January 26, 2016 - 2:00am
Senate to Match Scott's $250 Million Incentives Request
January 25, 2016 - 10:15pm
A key Senate budget chairman will recommend that Gov. Rick Scott get his wish for $250 million to recruit businesses to Florida.
Senate Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development Appropriations Chairman Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater, said Monday he will ask that the incentive money be included in his panel's proposed budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1. The subcommittee's proposal is due Thursday.
Bernie Sanders Claims First-in-Nation Major News Media Presidential Endorsement
January 25, 2016 - 6:45pm
The Nation magazine chose Monday -- the day of the CNN Democratic presidential debate -- to unveil its February edition, in which editors announced the magazine is endorsing Vermont Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders for president of the United States.
Benacquisto's Rape Kits Legislation Steamrolls Through Senate Judiciary
Submitted by Nancy Smith on January 25, 2016 - 5:41pm
Lizbeth Benacquisto's bill to standardize DNA testing procedures -- including provisions stating evidence processing in a sexual assault must begin within 30 days of a request -- rolled effortlessly through the Senate Criminal Justice Committee Monday.
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United For Care: Medical Marijuana Coming to 2016 Ballot
January 25, 2016 - 5:15pm
An amendment to legalize medical marijuana is likely to make the 2016 ballot in Florida, according to the latest petition numbers from the Florida Division of Elections.
FSU Pays $950,000 Settling Jameis Winston Lawsuit
January 25, 2016 - 4:30pm
Florida State University has agreed to pay Jameis Winston's accuser $250,000 in a nationally publicized sexual assault case, in exchange for her agreement to drop a Title IX lawsuit against the university.
First Lady Ann Scott Promotes Reading on Weeklong Literacy Tour
Submitted by Anonymous on January 25, 2016 - 2:29pm
Florida's First Lady Ann Scott will be heading around the state this week to promote literacy in the Sunshine State, according to a press release from Florida Department of Education.
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Tampa Mayor: Open Carry Dangerous for Florida Citizens, Economy
January 25, 2016 - 1:45pm
Legislation to legalize open carry in Florida may be steadily making its way through the Florida Legislature, but some of the mayors of the state’s largest cities are speaking out against the proposal, saying it would create a dangerous environment for area residents.
Silver Airways to Offer Free Florida Flights if Jeb or Marco Win Iowa Caucus
Submitted by Anonymous on January 25, 2016 - 10:11am
Fort Lauderdale-based Silver Airways is promising to give free flights in the Sunshine State if either former Gov. Jeb Bush or Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., wins the Iowa primary.
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DWS Engineered Hillary's CNN Debate Mulligan
January 25, 2016 - 4:15am
Hillary Clinton is running headlong into the same anti-establishment malaise that has plagued Jeb Bush for the last seven months -- only Democrat-style. And her Florida friend, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, is suffering right along with her.
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