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SFWMD Moving Ahead of Schedule on Plan to Send More Water South

October 13, 2017 - 6:00am
SFWMD's existing S-333 flood control structure

The South Florida Water Management District issued a statement during Thursday's Governing Board meeting announcing it is moving forward with two major components of the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP), the congressionally approved plan to move more water south and into Everglades National Park and Florida Bay.

Cutting Taxes

$50 Million Sought to Tackle Opioid Epidemic

Conservative John Ward Jumps Into Race to Replace Ron DeSantis

October 12, 2017 - 2:45pm
John Ward

With U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., expected to run for governor, businessman and Navy veteran John Ward jumped in the race to replace him. 

USDA Expects 21 Percent Drop in Florida Orange Production After Hurricane Irma

October 12, 2017 - 2:15pm

Florida orange production is expected to drop for the 2017-2018 season in the wake of Hurricane Irma and continued problems with citrus greening, according to new numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). 

House Ethics Panel Sets Trial Over Daisy Baez's Alleged Residency Law Violations

October 12, 2017 - 1:30pm
Daisy Baez

A trial date has been set for a Miami-Dade lawmaker accused of living outside her district for seven months, a House ethics panel announced Thursday.

Robert Asencio to Head Miami-Dade Committee for Hurricane Maria Relief

October 12, 2017 - 12:45pm
Robert Asencio

The Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation is stepping up to help Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands while preparing the state’s largest county for the influx of hurricane victims from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. 

House NASA Caucus Takes Flight With Five Members of the Florida Delegation On Board

October 12, 2017 - 11:00am
Steve Knight ,Charlie Crist and Marcy Kaptur

This week, the NASA Caucus took flight in the U.S. House with five members of the Florida delegation joining the new group.

Veterans ID Cards Coming Next Month, Vern Buchanan Announces

October 12, 2017 - 10:15am
Vern Buchanan

Two and a half years after his “Veterans ID Card Act" was signed into law, U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., announced on Thursday that veterans will be able to go online and apply for a Veteran ID Card next month. 

U.S. Policy in Lebanon Must Scale Back Hezbollah, Iranian Influence and Promote Security, Stability and Prosperity

October 12, 2017 - 9:30am

On Wednesday, the U.S. House Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee held a hearing on U.S. policy in Lebanon. U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., the chairwoman of the subcommittee, opened the hearing with the following statement:

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