Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee issued a mini-declaration of political beliefs on Tuesday -- perhaps the core of a platform for another shot at the Republican presidential nomination.
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Several state legislators screened the education reform documentary Waiting for Superman in Tallahassee Tuesday, then discussed the possibility and parameters of legislation to improve Florida's schools.
With tax collections slowing, Medicaid costs rising and Florida housing still a mess, state lawmakers may be facing a budget shortfall whose depth is around $3.5 billion next year, analysts said Tuesday.
U.S. Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan was chosen by Republicans to lead the House Energy and Commerce Committee -- beating U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns of Florida.
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Four college bowl games are scheduled for New Year's Eve, and all four involve teams from Florida.
The South Florida Bulls and Clemson kick off the action at noon in the Car Care Bowl (ESPN).
At 2 p.m., the Miami Hurricanes tangle with Notre Dame in the Sun Bowl (CBS).
Central Florida takes on Georgia in the Liberty Bowl at 3:30 p.m. (ESPN).
In the nightcap, at 7:30 p.m., Florida State plays South Carolina in the Peach Bowl (ESPN).
Two other Florida teams are bowl-bound as well.
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Speaker Dean Cannon, R-Winter Park, named more chairmen and vice chairmen of House committees Tuesday, committees that will shape legislation and laws in Florida for the next two years.
On Tuesday, Speaker Dean Cannon, R-Winter Park, named more chairs and vice chairs of the House committees that will shape legislation and laws in Florida for the next two years.
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Opening a second front in their battle against the federal government, Florida officials on Tuesday sued the Environmental Protection Agency over its proposed water standards.
As a group of lawmakers watched the school-reform documentary "Waiting for Superman" on Tuesday, Florida educators are waiting to see what the Legislature has in store for schools.
The Florida House will tackle one of the chief problems impacting the Sunshine State with the creation Tuesday of a select committee to handle the often contentious issue of water management.
