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On the eve of legislative testimony, Gov. Rick Scott and Cabinet members joined forces Tuesday to call on lawmakers to enact significant changes to curb fraud they say is costing motorists nearly $1 billion a year in higher premiums.
The Seminole Tribe of Florida confirmed Thursday what those following the gaming debate already knew – it will fight efforts to expand non-tribal gaming outside of South Florida.
A 12th state university in Florida may be on the horizon after the Board of Governors approved a set of benchmarks Wednesday night.
Parents who want to know more about their teenage drivers may be able to pay for the privilege.
Stray animals would have to be sent to non-profit no-kill animal rescue organizations instead of euthanized by public shelters under a bill filed in the Legislature by a Republican senator.
Poor attendance at local sporting events would not allow professional franchises to black out games if the team or the league receives any money from the state under a measure filed Friday by a Tampa Bay area lawmaker.
Lawmakers sponsoring the resort casino bill have seen a growing chorus of opposition to bill, and on Thursday they defended it to a roomful of reporters, saying it would better regulate gambling and provide jobs.
A Florida lawmaker is fighting back against nationwide banks who want to charge customers monthly fees for debit card use.
Genting Malaysia and Las Vegas Sands both want to turn South Florida into a gambling hotspot with Las Vegas-style casinos and resorts.
Hundreds of participants joined Occupy groups in South Florida, specifically Fort Lauderdale and Miami, as they gathered on Saturday to be a part of the 'Occupy' movement that's continuing to spread to cities across America.
Occupy groups in South Florida, specifically Fort Lauderdale and Miami, will gather on Saturday to join the 'Occupy' movement that's continuing to spread to cities across America.
Old sparky, Florida's electric chair, was relegated to storage a few years ago after a few botched executions. But, one Florida lawmaker wants to bring back Old Sparky and firing squads to death row.
College students hoping to keep the state legislature from setting tuition rates were dealt a setback Wednesday.
Occupy groups in South Florida, specifically Fort Lauderdale and Miami, are joining the 'Occupy' movement that's spreading to cities across America.
Floridians who decided to take advantage of the sun by purchasing solar energy systems are finally getting some of their rebate from the state.
It's October 1, and once again, South Florida and taxpayers across the state get to start living the results of the Florida Legislature's busy spring season. From gun control to abortion, the law of the land has changed.
The state of Florida has moved its 2012 presidential primary to January 31. The date was made official late Friday morning.
The Florida Legislature is expected to move the state's presidential primary to the end of January in a move that would violate Republican National Committee rules.
A South Florida state senator has filed a proposal that could begin refueling abortion debates for the 2012 legislative session, and already the criticism has started from supporters of 'reproductive rights.
Giving your child a single spank doesn't qualify as domestic violence, an appellate court ruled Friday.
It's not everyday you see people in suits riding a big yellow school bus, but that was the scene in downtown Miami Thursday morning.
United States District Judge Marcia Cooke has blocked the enforcement of a new Florida law that was championed by the National Rifle Association.
Florida Governor Rick Scott isn't even through his first year in office, but an opposition candidate for the 2014 race may be getting closer to challenging Scott.
Gov. Rick Scott is hoping to cash in on the U.S. Department of Education's Race to the Top early learning challenge.
Florida's education secretary would again be elected by popular vote and not appointed by the governor, under a proposed constitutional amendment.
Hialeah police arrested a man and woman after officers said they found them with dozens of pieces of stolen mail, including credit and debit cards.
Retired Pembroke Pines Police Sgt. John Baker and his wife, Joanne, were found dead in their home on Monday morning, deputies say.
Former lawmakers and immigrant rights advocates are urging Doral to end its 287(g) agreement with ICE, citing fear among residents and impacts on local businesses.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
Several new laws are taking effect in Florida starting Oct. 1.
Hialeah police arrested a man and woman after officers said they found them with dozens of pieces of stolen mail, including credit and debit cards.
Retired Pembroke Pines Police Sgt. John Baker and his wife, Joanne, were found dead in their home on Monday morning, deputies say.
Former lawmakers and immigrant rights advocates are urging Doral to end its 287(g) agreement with ICE, citing fear among residents and impacts on local businesses.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
Several new laws are taking effect in Florida starting Oct. 1.
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has reappeared in public at a military event celebrating an army branch's anniversary.
Diario Las Américas, a Miami-based Spanish-language newspaper, reported Tuesday that Castro is seriously ill, citing a confidential source in Cuba close to his inner circle.
A sign referencing Cuba was visible in surveillance footage of a gas pump fire at a Bird Road Chevron station.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is accused of developing and directing the plot to crash hijacked airliners into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.
Many Venezuelan immigrants are shunning Florida and turning instead to communities in places like Utah.
Alex Saab, 54, was deported in May by Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez to the U.S.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge to toss their drug trafficking indictment on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.
The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Families say months without court-ordered treatment can worsen psychiatric crises behind bars.
The Democrat says rapidly advancing technology requires Congress to act before safeguards fall behind.
A former Republican Congressman turned Democrat, Jolly is running as a moderate voice, arguing that it is time for change after decades of Republican rule in Tallahassee.
Scott Singer, the former mayor of Boca Raton, discusses winning his primary and what's next in the race.
Former prosecutors question why a grand jury found $10 million misappropriated but charged no one.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.