in the Senate over the states Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, which backs up insurers and gives them the means to offer lower-cost coverage to Floridians.
Driven by reinsurers, some policymakers have hoped to slowly reduce the overall size of the so-called Cat fund, on a path that could drive up individual property insurance premiums.
Pensacola Taking Bids from Bribery-Scandalized Red-Light Camera Company
March 13, 2013 - 7:00pm
Just days afterthe Orlando Sentinel reportedthat Orange County is preparing to contract with a red light camera company embroiled in bribery scandals in at least three different jurisdictions, Sunshine State News has discovered the same company is bidding for a contract with the city of Pensacola.
Getting Into Your Pocketbook
March 14, 2013 - 7:00pm
Codify the Drone War
March 14, 2013 - 7:00pm
WASHINGTON -- In choice of both topic and foil, Rand Paul's now legendary Senate filibuster was a stroke of political genius.
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