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Sorry, Florida Horsemen, Your Legislature Just Threw You Away

February 10, 2016 - 7:00am

Florida horsemen are screwed. Only a miracle can save the $1.2 billion Florida horse racing industry they represent. Not a single savior emerged Tuesday.

New Hampshire Winners and Losers

February 9, 2016 - 9:45pm
Bernie Sanders, Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton

New Hampshire voters went to the polls on Tuesday to vote in the first presidential primary. The stakes were high on both sides as candidates maneuvered for position.

Florida Department of Education Works to Make FSA Problem-Free in 2016

February 9, 2016 - 8:00pm

It’s that time of the year again -- students statewide will sit for the Florida Standards Assessment test at the end of the month, and the Florida Department of Education is working to ensure this year’s tests go off without a hitch.

Lawmakers, Hands Off Florida's Not-Broke Contraband Forfeiture Act

February 9, 2016 - 8:30pm

Florida’s successful Contraband Forfeiture Act is under attack in the state Legislature -- and taxpayers have the most to lose.

Springs Funding Added to Senate's Everglades Fix

February 9, 2016 - 6:30pm

Money to restore the state's natural springs has been attached to a proposal that would direct as much as $200 million a year to South Florida water projects.

The Senate Environmental Preservation and Conservation Committee supported an amendment Tuesday that would require at least $75 million a year to be budgeted for springs preservation.

CDC Sends Zika Test Kits to Florida as Readiness Efforts Continue

February 9, 2016 - 3:00pm
Dennis Ross, Rick Scott and Kathy Castor

Members of the Florida congressional delegation continue to urge the federal government to help prepare the Sunshine State for the Zika virus even as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sent 950 Zika antibody tests to Florida. 

John Morgan Draws Fire as Florida Readies for Another Fight on Medical Marijuana

February 9, 2016 - 2:15pm

Attorney John Morgan is drawing fire as Florida gets ready for another fight over medical marijuana this election season. 

Adam Putnam on Latest USDA Forecast: 'Florida’s Citrus Industry is on a Precipice'

February 9, 2016 - 1:15pm
Adam Putnam

After the latest forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture was released on Tuesday, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam said “Florida’s citrus industry is on a precipice.”

After New Hampshire, Hillary Clinton Hopes to Hold Bernie Sanders Off in Florida

February 9, 2016 - 1:00pm
Hillary Clinton and Ron Klein

With U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., expected to defeat her in the New Hampshire primary on Tuesday night, former U.S. Sec. of State Hillary Clinton is looking ahead to Florida which holds its primary on March 15. 

Despite Foregoing Congressional Race, Andrew Gillum Wades Into State, National Issues

February 9, 2016 - 11:45am
Andrew Gillum

Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum might not be running for Congress this year but he is clearly aiming for something higher down the road. 

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