U.S. Census: Poverty Rising Among Floridians
Ashley Lopez: Floridians are among the poorest in the country, and the state's already stark income gap is widening.
Orange County Lawmakers Thwart Sick Pay Ballot Measure
Ashley Lopez: Using a stall tactic, the Orange County Commission killed a ballot measure aimed at providing earned paid sick days to workers in the area.
Legislator Facing Tough Financial Times, But Could Be Saved By His Own Amendment
Ashley Lopez: For state Rep. Chris Dorworth, Amendment 4 could mean a boon for business.
Brevard Public Schools Verifying K12 Teachers
Trevor Aaronson: Brevard Public Schools has launched a review of K12 teacher records following allegations that the for-profit online educator uses improperly certified teachers.
Movie Company Bankruptcy Raises Questions About Florida’s Expensive Economic Incentives
Ashley Lopez: Digital Domain, a movie company based in Port St. Lucie, filed for bankruptcy this week. That means Florida taxpayers could be out $20 million.
What K12 Told Investors About Florida’s Investigation
John O'Connor: K12 said the company always uses Florida-certified teachers, but the company’s internal review found “minor mistakes” in matching grade and course certifications to students.