Attorney: Gov. Scott Got 'Bad Advice' On Public Records Law
Gov. Rick Scott, a Tallahassee attorney says, was a "novice politician" who received "bad advice" that led him to ignore the state's public records law.
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Gov. Rick Scott, a Tallahassee attorney says, was a "novice politician" who received "bad advice" that led him to ignore the state's public records law.
Seven private insurers have been approved to pick up nearly half of the remaining policies held by Citizens Property Insurance Corp. which is backed by the state.
On Friday, a day before the opener of the Sky Bet Championship League, England's second-division soccer league, Fulham F.C., owned by Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid "Shad" Khan, announced that the team would be sponsored by Visit Florida.
Gov. Rick Scott's "Let's Get to Work" political committee collected $175,000 in July, bringing its overall total for the year to nearly $2.85 million, according to a newly filed finance report.
A dispute alleging Gov. Rick Scott and his staff subverted public-records laws will cost the state $700,000, according to an agreement released Friday by the governor's office.
With parts of Florida in a state of emergency due to severe weather and flooding, Attorney General Pam Bondi started a price gouging hotline for people in counties affected.
Three of 16 Planned Parenthood facilities performed procedures beyond their licensing authority, according to Florida officials.
Purchasing a lottery ticket online, or at ticket terminals, could soon be a thing.
Gov. Rick Scott ordered state health officials to inspect Planned Parenthood offices that perform abortions.
A development company that acquired the site of the former A.G. Holley state tuberculosis hospital last year in Palm Beach County wants a $1.29 million refund from the state because the property has less land than advertised.
Just six months ago, Gov. Rick Scott stood onstage outside the state Capitol basking in his hard-fought victory as he began his second term.
A new performance-funding system for state colleges was approved Thursday by the State Board of Education, the latest step in Florida officials' drive to tie money for higher education to how well institutions and their students do.
Insurers participating in Florida's new Medicaid managed care program are asking the state to increase their rates.
After getting brushed aside by Democratic Party leaders during her bid for governor last year, former state Sen. Nan Rich has received the support of U.S. Senate candidate Patrick Murphy as she tries to return to elective office.
A commission formed by Gov. Rick Scott to delve into health-care funding issues will meet Thursday in Miami and hear a presentation from Jackson Health System President and CEO Carlos Migoya and insurance officials.
Former Gov. Charlie Crist appears likely to run for a Pinellas County congressional seat in 2016, two years after losing a comeback bid for the governor's mansion.
Florida Governor Rick Scott ordered the state's National Guard recruiters to work in nearby armories, following the deadly shooting in Tennessee that killed four marines and one sailor.
Florida's jobless rate dipped two percentage points, following the national trend.
Lawyers pushing for more money for legal aid to the poor will have to look elsewhere after the Florida Supreme Court rejected a proposed dues increase for Florida Bar members.
Florida Governor Rick Scott's committee got a boost from 'the happiest place on earth.'
Oil company BP and five Gulf states, including Florida, announced an $18.7 billion settlement Thursday which resolves years of legal fighting over the environmental and economic damage done by the 2010 oil spill.
Florida's abortion waiting period remains in legal limbo.
You know what they say about the rich just keep getting richer. Gov. Rick Scott, a multi-millionaire who dipped into his own fortune to help his re-election campaign, continues to get wealthier.
A Florida judge is blocking a new state law that requires women to wait 24 hours before getting an abortion.
Beginning Wednesday, 130 new laws produced by the Legislature, and signed by Governor Rick Scott, will go into effect.
The family says they were preparing for a Christmas Eve gathering when they heard what sounded like an explosion.
First responders are urging residents to celebrate safely and avoid dangerous traditions like fireworks misuse and celebratory gunfire.
Around 7 p.m., Broward Sheriff's Office deputies were called to the crash in the 1600 block of North Federal Highway.
Norman Powell scores 25 points as the Miami Heat pull away in the second half to beat Denver.
FWC will respond to reports of aggressive coyotes, but otherwise does not relocate them
The family says they were preparing for a Christmas Eve gathering when they heard what sounded like an explosion.
First responders are urging residents to celebrate safely and avoid dangerous traditions like fireworks misuse and celebratory gunfire.
Around 7 p.m., Broward Sheriff's Office deputies were called to the crash in the 1600 block of North Federal Highway.
Norman Powell scores 25 points as the Miami Heat pull away in the second half to beat Denver.
FWC will respond to reports of aggressive coyotes, but otherwise does not relocate them
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.
The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
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.
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.
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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.
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
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.