Clock Runs Out On Immigration Reform
A Florida congressman– and key figure in the U.S. House working many years to overhaul the country’s immigration laws– has all but said any hope of immigration reform this year is gone.
Brevard Corruption Case Morphs Into Public Records Battle
In hopes of avoiding involvement in a public corruption case, an economic development operation in Brevard County contends it is not subject to the state’s open records laws.
Florida Lawmakers Schedule Five-Hour Stand Your Ground Debate, But Changes Remain Unlikely
Lawmakers will discuss the state's controversial self-defense law, Stand Your Ground, during a five-hour hearing today. However, the one bill being voted on during the hearing is expected to fail.
Florida Veterans Face Some Of The Longest Waits For Disability Claim Appeals
St. Petersburg tops a list of cities in the U.S. with the most pending disability claims for former service members.
Charlie Crist Officially Enters Gubernatorial Race
After lengthy speculation that former-Governor Charlie Crist would run against Gov. Rick Scott in 2014, the Republican-turned-Democrat officially entered the race on Monday.
Sen. Bill Nelson Calls for Federal Investigation of Florida’s Unemployment Claims System
Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Florida, recently called for a federal probe of Florida’s new $63 million processing system for unemployment claims in the state, which has reportedly been making it very difficult for people who recently lost their job to claim unemployment benefits.