Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday Passes Fla. House
Despite tight budget times, back-to-school shoppers will get a three-day sales tax reprieve this year.
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Despite tight budget times, back-to-school shoppers will get a three-day sales tax reprieve this year.
In an effort to reduce the number of road rage incidents across the state, the Florida Senate has passed a bill which requires drivers in the far left lane of a multiple lane road to move to the right to let faster vehicles pass them.
A Florida Senator who sponsored a bill aimed at loosening the state's class size limits said he's made some concessions and is open to more discussion on it.
Another rewrite of the state's property insurance law is headed to the Senate floor, over continued opposition from consumer advocates.
A bill paving the way for up to five "destination resort" casinos to open in Florida finally passed the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee on Tuesday.
A bill easing the penalties for "sexting" unanimously passed the Senate Communications, Energy and Public Utilities Committee on Monday, leaving it with just one stop to go.
Broward County School Board members have been under lot of fire lately. A state Grand Jury report blasted them for incompetence and cronyism. Their Superintendent said he was leaving. And now, a state lawmaker wants to cut their pay from $39 thousand a year to just $100 per meeting.
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio might have kept a low profile at first. But that's beginning to change after the senator registered opposition to raising the federal debt ceiling and called on lawmakers to authorize force to capture the Libyan leader.
Sunpass users who are used to getting a toll discount may lose that discount after a measure that would end the SunPass toll discount cleared the Senate Budget committee.
Five years after a controversial pilot program began in Broward and Duval counties, the Florida House on Thursday approved a statewide proposal to shift Medicaid beneficiaries into managed-care plans.
A crowd of a hundred of so parents, teachers, and students showed up at Coral Park High School in West Miami-Dade as part of a larger protest against proposed cuts in public school funding.
A proposal targeting Citizens Property Insurance Corporation has passed its first Florida Senate hurdle. The bill would raise premiums and limit the types of policies the state-run insurer can issue.
A Florida Senate committee has approved a controversial proposal which would shift the delivery of most Medicaid services to private companies.
If teachers are being graded for their student's performance, is it only fair that parents also be held accountable for how well-prepared the student is?
Medicaid services in the state of Florida takes center stage in Tallahassee Tuesday. The Florida House is beginning floor action on legislation that would shift delivery of Medicaid services largely to private companies.
A bill that would allow high-performing charter schools to more easily expand enrollment, add new grades, and receive a longer 15-year charter was approved by its first committee stop.
Senate budget-writers unveiled a spending plan late Monday that was $3.3 billion higher than its House counterpart, giving the clearest indicator yet of how far apart the chambers stand as the midpoint of the session nears.
What critics are calling a union-busting bill has passed the vote in the Florida House.
Gov. Rick Scott should release $35 million in federal stimulus money set aside by lawmakers for Jackson Memorial Hospital, according to a letter written to the governor by Senate President Mike Haridopolos.
Teachers, parents and students across South Florida and the state will gather in Tallahassee Thursday to try to persuade legislators to restore previous cuts to education and make provisions for a stable source of funding.
Gov. Rick Scott signed the teacher merit pay bill on Thursday in Jacksonville, his first signed legislation since becoming Governor.
State workers will now have to submit to random drug testing under a new executive order signed by Governor Rick Scott on Wednesday.
A group of Broward County school representatives traveled to Tallahassee Wednesday morning to voice their opinion on the state's budget battle.
Students in public schools rated "D" or "F" would be able to transfer to a better-rated public school in their district or any other district in the state under a bill approved unanimously by the House K-20 Innovation Committee on Tuesday.
As the Legislature considers several bills that would alter or even expand gambling in Florida, the chairman of a key House panel said Tuesday the states need to acknowledge its status as a gaming state and find a more effective way to regulate the industry.
Police say the mother turned herself in as investigators continue examining inconsistencies in her statements and the child's grandmother calls for upgraded charges against the boyfriend.
Police say they encountered a man in crisis before the shooting, as neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots and investigators worked late into the night.
Because of dwindling enrollment, which has created a major budget shortfall, he says he needs to cut $100 million.
A Florida man faces dozens of child pornography charges following an investigation that began with a referral from law enforcement officials in California, authorities said on Friday.
Authorities say the suspect targeted vulnerable immigrant families with false promises of legal help; police believe more victims may come forward.
Police say the mother turned herself in as investigators continue examining inconsistencies in her statements and the child's grandmother calls for upgraded charges against the boyfriend.
Police say they encountered a man in crisis before the shooting, as neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots and investigators worked late into the night.
Because of dwindling enrollment, which has created a major budget shortfall, he says he needs to cut $100 million.
A Florida man faces dozens of child pornography charges following an investigation that began with a referral from law enforcement officials in California, authorities said on Friday.
Authorities say the suspect targeted vulnerable immigrant families with false promises of legal help; police believe more victims may come forward.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
The Treasury Department announced it's sanctioning nine vessels that transport Iranian oil, as well as the ships' owners.
President Trump said Thursday that Canada is no longer invited to join his international Board of Peace, following days of tension between the president and the U.S.'s northern neighbor.
One year after President Trump announced it, the U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Infectious disease experts call the decision "scientifically reckless."
A year ago, a law that effectively banned TikTok in the U.S. went into effect, though President Trump has not enforced it.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.