Florida Legislature Passes School Textbook Bill
A new bill, on its way to Governor Scott, would make school districts give parents the chance to object to textbooks used in schools.
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A new bill, on its way to Governor Scott, would make school districts give parents the chance to object to textbooks used in schools.
After a sometimes-emotional debate, a divided Florida House on Wednesday gave final approval to a proposal that could lead to 75 mph speed limits on some highways.
Opponents of a measure that would allow some undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates ripped into the bill on Wednesday as the legislation was poised for passage the Senate.
Florida's GOP-dominated House approved a proposed constitutional amendment Wednesday that could give the winner of November's gubernatorial election the power to reshape the state Supreme Court.
Florida pediatricians say an expected legislative move heightens worries about what will happen to young special-needs patients as the state privatizes the Children's Medical Services program over the next three months.
Voters will get the chance to see Rick Scott face off in a televised debate against his Democratic challenger, presumably Charlie Crist and it'll air statewide on CBS4.
Lawmakers may face a late night Friday after a budget compromise was emailed Tuesday evening.
With costs of flood insurance hitting the roof, Pembroke Pines homeowner Susan Henderson will now be getting a break under her roof.
There's been a small victory of sorts for those who support in-state tuition for undocumented immigrant students.
Vacationers might be interested in visiting one of these under-the-radar national parks to get away from the large crowds and heavy traffic in the most popular parks, like Yosemite, Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon.
Early one morning last year, Mary Zielinski received a call from the VA hospital in Miami telling her that her son was dead.
Foreign laws would be prohibited in Florida courts, under a bill the Senate sent to the House on Monday.
The use of medical marijuana would be legal in Florida under a bill passed by the Senate.
The State of Florida is currently tied with four other states for having the fifth lowest high school graduation rate.
Journey deep into the wetlands, glide effortlessly across the Sawgrass River and spy on massive gators, exotic snakes and gorgeous birds. Witness the mangroves come alive under your feet as you tour one of the most active ecosystems in the United States. Welcome to the Florida Everglades, home to a variety of exciting sights and sounds.
Since David Wilkins's, DCF's former secretary, abrupt resignation last July, Esther Jacobo has been in charge. Governor Rick Scott, on Monday, will announce a new secretary for the state's child welfare agency.
Lawmakers were on the verge of a final budget deal Sunday night after agreeing on virtually all of the outstanding spending items ---putting them in striking distance of finishing the legislative session on time.
With a Tuesday deadline looming for a new state budget, Florida legislators are trading last-minute offers to come up with a final deal.
The WNBA is bringing its first preseason tournament to Florida.
The State of Florida will receive more than $70 million in grants to help the homeless.
Stonyfield is recalling a small portion its YoBaby cups. The recall is voluntary because of concerns about possible coliform bacteria contamination.
The debate over the future of state and local pensions pivoted to the Senate on Friday after the House approved a sweeping retirement bill over the objections of Democrats.
A bill that would allow Florida students seeking a college scholarship from the state to work on political campaigns and get credit for it has passed the Florida Senate.
A bill that would market Florida as a destination for medical procedures has passed the Florida Senate.
The first step toward allowing a Mexican national to get his law license despite the state Supreme Court saying he could not because he's in the U.S. unlawfully has been taken by the Florida Senate.
