Since its inception in 2006, Twitter has swept the world with its breaking, to-the-minute news coverage, changing the face of worldwide politics. Florida has been no exception, and politicos have embraced the social media platform with open arms, using Twitter to respond, interact with and even create headlines.

(This is the fourth in a series of stories previewing issues for the 2018 legislative session.)

For Florida residents, attending a state university or college is a bargain.

This academic year, in-state students at Florida's 12 universities will pay an average of $6,091 in tuition and fees for 30 credit hours, which is nearly 40 percent below the national average of $9,970 for four-year public schools, according to the College Board.

2017 was, if nothing else, an eventful year in Florida, with presidential visits, a busy hurricane season and political changeups galore. 

(This is the third in a series of stories previewing issues for the 2018 legislative session)

When state lawmakers met during the 2017 legislative session, one of the biggest issues was a bill backed by Senate President Joe Negron to revamp how water flows in parts of South Florida.

Lawmakers aren't considering such a major piece of environmental legislation as they prepare for the 2018 session.