May 5, 2017 - 2:00am
Senate Approves Amended House Medical Marijuana Bill
May 4, 2017 - 6:45pm
The Florida Senate passed the Florida House proposal to regulate medical marijuana in Florida on Thursday in the latest chapter of one of the most hotly-debated and most publicized topics during this year's legislative session.
In Tampa, Gwen Graham Pledges to Work for Florida's Future, Environment, and Amendment 1 Funding
May 4, 2017 - 4:15pm
She may only be three days into her gubernatorial campaign, but Gwen Graham is quickly showing she’s not afraid to get her hands dirty -- literally -- in her bid for Florida governor.
Backroom Briefing: Vetoing Budget a Rarely Used 'Option'
May 4, 2017 - 6:15pm
An incensed Gov. Rick Scott this week raised the specter of vetoing the state budget, but history shows Florida governors rarely exercise their executive power to red-line the entire spending plan.
Angry about the Legislature refusing to go along with his funding requests for tourism marketing, business incentives and Lake Okeechobee dike repairs, Scott said vetoing the new $83 billion budget, which the Legislature is poised to pass on Monday, is “an option.”
Party Lines Mostly Hold in Florida on Obamacare Repeal Vote
May 4, 2017 - 3:15pm
On Thursday, the U.S. House narrowly voted to repeal and replace former President Barack Obama’s health care law.
House Passes Lois Frankel's FEMA Loan Reform Bill
May 4, 2017 - 2:45pm
On Wednesday, the U.S. House agreed to a measure from a South Florida congresswoman which saves local taxpayers almost $17 million.
Florida Republicans Divide Over Spending Bill Preventing Government Shutdown
May 4, 2017 - 9:00am
On Wednesday, the U.S. House passed a $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill, avoiding a federal shutdown and funding government operations through September even as Florida Republicans divided over the measure.
In the End, Transparency Was Just a Word
May 4, 2017 - 8:30am
Richard Corcoran is the date who tells you, "Buckle up, sweetcakes, I'm taking you to the best restaurant in town" ... then pulls over and hands you a ham sandwich.
Guardians of the Glades: Thanks for Trying, Governor
Submitted by Nancy Smith on May 4, 2017 - 4:58am
Guardians of the Glades met with Gov. Rick Scott Wednesday in Riviera Beach, specifically to thank him for his efforts to secure $200 million in state funds to speed up repair of the Herbert Hoover Dike around Lake Okeechobee.
Said Tammy Jackson-Moore of Guardians of the Glades, “We applaud Governor Scott and hope that legislators in Tallahassee will support his efforts to speed up the rehabilitation of the Herbert Hoover Dike.
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Embattled George Sheldon Likely Skedaddling Back to Florida
May 4, 2017 - 3:00am
UPDATED: Like a kid at summer camp, George Sheldon wants to come home.
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