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Scott, Seminoles Try to Sell Gambling Deal

February 1, 2016 - 8:30pm

Gov. Rick Scott used a joint press conference Monday with the Seminole Tribe to pitch the economic impact of a proposed $3 billion gambling agreement now in the hands of the Legislature

For Scott, the deal is all about jobs.

During an hour-long presentation by the Seminoles about expansion plans, the tribe's representatives said that more than 3,600 workers would lose their jobs if lawmakers don't sign off on the proposed gambling deal, known as a "compact."

Sanctuary Cities Bill Could Mean Big Penalties for Florida's Largest Counties

Allison Nielsen

February 1, 2016 - 7:15pm

Across the country, over 300 cities, counties and states serve as “safe houses” for undocumented immigrants. There, these places -- called “sanctuary cities” -- refuse to comply with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers which can get undocumented immigrants deported back to their home country.

Blindsiding the Public On Social Security

Allen W. Smith

February 1, 2016 - 2:30pm

There is more confusion about Social Security today than ever before. We hear contradictory claims from individuals, organizations and government, and nobody knows who to believe.

House Subcommitte Supports Bill to Fight Identity Theft in Florida Reemployment Program

Submitted by Nancy Smith on February 1, 2016 - 2:34pm

The House Economic Development and Tourism subcommittee today unanimously approved HB 1017, a bill aimed to fight fraud in Florida’s Reemployment Assistance program.

Cissy Proctor, just a month on the job as executive director of the Department of Economic Opportunity, told the subcommittee, “This measure will better protect Florida’s reemployment assistance system from fraudulent criminal activity." She said the measures in the bill will improve DEO’s detection system and help bring justice to criminals who are using stolen information to collect reemployment benefits.

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Researchers Seek Ways to Better Help Unprepared College Students

Lloyd Brown

February 1, 2016 - 11:45pm

Public schools only have one job: prepare students for college or a career.

Yet, far too many students are being shortchanged because the majority of them are not ready for college when they arrive.

Florida required unprepared students to enroll in classes intended to help them catch up with their peers – until 2014, when a new law greatly diminished the role of developmental education, sometimes called remediation.

Basically, the new law left it up to students to decide whether they take remedial classes, (which carry no college credit.)

Ron DeSantis: DOJ Needs a 'Fair and Impartial' Investigation of Hillary Clinton's Email

Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 1, 2016 - 11:40am

With the U.S. Department of Justice refusing to name a special counsel to investigate the handling of then U.S. Sec. of State Hillary Clinton using a private server for her official email, U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., called for the department to rethink its decision.

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Vern Buchanan's Proposal to Replace DD-214 With Veterans ID Card Delayed Until 2017

Kevin Derby

February 1, 2016 - 11:30am

After the Military Times reported last week that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) was delaying the launch of the Veterans ID card program, a Florida congressman wants answers.

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Stands With Bacardi, Against Obama and Castro Company on Havana Club Trademark

Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 1, 2016 - 10:43am

U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., weighed in on Friday over the Obama administration giving the Havana Club trademark license to Cubaexport, which is tied to the Castro regime, despite the objections of Bacardi, an American company.

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GOP Challengers to Gwen Graham Showcase their Conservative Credentials

Kevin Derby

February 1, 2016 - 10:30am

The two Republicans looking to topple U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham, D-Fla., in November showcased their conservative credentials as they try to flip a seat to the GOP.

Marco Rubio: Zika Virus Could Pose a Major Threat to Florida

Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 1, 2016 - 10:00am

While most of his focus is on the presidential race, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., turned his attention on Friday to the outbreak of the Zika virus and how President Barack Obama’s administration plans to handle it.

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