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Charter School Fight Intensifies at Capitol

Brandon Larrabee News Service of Florida

February 17, 2016 - 8:15pm

The legislative battle over charter schools kicked into high gear Wednesday, as measures dealing with educational choice advanced in the House and the League of Women Voters hammered a constitutional amendment that could increase the number of charters in Florida.

Of several education bills that landed on the House floor Wednesday, some of the sharpest debate centered on legislation (HB 7029) that would tighten accountability for charter schools in exchange for relaxing some limits on how often high-performing charter providers can open new facilities.

Diaz de la Portilla: Open Carry is Dead for 2016 Session

Allison Nielsen

February 17, 2016 - 6:00pm

Rest in peace. Open carry is officially dead in Florida -- at least for now.

Rick Scott Heads to Naples for Job Announcement

Submitted by Anonymous on February 17, 2016 - 5:23pm

Gov. Rick Scott will be headed to Naples Thursday for a jobs announcement, according to a press release from the governor's office.

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Balance Billing Legislation Heads to House Floor for Vote

Allison Nielsen

February 17, 2016 - 4:15pm

The Florida House of Representatives will take up a proposal to ban balance billing in the Sunshine State after a House committee approved the measure -- its last stop before the House floor -- Wednesday.

Nikki Haley Endorses Marco Rubio in South Carolina

Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 17, 2016 - 2:10pm

With the South Carolina primary looming on Saturday, news broke of a major endorsement on Wednesday as Gov. Nikki Haley, R-SC, is backing U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.

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Ted Yoho, Patrick Murphy Press VA for More Access to Help Constituent Claims

Kevin Derby

February 17, 2016 - 12:45pm

Two members of the Florida congressional delegation rounded up more than 70 congressional representatives urging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) increase access as congressional staffers want to help clear the VA’s backlog.

Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio Tear Into Each Other in South Carolina

Kevin Derby

February 17, 2016 - 12:00pm

Trying to catch businessman Donald Trump before Saturday’s South Carolina primary, two U.S. senators running for the Republican presidential nomination--Ted Cruz of Texas and Marco Rubio of Florida--are increasingly attacking each other.

Carlos Lopez-Cantera Showcases Grassroots Support

Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 17, 2016 - 10:31am

Continuing his bid for the Republican nomination in this year’s U.S. Senate race, Lt. Gov. Carlos Lopez-Cantera announced the support of more than 200 grassroots supporters on Wednesday.

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Conservative Pat Mooney Jumps in GOP Primary to Replace Ron DeSantis

Kevin Derby

February 17, 2016 - 9:45am

Conservative leader Pat Mooney is running for Congress, joining a crowded Republican primary in Northeast Florida.

Dennis Ross Takes Aim at Obama's Handling of ISIS

Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 17, 2016 - 8:33am

U.S. Rep. Dennis Ross, R-Fla., part of the congressional leadership as senior deputy majority whip, tore into President Barack Obama on Tuesday, insisting the White House had not released a plan to defeat Islamic State (ISIS) terrorism despite Congress passing the National Defense Authorization Act which required just that.

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