Legislature Set To Allow Major Campaign Finance Changes
The Florida House of Representatives is poised to pass a major measure that would allow for an increase in contribution limits for campaigns.
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The Florida House of Representatives is poised to pass a major measure that would allow for an increase in contribution limits for campaigns.
In the wake of a scandal which prompted the resignation ofthe state's lieutenant governor, the House is moving full steam ahead on a measure which would ban internet cafes and adult arcades.
A Florida House committee approved a bill Thursday that would prevent local governments and voters from setting local minimum wages, setting policies on items like earned sick leave, and bar preference for local government contracts based on wages or compensation.
Could drones soon be patrolling the skies over the Sunshine State. A bill that would allow law enforcement to use the unmanned aircraft under narrow guidelines is moving quickly through the Florida House on Thursday.
In an attempt to remedy the voting problems that plagued the state in 2012, the Florida House passed an elections overhaul bill by an overwhelming margin Tuesday.
Governor Rick Scott went before a joint legislative session for the third time in office to deliver the State of the State address with what he described as one simple message, "it's working."
In the 2000 presidential recount, Florida was the poster child for bad elections. Twelve years later, the state was once again used as an example as how not to run an election.
One of the best things about buying products online is the lack of sales tax if it isn't sold in the state.
Gov. Rick Scott showed Floridians how much he earns a year -a whopping $0.12. That's right, Floridians will finally get a chance on their own to find out how much people are getting paid to work for the Florida Legislature.
As Gov. Rick Scott and state lawmakers get ready to decide whether to extend health insurance to nearly 1 million Floridians as part of the federal health care overhaul, they may want to consider what a great deal they get on insurance for their families.
The new leaders of the Florida House and Senate have convened both houses for a one-day reorganization session in the wake of the most recent election.
Florida's House of Representatives welcomed Rep. Steve Precourt, an Orlando Republican, as the Florida House's new majority leader.
Eleven separate ethics charges were filed by the state of Florida against Republican U.S. Representative David Rivera Wednesday morning, according to CBS4 news partner the Miami Herald.
Mark Sorensen, former State Representative, Mayor of the Florida Keys and long time Monroe County Commissioner, died with his family by his side Friday, He was 77 years old.
A circuit judge in Tallahassee will hold a hearing Wednesday on a challenge to the Legislature's congressional redistricting plan.
A redrawn Florida Senate re-districting map is being sent to the state's highest court.
A revised redistricting map created by the Florida Senate during a special session goes to the Florida House on Tuesday.
State Senators are back at work in a special session trying to come up with a way to fix their redistricting map so it meets the approval of Florida's Supreme Court which threw out their first version.
Five days after wrapping up their second session, lawmakers are back in Tallahassee to take a second shot a legislative redistricting.
Now that the second legislative session of the year has come and gone, Gov. Rick Scott said he's happy with the results.
A measure which would have sped up the foreclosure process floundered in the Florida legislature before lawmakers called it quits this past week.
A bill to make it easier for less regulated surplus lines insurers to take policies out of Citizens Property Insurance Corp. died during the session's final week.
In a late night special session held Friday, lawmakers finally came to a conclusion on personal injury protection (PIP).
After 60 days of endless meetings and decision making, the 2012 Florida legislative session is finally coming to a close.
Gunfire broke out in the area of NW 16th Avenue and 59th Street in Brownsville.
President-elect Donald Trump endorses the state official for Northwest Florida congressional sea.t
Abrahan Dejesus Mavo-Bracho was arrested after theft of $1,100 in Nike merchandise, officer shoved.
On Thanksgiving 1999, Elian Gonzalez was found on an inner tube floating in the Atlantic Ocean near Dania Beach.
Susan and Charlie Jones donate items to Ben Johnson and his 10-year-old son Charlie.
Gunfire broke out in the area of NW 16th Avenue and 59th Street in Brownsville.
President-elect Donald Trump endorses the state official for Northwest Florida congressional sea.t
Abrahan Dejesus Mavo-Bracho was arrested after theft of $1,100 in Nike merchandise, officer shoved.
They say the best journey takes you home. I couldn't agree more.
While I wasn't born or raised in South Florida, the area still holds a special place in my heart.
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.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
Helene ransacked western North Carolina on Sept. 27, leaving a path of devastation, death and an economic calamity from which the state will need years to recover.
Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster said that Russia and Ukraine are both incentivized to make "as many gains on the battlefield as they can before the new Trump administration comes in."
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth said that Pete Hegseth is "flat-out wrong" in his view that women should not serve in the military in combat roles.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Jim devotes the entire half hour to an interview with Miami State Representative Danny Perez who was sworn in this week as the Speaker of the Florida House.
Jim devotes the entire half hour to an interview with Miami State Representative Danny Perez who was sworn in this week as the Speaker of the Florida House.
As the nation prepares for a Trump presidency in which Republicans control both the House and the Senate, Jim interviews leaders on both sides of the political landscape.
Jim interviews Rosanna "Rosie" Cordero-Stutz who was elected this week as the sheriff of Miami-Dade; and Jim talks to the executive director of the Florida Women's Freedom Coalition about what's next for abortion in Florida.
Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
His stance conflicts with advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dental Association.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted."
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.