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After first delaying a decision on whether or not to allow guns to be carried on campuses, the GOP led Florida Senate has shelved the provision of letting gun owners open carry their weapons on college campuses in the Sunshine State.
Children's advocates say kids in Florida won't have a prayer if Governor Scott's proposed massive cuts to DCF are approved.
After traveling more than eight hours by bus to make their cause heard, a group from Miami demonstrated in Tallahassee on Wednesday urging law makers not to cut unemployment benefits.
The Florida Cabinet on Wednesday approved rule changes to assist Florida Keys officials in updating storm and wastewater systems.
The Florida Senate has agreed on a proposed constitutional amendment that would guarantee Florida residents the right not to purchase health insurance, in contradiction of a new federal law that requires it.
The Florida Senate will bring to the floor Wednesday a highly controversial proposal that would change the way teachers are paid.
Voters in Miramar who went to the polls Tuesday, or voted in absentia, decided that Lori Moseley should keep her job as Mayor.
The White House has informed U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson that it will appeal the judge's ruling striking down the health care overhaul.
Tuesday may become known as the beginning of the protests. Thirty-two of them were held across Florida Tuesday, including downtown Miami and Fort Lauderdale, as the Florida legislature began its session.
Florida Governor delivered his first State of the State speech Tuesday night amidst a growing concern over the depth of cuts and the path Florida will chart in the next few years.
Six months ago, the Florida Supreme Court removed a proposed constitutional amendment that sought to opt-out of the federal health care overhaul. Tuesday, a similar measure was proposed by Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos.
Florida lawmakers are pushing tort reform front and center as they consider a proposal that would shield hospitals from malpractice lawsuits if they contract with doctors who end up harming patients.
Speeches, protests, ceremony and plenty of demonstrations marked the start of the 2011 Florida 2011 legislative session.
Miami-Dade voters are making their voices heard in the recall election for Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez and County Commissioner Natacha Seijas.
Voters in eight Broward County municipalities are going to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots on a number of local issues.
