State Workers Sue Over Bat Feces, Mold In Buildings
Three state workers have filed a lawsuit over over claims that they were made sick by mold, bat feces and poor air quality in a building leased to several Florida agencies.
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Three state workers have filed a lawsuit over over claims that they were made sick by mold, bat feces and poor air quality in a building leased to several Florida agencies.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has signed a new state budget and vetoed more than $256 million of spending.
Two top aides of Florida Governor Rick Scott have resigned.
Florida Governor Rick Scott is throwing his support behind GOP front-runner Donald Trump.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott plans to veto more than $256 million from a new state budget passed by legislators days ago.
The state's new $82.3 billion budget, approved by lawmakers Friday, isn't all about the big expenses of government, such as education, health care, law enforcement and transportation.
The last day of the 60-day legislative session is in full swing.
Among the more than two dozen laws Gov. Rick Scott signed on Thursday included clergy rights on same-sex marriage, boycotting anti-Israel companies and making airport travel more convenient for disabled vets.
Governor Rick Scott signed off on a bill Thursday that will lead to replacing the statue of a Confederate general at the National Statuary Hall in Washington.
Big changes could be coming to the budget in the state of Florida.
Florida lawmakers are set to approve a tax-cut package on the final day of the legislative session.
Gov. Rick Scott on Monday signed into law a measure designed to fix the state's death-penalty sentencing process after it was found unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court, but the new law will almost certainly be challenged.
Thousands of high-ranking state workers are expected to continue paying low rates for health insurance, including Gov. Rick Scott.
Florida's longtime governor is facing some difficult times in the state's capitol.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott will not endorse a presidential candidate ahead of Florida's March 15th primary.
The Florida Senate on Thursday gave final approval to a controversial bill aimed at protecting clergy members from performing same-sex marriages against their religious beliefs.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott's request for $1 billion in tax cuts has been cut down by lawmakers to $129.1 million in a revamped bill.
Responding to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year, the Florida Legislature is poised to pass a controversial bill aimed at protecting clergy members who object to performing wedding ceremonies for gay and lesbian couples.
Florida Governor Rick Scott said he wants a GOP candidate that is focused on jobs.
Calling it a "love note" to the Senate, a key House committee Monday signed off on a sweeping gambling bill that would ratify a $3 billion agreement with the Seminole Tribe and allow pari-mutuels in at least five counties to add slot machines.
Lawmakers have set their sights on trying to reduce potentially dangerous interactions between Florida black bears and humans.
Florida Governor Rick Scott says he has not interest in being a possible pick for the vice president position.
Surrounded by a group of police chiefs, Gov. Rick Scott signed into law a measure dubbed the "backyard range" bill, intended to restrict the recreational discharge of a firearm in certain residential areas.
With primaries in full swing there is speculation over who would be chosen as a candidate to run for vice president.
The Florida House on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a compromise measure designed to cure the state's death-penalty sentencing system, struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court last month as unconstitutional.
U.S. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick reiterated her innocence after a federal judge agreed to delay her arraignment until Jan. 20.
A Miami man was arrested after he was accused of breaking into an apartment and touching a man inappropriately while he slept before urinating on him, police say.
Police across South Florida will monitor and enforce the law if anyone fires a gun into the air on New Year's Eve, the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said.
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
A small twin-engine plane crashed into a Doraville homeowner's backyard on Sunday morning after experiencing engine trouble just miles from its destination, authorities said.
U.S. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick reiterated her innocence after a federal judge agreed to delay her arraignment until Jan. 20.
A Miami man was arrested after he was accused of breaking into an apartment and touching a man inappropriately while he slept before urinating on him, police say.
Police across South Florida will monitor and enforce the law if anyone fires a gun into the air on New Year's Eve, the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office said.
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
A small twin-engine plane crashed into a Doraville homeowner's backyard on Sunday morning after experiencing engine trouble just miles from its destination, authorities said.
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.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
U.S. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick reiterated her innocence after a federal judge agreed to delay her arraignment until Jan. 20.
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.