This week, U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla., showcased his support for a proposal to expand when college students can use Pell Grants.

Curbelo is playing a key role in U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik’s, R-N.Y., “Flexible Pell Grant for 21st Century Students Act” which allows college students to use Pell Grants for summer term classes instead of just fall and spring semester courses.  

Despite a similar measure going down in 2014, a new poll shows Florida voters back a state constitutional amendment expanding medical marijuana use in the Sunshine State. St. Pete Polls took a poll on behalf of Saint Petersblog which was released on Friday showing 68 percent of Florida voters back the proposed amendment while 25 percent are opposed and 7 percent are undecided. To amend the state Constitution, a proposal must get 60 percent at the ballot box. 

All through the Cold War, the Turks were among America's most reliable allies. 

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement wants more investigators to handle an increase in shooting incidents involving officers at other police agencies across the state.

The department next week will present Gov. Rick Scott and the Cabinet an outline of its budget proposals, which include requests for a boost in salaries for forensic lab technicians and for additional staff to help investigate officer-involved shootings and use-of-force cases.