December 14, 2017 - 3:30pm
“Alexa, keep my personal information private.”
Caloosahatchee Relief: SFWMD Board Awards Major Contract for C-43 Pump Station
Submitted by Nancy Smith on December 14, 2017 - 3:40pm
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board awarded a $58.5 million contract Thursday to build the main pump station for the Caloosahatchee River (C-43) West Basin Storage Reservoir.
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Brandes Bill Would Protect Citizens' Privacy
Submitted by Nancy Smith on December 14, 2017 - 2:19pm
Sen. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, filed a bill Thursday to protect citizens’ expectation of privacy in the use of their cell phones and microphone-enabled household devices, such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home. SB 1256 would require law enforcement to obtain a warrant in order to search communications and location data contained in these devices.
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Vern Buchanan Calls on Paul Ryan to Extend Ban on Slaughtering Horses
December 14, 2017 - 1:15pm
From his perch as cochairman of the Animal Protection Caucus, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., urged U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., to keep the ban on horse slaughtering in place.
Backroom Briefing: Knives Come out in Attorney General Race
December 14, 2017 - 12:15pm
Florida's Republican Party says it is staying out of an effort by one of its attorney-general candidates to paint a competitor as a “Clinton liberal.”
Florida Supreme Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Scott's Judicial Appointment Powers
December 14, 2017 - 12:00pm
The Florida Supreme Court sided with Gov. Rick Scott in a ruling issued Thursday for a lawsuit challenging the governor’s ability to appoint three new justices before he leaves office in 2019.
Democrats Continue to Place Their Chips on Jeremy Ring
December 14, 2017 - 9:00am
Leading Democrats continue to rally behind former state Sen. Jeremy Ring’s bid to become the state’s next Chief Financial Officer.
AAA: Florida, Nation Will See Record Travel for the Holiday Season
December 14, 2017 - 9:15am
More Americans than ever before plan to travel for the holidays and the Sunshine State is poised to benefit, a new study finds.
Appeals Court Tosses Philip Levine's Miami Beach Minimum Wage Ordinance
December 14, 2017 - 8:00am
A South Florida appeals court delivered a second blow Wednesday to one of Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine's signature projects, when a 3rd District Court of Appeal panel ruled state law prevents raising the city's minimum wage.
No Moore!
December 14, 2017 - 2:00am
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