Gov. Scott Unveils $77 Billion State Budget Proposal
Nearly $700 million in tax cuts are included in Governor Rick Scott's $77 billion budget in the coming year.
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Nearly $700 million in tax cuts are included in Governor Rick Scott's $77 billion budget in the coming year.
The governor made an announcement Tuesday that, if passed, could be great news for Florida's famed River of Grass.
Florida appears ready to approve multi-million dollar deals to help several of the state's high profile professional sports teams, but state officials now say they will not decide which team deserves the money.
Less than three months after Florida voters narrowly rejected a plan to legalize medical marijuana, a Republican senator Monday filed a bill that would allow patients to get pot if they suffer from diseases such as cancer, AIDS, epilepsy or multiple sclerosis.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is trying to do more to serve those who risked their lives for our freedom.
A construction firm official and attorney has been chosen for a spot on the State Board of Education by Gov. Rick Scott.
Gov. Rick Scott contends that the former Florida Department of Law Enforcement commissioner "resigned" on his own terms – and he is sticking to it.
Gov. Rick Scott continued Thursday to roll out his budget proposal for the coming year, pitching a nearly $65 million plan to reduce the cost of college by repealing the sales tax on textbooks and extending Bright Futures scholarships to cover summer courses.
Florida Governor Rick Scott said he plans to respond to allegations against his administration brought on by the state's former top cop.
Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam and state Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater said Thursday they're open to discussing at the next Cabinet meeting the need for an investigation into the departure of Florida's top law-enforcement official.
Students earning a college education may soon get a cost break as the state's governor is asking to stop taxing college textbooks.
The abrupt ousting of the head of Florida's law enforcement agency may spark a major shakeup in how top officials are hired.
When he unveils a budget proposal in the coming weeks, Governor Rick Scott will seek to bolster what has become known in the education world as "STEM" --- science, technology, engineering and math.
Florida's new prison chief is asking for more money and more oversight. All this two weeks after taking the helm of Florida Department of Corrections.
Governor Rick Scott plans to call on legislators to cut half a billion dollars in state taxes charged on cable television, cellphones and traditional phone lines.
In an unexpected move, the Republican Party of Florida's executive committee voted to unseat the current chairwoman who had Florida Governor Rick Scott's support and put another in the top spot.
The ringleader of a 1993 home-invasion robbery that ended with the murder of a Pensacola banker and the rape of the banker's wife, was executed by the state on Thursday.
As questions remain about why Governor Rick Scott shook up the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, a new department leader was voted in on Tuesday.
Now that election season is over, Florida's two main political parties are seeing a lot less money coming in.
Governor Rick Scott is standing behind a campaign promise to boost spending on public schools.
Nearly $850, 000 was raised to pay for the inauguration of Florida Governor Rick Scott, according to Florida Republicans.
Florida drivers won't have to fear highway speeding cameras any time soon, at least not while Jeff Brandes is the Senate Transportation chairman.
Overall contributions to Gov. Rick Scott's inauguration festivities reached nearly a million dollars, and on Friday the Republican Party released names of four additional donors that helped make it happen.
For several years, Florida's political leaders, including Gov. Rick Scott, have touted across the state that their public schools were among the nation's best.
Former Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi filed a second lawsuit on Tuesday in an effort to get his old job back.
As South Florida braces for a rare cold snap, community groups are stepping up efforts to help those living without a reliable shelter.
Malik Reneau scored 28 points and made all 10 of his free throws as Miami erased a 10-point halftime deficit and defeated Pittsburgh 76-69 on Tuesday night in an Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams.
The body has not yet been identified, Texas officials said at a Tuesday news conference.
A man is in custody after Homestead police say he went on the attack, destroying property in the nude.
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
As South Florida braces for a rare cold snap, community groups are stepping up efforts to help those living without a reliable shelter.
Malik Reneau scored 28 points and made all 10 of his free throws as Miami erased a 10-point halftime deficit and defeated Pittsburgh 76-69 on Tuesday night in an Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams.
The body has not yet been identified, Texas officials said at a Tuesday news conference.
A man is in custody after Homestead police say he went on the attack, destroying property in the nude.
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
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.
A court order suggests the Trump administration pushed to prosecute Kilmar Abrego Garcia only after he challenged his deportation, with one top DOJ official calling it a "top priority."
The minutes released Tuesday indicate that some Fed officials who supported the rate cut had reservations.
U.S. District Court Judge Vince Chhabria said in an order Monday the Department of Homeland Security can receive biographical, contact and location information from the Medicaid program.
The Kennedy Center board, whose members were appointed by President Trump, voted earlier this month to add his name to the building.
The removal by a U.S. military cemetery in the Netherlands of two displays recognizing Black troops who fought in World War II has spurred anger there.
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.