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Governor Rick Scott has been in office for little more than a month,m but at least one state legislator thinks voters should have the right to recall him, and has filed bills in the Florida House to give voters that right.
President Obama shook up South Florida leaders when his federal budget blueprint came out Monday and did not include money for a dredge project for the Port of Miami.
The Florida Senate bill that calls for the development of a merit pay system for teachers based on student achievement sailed through a Senate Budget subcommittee Tuesday.
Florida Governor Rick Scott's budget has been based on a pro-business, anti-tax platform. But, going too far in that direction carries as much risk as having too much government intervention.
President Barack Obama's new federal budget will hit poorer students face more debt or not have a chance to go to college.
Governor Rick Scott closed the door on the idea of shutting down some of Florida's state parks, but was also put on the defensive for his plans to reduce funding to water management districts.
Former Minnesota governor, and possible 2012 Republican presidential candidate, Tim Pawlenty will visit Tallahassee next Wednesday to speak with lawmakers.
A Florida House committee has approved a new unemployment compensation bill that is more business-friendly including a lower unemployment tax rate for Florida companies.
Egyptian Americans living in South Florida continue to monitor the historic events in their homeland. Many are rejoicing after president Hosni Mubarak resigned while others are concerned about an incoming leader.
As legislators begin the arduous process of dissecting Governor Rick Scott's budget, agencies like Farm Share are left wondering if they will have enough money to continue their mission.
There is a lot of buzz about Florida Senator Marco Rubio running for the White House in 2012, but the senator denied the claim and says he will not run for office.
Soon after the a shirtless photo of Congressman Christopher Lee was posted on Gawker.com the story became viral... quick, but a UM professor says the viral nature of such a story is not uncommon.
In a subdued and mostly empty committee room a Senate committee gave the first up vote Thursday to a new bill setting out how teachers would be paid.
Florida International University banned tobacco on its campuses last month. No more cigarette smoke. But could gun smoke be in the future?
The largest annual gathering of conservatives is underway in Washington, DC this week and it will feature a keynote speech from a new South Florida congressman.
