Gov. Scott Budget To Face Legislative Squeeze
When Gov. Rick Scott unveils his proposed state budget to a room full of reporters and editors Tuesday morning in Tallahassee, the plan likely will include few new blockbuster programs.
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When Gov. Rick Scott unveils his proposed state budget to a room full of reporters and editors Tuesday morning in Tallahassee, the plan likely will include few new blockbuster programs.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is proposing to spend $45 million to boost salaries of corrections and probation workers.
Cuban business leaders toured Port Everglades Thursday and met with port officials but were unable to complete the highlight of it - a cooperation pact.
Gov. Rick Scott's political organization tried to send a shot across the House bow this week.
The state university system is advancing $125 million in proposed construction and maintenance work.
Gov. Rick Scott is using Twitter to threaten funding cuts for port operators that do business with Cuba, as legal cargo arrived Wednesday at Port Everglades from the island nation.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott hits the road Wednesday to tout a multi-million tax cut package he plans to ask the Republican-controlled state legislature to approve.
Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday called for eliminating key regulations about building health-care facilities and opening trauma centers.
A new year brings a lot of new tasks for politicians in Florida's capital to discuss.
A bit of a surprise out of a Jacksonville court on Monday.
Gov. Rick Scott is rounding up businesspeople and educators for a jobs "summit" next month.
The Florida Chamber of Commerce offered support for Gov. Rick Scott's controversial proposal to set aside $85 million for incentives next year.
Nearly one week since the deadly shooting at the airport, the discussion over security and the fallout from the violence continues.
Florida's tourism agency is paying its outgoing president and CEO $73,000 amid a controversial deal with rapper Pitbull that prompted a shakeup.
Governor Rick Scott has an ambitious legislative agenda to cap student fees, eliminate sales taxes on textbook purchases and extend the Bright Futures scholarships to summer classes.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott says "the citizens of Florida won't tolerate senseless acts of evil."
Gov. Rick Scott made several stops across the state on Thursday to tout his request of nearly $6 million to bolster anti-terrorism squads across Florida.
State corrections officials have adopted a new lethal-injection procedure.
The Florida Supreme Court rescinded an order Wednesday that would have barred prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in capital cases.
In the wake of last year's massacre at the Pulse night club in Orlando in which 49 people were killed, Governor Rick Scott wants to boost the number of state agents dedicated to counterterrorism efforts.
A potential fight at the state Supreme Court about Florida Power & Light's proposal to build two nuclear reactors in Miami-Dade County focuses on whether the utility could be required to bury dozens of miles of transmission lines underground, according to an initial brief.
Florida Governor Rick Scott sent a letter to Cuba's president urging him to bring freedom and democracy to the island.
Gov. Rick Scott on Friday requested the resignation of the state's tourism-marketing leader amid a controversy over an expired $1 million contract with a Miami hip-hop artist whom the governor praised for his "devotion to our great state."
For the first time since taking office in 2011, Governor Rick Scott has picked a new Supreme Court justice.
Preliminary forecasts show Florida's economy is growing, but probably not enough to solve the state's looming budget constraints.
The highway will be closed from 10 p.m. Tuesday to 5:30 a.m. Wednesday at Northwest 17th Avenue.
It can't end soon enough for storm-weary Floridians after three hurricanes - Debby, Helene and Milton.
Tyreek Hill was cited for careless driving and a seatbelt violation hours before the home opener at Hard Rock Stadium.
Davie Fire Rescue said they received a call about the fire and possible entrapment just after 6 a.m.
Afternoon high temperatures will climb a degree or two each day this week.
The highway will be closed from 10 p.m. Tuesday to 5:30 a.m. Wednesday at Northwest 17th Avenue.
It can't end soon enough for storm-weary Floridians after three hurricanes - Debby, Helene and Milton.
Tyreek Hill was cited for careless driving and a seatbelt violation hours before the home opener at Hard Rock Stadium.
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.