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Florida legislators will return to Tallahassee to adopt a new congressional map.
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Florida legislators will return to Tallahassee to adopt a new congressional map.
One day after the 1st District Court of Appeal ruled documents obtained from a Republican consultant must remain confidential, lawyers are asking the state Supreme Court to release them.
Children's issues were in the spotlight during the 2014 legislative session, frequently contentious and ultimately a very mixed bag.
Lawmakers passed an election-year budget of $77.1 billion --- the largest state spending plan in history --- before closing out the 2014 legislative session and heading home to campaign.
A bill that would allow Florida students seeking a college scholarship from the state to work on political campaigns and get credit for it has passed the Florida Senate.
Lawmakers began meeting as joint House and Senate negotiating committees late Monday, starting a weeklong sprint to craft a final spending plan for the budget year that begins July 1.
The House approved a $4.8 million proposal on Wednesday that lawmakers hope will prevent snafus like the months-long headaches brought on by the rollout of Florida's new $63 million jobless website.
The creation of an information technology department for state government might or might not save Florida money.
Tax cuts, stiffer sex offender laws, expanding school vouchers and, as always, the state budget will be among the issues Florida legislators will consider over their annual 60-day session.
Two Florida lawmakers are gearing up to make drivers with a "need to speed" very happy motorists.
Florida has played a major role in the United States' space program for decades, but with private ventures ready to take people to space, other states are vying to attract space companies.
Florida lawmakers sent a bill to Governor Rick Scott's desk Monday that would prohibit a convicted rapist from having any custody rights if the rape results in a child.
The decision about a bill which will potentially overhaul of Citizens Property Insurance Corp is headed for final vote in the Senate and it could drastically determine how much you pay for your homeowners insurance.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott thinks Florida's teachers are underpaid, so he is asking state lawmakers to put aside money in the coming year to give them pay raises.
University presidents have made a pitch to legislators in Tallahassee: add $118 million in state funding and they will not raise tuition.
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.
As we approach the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew, more and more homeowners are finding it impossible to find affordable insurance for their homes or condos.
In a late night special session held Friday, lawmakers finally came to a conclusion on personal injury protection (PIP).
Florida lawmakers will meet next week to decide whether to change the date of the August primary election again.
With Florida atop or near atop the list of foreclosure-ridden states, lawmakers on Thursday began looking again at ways to speed up the handling of foreclosure cases that now can take two years or more to wind their way through the courts.
Florida courts are under increasing pressure to make do with less even as numerous foreclosure and criminal cases continue to flood the judicial system daily.
Waters around South Florida will remain untouched by oil drills – at least this legislative season, said Senate President Mike Haridopolos.
Lawmakers in a Miami-Dade delegation full of political rookies vowed unity during this year's legislative session. And they kept their promise, for the most part, in a year when distinct personalities emerged in the crop of new faces, along with victories along the way.
Florida's automobile insurance rates are among the highest in the nation and experts say fraudulent claims drive up the price hurting everyone's pocketbooks.
Politicians aren't all business all the time and occasionally have a tendency of letting that show.
Charles Larocco, 67, chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, is Donald Trump's new pick to serve as U.S. attorney general.
Allison Seecoomore was making a routine gas stop when she noticed Luis Sanchez Mendia "didn't seem like himself."
Police are investigating a shooting that injured three people Thursday night in Northwest Miami-Dade.
Charles Larocco, 67, chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, is Donald Trump's new pick to serve as U.S. attorney general.
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.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, is Donald Trump's new pick to serve as U.S. attorney general.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
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.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
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.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
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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
Brittany Brave knows one thing for certain: When she takes the stage, a Miami joke is inevitable.
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.