FSU, UF Tuition Bill Headed To Gov. Scott
A bill that would allow Florida State University and the University of Florida raise tuition above the current 15 percent a year cap is on its way to Gov. Rick Scott's desk for his signature.
A bill that would allow Florida State University and the University of Florida raise tuition above the current 15 percent a year cap is on its way to Gov. Rick Scott's desk for his signature.
An education bill which Democrats view as a giveaway to the charter school industry at the expense of public schools is one vote away from being killed in the Florida Senate.
With less than two days to go before the end of the legislative session in Tallahassee, the prospect of achieving 'personal injury protection' (PIP) reform doesn't seem to be in the cards.
Time is running out for the Florida House and Senate to come up with a workable solution to personal injury protection (PIP) reform before Friday's adjournment.
A measure which would increase charges in "video voyeurism" crimes could be voted on in the Florida House before the session ends on Friday.
A bill that would allow elementary school children to enter the digital age is now on its way to the Florida Senate after it received overwhelming approval in the House.
The Florida Legislature is scheduled to end its regular session this week. Say amen.
It's just about $70 Billion, and you'll pay for most of it. It's Florida's new budget, and the number was set Monday afternoon after leaders in the Florida House and Senate finally came to terms on their biggest job of the session.
If you're on Medicaid and you get sick too many times in a month and need to see a doctor, you may be out of luck.
The Florida House has approved a controversial Charter School bill after stripping a provision that would have raided the building funds of school districts to help par for charter school expansion, a move superintendents called a potential disaster.
Visible scars are etched into Melissa Moreira's face. Scars that are a constant reminder of the day she was attacked by a pit bull in the drive way of her home in 1989.
Students who wish to deliver "inspirational messages" at school events may soon be able to do so. On Thursday the Florida House approved SB 98 on nearly a partly line vote which now sends it to Gov. Rick Scott's desk for approval.
By an overwhelming vote, the Florida House passed a measure Thursday which would ban so called 'internet café games'.
The Florida House has passed a measure which would overturn Miami-Dade's wage theft ordinance.
Following the lead of the State Senate, the Florida House has passed a hotly-contested measure aimed at speeding the state's mortgage foreclosure process.
A bill that would give teens given life terms in prison a second chance for sentencing has passed in the Florida House.
Legislative bills which would permit some advertising on the sides of school buses and require online posting of legal notices have been approved by the Florida House.
Florida is taking stricter action against one of the most demeaning crimes an individual can commit against another: human trafficking.
The Florida House has signed off a bill which revises the state's law on designer drugs commonly referred to as "bath salts."
A Republican-backed bill that would have given charter schools a guaranteed share of public school tax dollars has died in a House appropriations subcommittee.
A bill which would increase charges against so called 'video voyeurs' will now go to the state House after it received unanimous approval in the Senate.
Several changes have been made to a bill inspired by the death of 2-year old Caylee Anthony as it moves through the Florida House.
The Florida House of Representatives has given tentative approval to the state's more than $65 billion budget.
The Florida Democratic Party is about to answer the question what happens when you throw a "legislative appreciation party" and no legislators show up.
The destination casinos bill making its way through the Florida House died Friday after the House Business & Consumer Affairs Committee that was hearing the bill continued it until the next legislative session in 2013.
Four other men were injured in the explosion.
Oakland Park Fire Rescue transported the woman to a local hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported the gunshot victim to HCA Florida Kendall in stable condition.
With nine days until Election Day, Puerto Rico has been thrust into the spotlight by both campaigns.
Colorado has seemingly eliminated one ingredient in the McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburger E. coli outbreak as a cause for death and dozens of illness.
Four other men were injured in the explosion.
Oakland Park Fire Rescue transported the woman to a local hospital with non life-threatening injuries.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported the gunshot victim to HCA Florida Kendall in stable condition.
With nine days until Election Day, Puerto Rico has been thrust into the spotlight by both campaigns.
Colorado has seemingly eliminated one ingredient in the McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburger E. coli outbreak as a cause for death and dozens of illness.
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.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
With nine days until Election Day, Puerto Rico has been thrust into the spotlight by both campaigns.
Thousands descended on Madison Square Garden on Sunday for former President Donald Trump's campaign rally.
Sunday marks the first time the DNC is projecting counterprogramming onto a building while Trump will be inside it, but it's far from the first time Democrats have deployed the technique.
Sen. JD Vance, the Republican candidate for vice president, noted that his wife, Usha, is his "top adviser," and outlined his pitch to women voters.
In an interview with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan, Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance of Ohio dismisses Russia's latest efforts to interfere with U.S. elections.
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
Republican Rosanna Cordero-Stutz and Democrat James Reyes faced off for a debate as Miami-Dade's sheriff.
Jim DeFede spoke to women who were not allowed to have an abortion in Florida.
Jim goes one-on-one with Dr. Grazie Christie, a radiologist who is opposed to Amendment 4 on the right to abortion.
Colorado has seemingly eliminated one ingredient in the McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburger E. coli outbreak as a cause for death and dozens of illness.
A notice to Costco customers urges them not to consume some packages of salmon over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
The EPA has finalized stricter rules meant to limit the exposure of children to lead paint.
McDonald's said it believes onions may be to blame for the deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder.
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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.
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The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.
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