Exception To Lobbyist 'Gift Ban' Gets OK
The Florida Senate on Monday unanimously approved a limited exception to a law that prevents legislators from accepting gifts or other things of value from lobbyists.
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The Florida Senate on Monday unanimously approved a limited exception to a law that prevents legislators from accepting gifts or other things of value from lobbyists.
Proposals to create new insurance requirements for app-based transportation services like Uber and Lyft appear to be idling as the legislative session nears the end.
As the state tries to reduce dangerous interactions between bears and humans, lawmakers have given final approval to a bill that would change the penalties for feeding wildlife.
A year and a half ago, Officer Mario Gutierrez, while on routine patrol, was nearly stabbed to death by a suspect who had set fire to a gasoline station.
Argument between a Margate husband and wife ended with gunfire and handcuffs.
Police in the Keys arrested a 30-year-old man Sunday for entering an elderly man's sailboat, refusing to leave, and then falling asleep on the victim's couch.
After the House overwhelmingly approved a plan to revamp the state's alimony laws, the debate will go across the Capitol to the Senate.
Ever wondered whether your dwelling will be affected by rising sea levels? Florida International University developed a web app to help residents visualize the possible impact of rising seas on South Florida neighborhoods.
If you see an alligator in the wild, don't feed it. It's not only good advice, it's also the law.
It's a first for a major restaurant chain. Chipotle says it it now GMO-free.
Boating is a popular past time in South Florida, and with the summer season around the bend, officials have set up an SMS alert system to help plan for a safe day on the water.
Health care for children is evolving with a growing number of pediatricians pairing up with mental health professionals. They are working out of the same offices and using something call 'integrated care' to help treat children for everything from a cold to ADD to depression.
A man was taken into custody after he reportedly tried to sexually assault a woman in front of her apartment building.
While south Florida may be most famous for its winter season, there's still plenty to do when most snowbirds have flown home. This spring proves this point with an assortment of festival offerings from the southernmost areas of Miami-Dade to Deerfield Beach. The festivals highlight the best of south Florida in food, art, music and wine. The lineup of events include jazz performances, poetry events, world-class dance, an arts festival, and food and wine festival welcoming the entire family.
The family of a Hollywood man killed in a hit and run crash held a vigil Sunday night.
