On Thursday, two more Republicans in the state Legislature endorsed former U.S. Sen. George LeMieux who is running for the GOPs nomination to challenge Democrat incumbent U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in November. With the backing of Rep. Rich Glorioso, R-Plant City, and Rep. Jimmie Smith, R-Lecanto, LeMieux has now garnered the support of 35 sitting legislators.
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Gov. Rick Scott is urging Floridians to back a property tax break for families of those killed in the line of duty.
For Floridas law enforcement officers and first responders, any routine traffic stop or emergency call can turn into a dangerous situation that can potentially cost their lives, Scott stated in a release issued while he attended abill-signing ceremony in Tampa.
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U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Fla., announced on Thursday that he was endorsing Wilton Simpson for a seat in the Florida Senate. Simpson, a businessman based in Dade City, is running to represent parts of Hernando, Pasco and Sumter counties.
I am proud to support Wilton Simpsons bid for the state Senate, said Bilirakis. So many people are hurting and looking for jobs that just arent available. I know Wilton will work hard to bring about real economic growth and make sure Florida has the best job opportunities in the country.
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After an appearance in Marlins Park on Monday, Floridians can expect to see a lot more of Vice President Joe Biden, as his boss, President Barack Obama, continues to engage in a tight battle with former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts to win the state's 29 Electoral College votes in November.
But the vice president is not exactly a favorite in the Sunshine State.
A bipartisan effort to slow the number of drug shortages in recent years, that have often left federal officials scrambling for last-minute solutions, was approved in the House.
The bill, part of the Food and Drug Administration Reform Act, sponsored by Reps. Tom Rooney, R-Tequesta, and Diana DeGette, D-Colo., would establish an early warning system for patients and physicians by requiring drug companies to notify the FDA of impending shortages.
A group of religious and social conservatives is targeting the Gay Days events at Disney World.
As they have in years past, the Florida Family Association (FFA) will be flying planes with banners to warn unsuspecting families about Gay Days on Friday and Saturday.
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Vowing to remain an active advocate for campaign finance reform, former Louisiana Gov. Charles "Buddy Roemer on Thursday pulled the plug on his underdog bid for the presidency.
Making campaign finance reform one of the centerpieces of his campaign, the Republican candidate had focused on making a breakthrough in New Hampshire, the first primary state. But having been left out of the debates, Roemer took less than 1 percent in the Granite State. He then set his sights on winning the nominations of Americans Elect and the Reform Party.
On Thursday, former Gov. Charles Buddy Roemer of Louisiana pulled the plug on his underdog bid for the presidency.
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It's easy to see why Ron Paul scores a fan base the envy of sports franchises and rock stars.
More than a year after lawmakers passed a controversial plan to measure teacher performance, a judge Wednesday faced a basic question: Are state education officials being too heavy-handed in carrying out the law?
Administrative Law Judge John Van Laningham held a four-hour hearing about whether the state Department of Education exceeded its legal power in a proposed rule that helps spell out how school districts will evaluate teachers.
