Florida Poised To Approve A Nearly $82.3 Billion Budget
Big changes could be coming to the budget in the state of Florida.
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Big changes could be coming to the budget in the state of Florida.
Florida lawmakers are set to approve a tax-cut package on the final day of the legislative session.
Gov. Rick Scott on Monday signed into law a measure designed to fix the state's death-penalty sentencing process after it was found unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court, but the new law will almost certainly be challenged.
Thousands of high-ranking state workers are expected to continue paying low rates for health insurance, including Gov. Rick Scott.
Florida's longtime governor is facing some difficult times in the state's capitol.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott will not endorse a presidential candidate ahead of Florida's March 15th primary.
The Florida Senate on Thursday gave final approval to a controversial bill aimed at protecting clergy members from performing same-sex marriages against their religious beliefs.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott's request for $1 billion in tax cuts has been cut down by lawmakers to $129.1 million in a revamped bill.
Responding to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling last year, the Florida Legislature is poised to pass a controversial bill aimed at protecting clergy members who object to performing wedding ceremonies for gay and lesbian couples.
Florida Governor Rick Scott said he wants a GOP candidate that is focused on jobs.
Calling it a "love note" to the Senate, a key House committee Monday signed off on a sweeping gambling bill that would ratify a $3 billion agreement with the Seminole Tribe and allow pari-mutuels in at least five counties to add slot machines.
Lawmakers have set their sights on trying to reduce potentially dangerous interactions between Florida black bears and humans.
Florida Governor Rick Scott says he has not interest in being a possible pick for the vice president position.
Surrounded by a group of police chiefs, Gov. Rick Scott signed into law a measure dubbed the "backyard range" bill, intended to restrict the recreational discharge of a firearm in certain residential areas.
With primaries in full swing there is speculation over who would be chosen as a candidate to run for vice president.
The Florida House on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a compromise measure designed to cure the state's death-penalty sentencing system, struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court last month as unconstitutional.
Lobbying firms collected more than $30 million during the final three months of 2015 for their legislative work --- and topped $130 million for the year, according to estimates posted online Monday.
A House panel has overwhelmingly supported a trio of gambling bills that would ratify a $3 billion deal between the state and the Seminole Tribe, do away with greyhound racing while allowing dog tracks to keep operating other games, and open the door for slot machines in Palm Beach County.
A Florida court will hear a case challenging a state law that requires women wanting an abortion to wait at least 24 hours before getting the procedure done.
A gambling proposal that would let the Seminole Tribe add craps and roulette to its casinos is currently being taken into consideration by the Florida Legislature.
Mosquito Control has been bombarded with calls since the governor declared a health emergency in Broward because of the Zika Virus.
Concerning the Zika virus and the insect blamed for its spread, Florida's history of fighting off mosquito-borne outbreaks puts the state in possibly a better position than most.
Governor Rick Scott announced three new incidents of the Zika virus showing up in Florida, including one case in Broward County.
After a passionate debate, a House panel on Tuesday approved a wide-ranging bill that would place more regulations on abortion clinics and address issues such as the sale or donation of fetal tissue.
State corrections officials have hired Centurion of Florida LLC to take over prison health services for more than three-fourths of Florida's 100,000 inmates after Corizon Health walked away from a five-year, $1.2 billion contract three years early.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident involving a 14-year-old boy in Southwest Miami-Dade.
Miami-Dade County commissioners will decide the future of the county's incinerator on December 3.
A professional treasure hunter has been charged in the theft of the 37 gold coins stlen from the wreckage of the 1715 Treasure Fleet.
The unidentified woman was driving a black Lexus SUV.
A yacht operator is facing two counts of homicide for reckless operation of a vessel following a fatal boating accident on Biscayne Bay.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident involving a 14-year-old boy in Southwest Miami-Dade.
Miami-Dade County commissioners will decide the future of the county's incinerator on December 3.
A professional treasure hunter has been charged in the theft of the 37 gold coins stlen from the wreckage of the 1715 Treasure Fleet.
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.
Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico suffered from an influx of weapons smuggled in from the United States, and that drugs were a U.S. problem.
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
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.
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.