September 20, 2017 - 9:45am
According to a Florida congressman, the U.S. Department of Justice will soon start compensating the victims of fraudster Bernie Madoff.
Bill Nelson, Marco Rubio Want to Create a National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters
September 20, 2017 - 9:15am
In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, Florida’s two U.S. senators--Democrat Bill Nelson and Republican Marco Rubio--are calling for creating a new federal committee to tackle how to “better prepare and care for our nation’s seniors during a disaster.”
Sour Grapes
September 20, 2017 - 2:00am
Lake Okeechobee Rise Spurs More Water Releases
September 19, 2017 - 6:45pm
Water started to be released southwest from Lake Okeechobee on Tuesday morning, as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks to stem a post-hurricane rise in the lake's water level.
Gov. Scott: I Won't Let Florida Tourism Miss a Beat
September 19, 2017 - 6:00pm
Category 4 hurricane in September? Psssh, piece of cake for the tourism wizards over at VISIT FLORIDA. Watch the Sunshine State open for business in October.
Corcoran Announces Creation of Select Committee on Hurricane Response
Submitted by Nancy Smith on September 19, 2017 - 4:45pm
Speaker Richard Corcoran announced Tuesday the creation of the Select Committee on Hurricane Response and Preparedness. The Select Committee will gather information, solicit ideas for improvement, and make recommendations that can be utilized in the work plans of the appropriate standing committees.
Specifically, it will address issues such as protection of the elderly, disabled, and other vulnerable populations as well as look at evacuation and mitigation challenges for future storms
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Corcoran, Brandes Call for Committees to Review State's Hurricane Preparedness Efforts
September 19, 2017 - 4:00pm
House Speaker Richard Corcoran and Sen. Jeff Brandes are making the push for an overhaul on how the state handles hurricanes.
Daphne Campbell Tries to Use FPL Connections to Restore Family's Power
September 19, 2017 - 2:15pm
A South Florida lawmaker is making headlines after she attempted to use her connections to a Florida Power & Light company official to restore electricity to the homes of her family after Hurricane Irma struck the state last week.
Senate Backs $700 Billion Defense Budget, Passes NDAA
September 19, 2017 - 9:15am
On Monday, the U.S. Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) increasing the size of the Defense Department’s budget to almost $700 billion.
Trees and Power Lines: Has Coral Gables Been Entirely Honest with Its Citizens?
September 19, 2017 - 8:15am
During a special meeting last Thursday, Coral Gables city commissioners and residents took it in turn to lambaste Florida Power and Light Co. for virtually everything Hurricane Irma did to collapse and darken the sweltering Miami-Dade city.
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