Scott Signs Bill To Let Children Secretly Tape Their Rapists
Florida Governor Rick Scott signed a bill that would allow children to secretly record people who rape them.
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Florida Governor Rick Scott signed a bill that would allow children to secretly record people who rape them.
Florida Governor Rick Scott asked the heads of agencies to list only what they need as the Legislature prepares for a special session to talk about the state budget.
The film and television industry in Florida wants lawmakers to take another look at a revamped production-incentives package that stalled when the House cut short the regular legislative session.
Attorneys for No. 1 NFL pick Jameis Winston said in a federal court filing that the former Florida State University quarterback did not rape a woman who is suing him and that she is motivated by greed.
Jim and his guests, State Representative Jose Olive and State Representative Shervin Jones, focus on this week's meltdown in Tallahassee, where the state legislative session came to an early close, days ahead of schedule.
The professional and political lives of Florida legislators collide at the halls of the state Capitol. And there's nothing illegal about it.
During the 2015 session the Legislature passed 227 bills. More than 1,500 bills died.
The Florida House abruptly adjourned early on Tuesday due to a budget impasse with the Senate over Medicaid expansion.
A DUI charge against former Florida State defensive back and NFL draft prospect P.J. Williams has been dropped.
The Florida Senate on Monday unanimously approved a limited exception to a law that prevents legislators from accepting gifts or other things of value from lobbyists.
It seems that Florida State University will be dealing with issues regarding their former star quarterback Jameis Winston long after he moves on to the NFL.
The "Lucky Money" jackpot rose to $550, 000 after no tickets matched all four numbers plus the Lucky Ball.
A bill that would make those who pay for prostitutes face increased penalties is headed to Florida Governor Rick Scott.
During his visit to Everglades National Park Wednesday, President Barack Obama announced the Coconut Grove cottage of famed conservationist Marjory Stoneman Douglas would be designated as a national historic landmark.
While former Florida State University quarterback Jameis Winston is planning on moving on to the NFL, he still has an issue from his time in college to deal with.
Florida's doctors and nurses are weighing in on the fight over Medicaid expansion.
The Florida House passed a bill that would make people who solicit prostitutes pay up even more.
Florida's political parties are getting millions of dollars from various corporations that have a stake in this year's legislative session.
Five generations of Philip Vinson's family have labored using tongs to pull oysters from Apalachicola Bay's shallow waters. He fears there won't be a sixth.
The Florida House and Senate are at odds over the new state budget that is vastly different on both sides.
A bill, ready for a House vote, would allow private adoption agencies to use religious and/or moral reasons to deny gay couples wanting to adopt children.
Florida Legislators are saying there is only so much money to go around and it's not enough when it comes to making a new state budget.
A newly passed bill is aiming to change the scandal-plagued Florida prison system by reducing prison beatings and deaths.
Spirits aren't high on the future of powdered alcohol being mixed in Florida.
A UCF engineering professor has been awarded a grant to conduct a study in hopes of making driving in fog safer.
Voters in both counties decide Nov. 3 whether to renew school funding with no new taxes.
After a week missing and being struck by a car, K9 Gael was treated at VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital and cleared for duty.
The crash happened near the spot of a deadly Metro bus crash in Chatsworth.
Jonathan Escobar admitted during an interview to cashing altered money orders against accounts without customers' knowledge, police say.
More than a decade after a Georgia 19-year-old was sexually assaulted and kidnapped, a Florida man is facing charges. Officials say they believe more victims are still unidentified.
Voters in both counties decide Nov. 3 whether to renew school funding with no new taxes.
After a week missing and being struck by a car, K9 Gael was treated at VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital and cleared for duty.
The crash happened near the spot of a deadly Metro bus crash in Chatsworth.
Jonathan Escobar admitted during an interview to cashing altered money orders against accounts without customers' knowledge, police say.
More than a decade after a Georgia 19-year-old was sexually assaulted and kidnapped, a Florida man is facing charges. Officials say they believe more victims are still unidentified.
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has reappeared in public at a military event celebrating an army branch's anniversary.
Diario Las Américas, a Miami-based Spanish-language newspaper, reported Tuesday that Castro is seriously ill, citing a confidential source in Cuba close to his inner circle.
A sign referencing Cuba was visible in surveillance footage of a gas pump fire at a Bird Road Chevron station.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is accused of developing and directing the plot to crash hijacked airliners into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.
Degnis Bofill, who won a 2022 Latin Grammy, is being held at the Krome Detention Center in Miami-Dade County while his asylum case is pending.
Alex Saab, 54, was deported in May by Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez to the U.S.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge to toss their drug trafficking indictment on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.
The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
A former Republican Congressman turned Democrat, Jolly is running as a moderate voice, arguing that it is time for change after decades of Republican rule in Tallahassee.
Scott Singer, the former mayor of Boca Raton, discusses winning his primary and what's next in the race.
Former prosecutors question why a grand jury found $10 million misappropriated but charged no one.
The report found taxpayer money was routed through nonprofits and into political accounts, while Attorney General James Uthmeier faces fresh criticism over his role in the transfer.
Moskowitz discusses primary win, Democratic divide.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
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.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.